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The Best Show on WFMU => Show Discussion => Topic started by: John Junk 2.0 on December 04, 2008, 04:14:38 AM
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I don't know if Tom is planning on giving out any new awards, but perhaps some candidates?
is Julie from Cincinnati new this year or new last year? 'Cause if she's new this year she can't go home empty handed.
What were the categories?
Rookie of the Year
Most Delusional Caller
Caller of the Year
GOMP of the year? (Would have to be Heave-Ho of the year this go-round)
Those are the only ones I can remember.
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Guest of the Year, also.
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Best Best Show Recapper (Omar).
Worst Call of the Year (Jesse Thorpe).
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Best Best Show Recapper (Omar).
Gotta say - I like your odds this year too.
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Rookie of the Year
Julie, whose first call was in January I think
Most Delusional Caller
TE
Frangry
Caller of the Year
New Port Richey
Tugboat Richy
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Best Best Show Recapper (Omar).
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I think the award is Best Best Show Scrivener.
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Best Best Show Recapper (Omar).
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I think the award is Best Best Show Scrivener.
Best Best Show Amanuensis.
This year I'd like to see creepiest call and biggest troublemaker categories.
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Creepiest Call:
Julie from Cincinnatti's Thanksgiving
Best Call of the Year:
Joe Paterno
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Biggest troublemaker: Trembling Eagle
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Biggest troublemaker: Trembling Eagle
I think Jason was hoping for that one...
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When was the call where James was Jamesed? Was it this year?
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Creepiest call: the one when Jason said he'd like to shrink Tom so he could carry him around in his pocket.
TE isn't really a troublemaker when he calls; he just doesn't share Tom's opinions.
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Guest of the Year will be heated: Hodgman and PFT are tied on my scorecard.
Rookie of the Year: Joe the Plumber; or North Hollywood Steve (a rare riches to rags to riches story)
My GOMP of the Year: The "Proxy" Heave-Ho when Tom was enraged about the proper classification of Hall & Oates.
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Caller of the Year
New Port Richey
Ugh, I don't like when he calls. Every time he calls I get a bad feeling in my stomach
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Best EHHHH?: John McCain
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steve in north hollywood deserves rookie of the year hands down. not because he's a nice guy and a good sport, because he IS both both of those things, but because he offered to sing tom a song to cheer him up when tom was having a meltdown of sorts (i don't know how else to describe it.)
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Didn't Steve From North Hollywood already have, then lose, a Rookie of the Year title? Or was he at least a nominee in 2007?
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May I bestow a special "Show of the Year" honour to Philly Boy Paul. That was seriously the top part of the top drawer of the top shelf on the highest shelf at the top of a mountain.
"I'd like to propose a boycott on Go! Phone..."
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I love Hodgman, but guest of the year has to be Paul F. Tompkins. For the Philly Boy Paul episode alone, he should get a Best Show Lifetime Achievement award. And if the Mr. Brooks episode happens by the end of the year, that could beat out Philly Boy Paul for best show of the year.
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Best guest is John Kellogg Hodgman. Voting is closed.
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don't forget saddest caller, which as we all may or may not remember is not the same as most delusional.
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For best show of the year, I would like to nominate "The Order Of Everything"
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For best show of the year, I would like to nominate "The Order Of Everything"
I gotta go with the mayubinatorial debate, followed very closely by John Hodgeman.
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For best show of the year, I would like to nominate "The Order Of Everything"
I gotta go with the mayubinatorial debate, followed very closely by John Hodgeman.
All great, but don't forget about "The World is in the Turlet" episode.
don't forget saddest caller, which as we all may or may not remember is not the same as most delusional.
Saddest caller: Shoppin' for a Coffin Guy
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We all know the best GOMP was on the April Fool's episode.
And Julie vs Steve for RoTY is gonna be a nailbiter - although I've already given one of them the award in my heart.
Ewww, right?
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steve in north hollywood deserves rookie of the year hands down. not because he's a nice guy and a good sport, because he IS both both of those things, but because he offered to sing tom a song to cheer him up when tom was having a meltdown of sorts (i don't know how else to describe it.)
Thanks Andrew! To clear up any confusion, I was not nominated in 2007. I was nominated very early in 2008 after a good first call, followed by a good second call a few weeks later, followed by the call when I was accompanied by Nate and we got GOMP'd ... Big Time. Then I called in and proceeded to flame out for about three months. Finally, I was able to rise up out of the muck by placing a good call while PFT was in studio. However, shortly after that, I managed to get Olivia Munn thrown into the Hate Pit, where she now reigns as Queen*, if I'm not mistaken.
I'd love to win, but the decision is out of my hands.
*Should "queen" be capitalized in this case?
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Is there a "Best Topic" award?
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steve in north hollywood deserves rookie of the year hands down. not because he's a nice guy and a good sport, because he IS both both of those things, but because he offered to sing tom a song to cheer him up when tom was having a meltdown of sorts (i don't know how else to describe it.)
Thanks Andrew! To clear up any confusion, I was not nominated in 2007. I was nominated very early in 2008 after a good first call, followed by a good second call a few weeks later, followed by the call when I was accompanied by Nate and we got GOMP'd ... Big Time. Then I called in and proceeded to flame out for about three months. Finally, I was able to rise up out of the muck by placing a good call while PFT was in studio. However, shortly after that, I managed to get Olivia Munn thrown into the Hate Pit, where she now reigns as Queen*, if I'm not mistaken.
I'd love to win, but the decision is out of my hands.
*Should "queen" be capitalized in this case?
I'll support this nomination - I like that Steve tasted both victory and defeat in one year and is now make on top. Maybe it should be Rookie Rocky Rambocky of the Year?
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I'd like to see an award for Loser With the Biggest Ego.
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For best show of the year, I would like to nominate "The Order Of Everything"
I definitely agree with this one. That show was excellent.
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Best Turf/flame out: Casey from Astoria v.s. Steve From N. hollywood
Best Come Back: Steve From N. hollywood!
lifetime achievement award: Spike V.s. Mike!
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I think that the Abba Box deserves an award but maybe it's year was really 2007 and not 2008. Also, I can't imagine what award to give it but it really seemed to fill a supporting actor type of role.
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some other highlights from this year:
- Matthew Tompkins talking about Hulk Hogan 180 and "To hell with the writers!" (1.15.08)
- Todd Barry calling me Amir (3.18.08)
- Coffin Talk (3.25.08)
- The World is in the Turlet (6.3.08)
- The Order of Everything (6.17.08)
- Spike v. Julie / Wednesday Rockets / Foo Fighters fan Brad (9.23.08)
just a handful.
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some other highlights from this year:
Wednesday Rockets
Amen. "Yutzknuckle" is in heavy rotation in the JFM household.
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Holy Shit "Turlet" was this year. That's one of my favorite things that has ever happened, not just on TBSOWFMU, but in Life. The Good Guys truly won in 2008.
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Holy Shit "Turlet" was this year. That's one of my favorite things that has ever happened, not just on TBSOWFMU, but in Life. The Good Guys truly won in 2008.
I just listened to this song a few minutes ago. It's going on my Best Songs of 2008 list for sure.
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I think there should be a Best Best Show Fan Art category.
I nominate Regular Joe's portrait of Julie. I know there are many strong contenders.
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Can we nominate Nate Hartley for best "Celebrity," GOMP?
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Best Protege - The H-Man
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Worst Caller of 2008, hands down: JESSE THORN
Most Delusional Caller of 2008, no contest: KID AMERICA
Saddest Caller of the 2008, absolutely: JESSE THORPE
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Holy Shit "Turlet" was this year. That's one of my favorite things that has ever happened, not just on TBSOWFMU, but in Life. The Good Guys truly won in 2008.
Agreed.
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Best Protege - The H-Man
I'm going to have to second this one.
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Holy Shit "Turlet" was this year. That's one of my favorite things that has ever happened, not just on TBSOWFMU, but in Life. The Good Guys truly won in 2008.
I just listened to this song a few minutes ago. It's going on my Best Songs of 2008 list for sure.
Now that you mention it, I'd definitely have to put that up there as one of the "best episode" contenders. It was a perfect mix of timing, creativity and enthusiasm, all culminating in these excellent performances from all involved. On nights like that one, the show goes beyond great radio into another zone entirely. It's pure art!
ps: It's an honor to be nominated for nomination. I would put forth for that category James' work on the many campaign websites! That was pretty amazing.
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Can we nominate Nate Hartley for best "Celebrity," GOMP?
I like it when Henry "Chunklet" Owings gets gomped. Please add him to the list of nominees!
-Ajax
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steve vs. emma for ROTY
worst caller: michael k.
best/most violent threat of tom's life: kurt gaistburn putting "the stuff" in tom's blood pressure pills.
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Most Disco Fries Consumed During The Show: AP Mike
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For best show of the year, I would like to nominate "The Order Of Everything"
YES.
That show was, in a word, BREATHTAKING.
Best Pure Moment in a story by Tom: "They don't like you. I don't like you either" in the story about taking his dad to the Yankees game. That whole story was tops. That and the casino fight story.
Long time listener, no time caller, but this has been a pretty great year for the Best Show.
I'm gonna pledge!
Ike
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Worst Caller: Henry Owings
Rookie of the Year: Emma
Best Guest: John Hodgman
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Could there be an award for best quote by a caller? I was very fond of when onetime caller (i believe) Tugboat Richie said 'you gotta be a little nuts to work on a tugboat' or at least something close to that.
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I really enjoyed the Top 5 Jerks show...don't know if that's been mentioned...but I loved that guy who calledl in about Danny Aiello and the portraits he has up at diners about the good fries. That was pretty funny.
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I think that the Abba Box deserves an award but maybe it's year was really 2007 and not 2008. Also, I can't imagine what award to give it but it really seemed to fill a supporting actor type of role.
The "If You Love Something Set It Free" award.
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I'd like to see an award for Loser With the Biggest Ego.
Me too!!! I'm a shoe-in for that one!
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How about a best non-regular caller award (it would need to be more elegantly named, I should think)? Sonny from Jersey City gets my vote. So much potential, and then he's gone like Keyser Soze.
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I'd like to see an award for Loser With the Biggest Ego.
Me too!!! I'm a shoe-in for that one!
You are a loser? I thought you know famous people!
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How about a best non-regular caller award (it would need to be more elegantly named, I should think)? Sonny from Jersey City gets my vote. So much potential, and then he's gone like Keyser Soze.
This award should definitely go the the Coffin Talk guy. That guy stuck around for exactly the right amount of time.
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I'd like to see an award for Loser With the Biggest Ego.
Me too!!! I'm a shoe-in for that one!
You are a loser? I thought you know famous people!
Oh, I thought you wrote that specifically for me.
In all seriousness, Julie, I love your calls. May the best Rooky win!
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I'd like to see an award for Loser With the Biggest Ego.
Me too!!! I'm a shoe-in for that one!
You are a loser? I thought you know famous people!
Oh, I thought you wrote that specifically for me.
In all seriousness, Julie, I love your calls. May the best Rooky win!
You have my endorsement, Steve! I'd like to win something a little creepier than that title.
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Best Moonshiner?
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Best Moonshiner?
Best vaguely described three-way?
Five-way?
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Julie must get Rookie of the Year. Steve is a good caller, but Julie is a force that can change the show from a W to an L or vice-versa.
I would also like if Spike got an award for improvement. The Biggest Loser or something like that.
And PFT must get Best Guest.
Categories:
Most Unhinged - New Port Richey
Minutemen Award (call that packed the most long-term entertainment into a very brief duration) - Truck Nuts?
Top Shelf Award - Samir from Florida
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Julie must get Rookie of the Year. Steve is a good caller, but Julie is a force that can change the show from a W to an L or vice-versa.
I would also like if Spike got an award for improvement. The Biggest Loser or something like that.
And PFT must get Best Guest.
Categories:
Most Unhinged - New Port Richey
Minutemen Award (call that packed the most long-term entertainment into a very brief duration) - Truck Nuts?
Top Shelf Award - Samir from Florida
I 100% agree with you, and I would like to emphasize the need to award SOMETHING to Fredrick(s) from New Port Richey.
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Julie must get Rookie of the Year. Steve is a good caller, but Julie is a force that can change the show from a W to an L or vice-versa.
I would also like if Spike got an award for improvement. The Biggest Loser or something like that.
And PFT must get Best Guest.
Categories:
Most Unhinged - New Port Richey
Minutemen Award (call that packed the most long-term entertainment into a very brief duration) - Truck Nuts?
Top Shelf Award - Samir from Florida
I 100% agree with you, and I would like to emphasize the need to award SOMETHING to Fredrick(s) from New Port Richey.
New Port Richey? What's THAT?
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Most Unhinged - New Port Richey
Minutemen Award (call that packed the most long-term entertainment into a very brief duration) - Truck Nuts?
Top Shelf Award - Samir from Florida
Hey, thanks a lot! I appreciate the props.
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I did an image search for "Fredericks New Port Richey" and this came up...
(http://i40.tinypic.com/710o3r.jpg)
Which is pretty much how I imaging F-NPR looking. But this came up, too:
(http://blogs.tampabay.com/breakingnews/images/2008/03/30/017crop.jpg)
Tom should maybe be a little careful dealing with this character.
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Best guest has to PFT for the duet w/PBR on "Knockin Boots Now". That might be in the top five of funniest things that has ever happened.
Best show of the year? My vote would be Mayubinatorial debate in a runaway, Balance Buddy.
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i'd like to see a "caller w/ the worst phone" category. don't know if anyone's mentioned that already.
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i'd like to see a "caller w/ the worst phone" category. don't know if anyone's mentioned that already.
the problem is Tom's real tough on those guys and gets rid of them in seconds so we probably don't much of them by name.
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Saddest Turf/Flame out: Harry (like Harry Potter) from Rutherford, New Jersey (September 16, 2008 show)
Harry burned so hot from the beginning, it was nearly destined for him to flame out. I still laugh thinking about Harry describing the star of Uncle Stevie's film "Overdrive," as "Emilio Estevez...Sheen!" Then he goes on to describe his affinity for PBR, who he seems to believe is a real person. If that wasn't enough, he has very developed views on which diner in the Jersey area has the best chocolate cream pie.
Sadly, Harry called back a few times and was shut down almost immediately. I hope he wasn't deterred, but I haven't heard him call in awhile.
Also, I don't want to get into anything unseemly, but if there were a Cutest Voice category, Maya from Brooklyn would win this hands down. (Also September 16, 2008 show, right after Harry's call)
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Creepiest call: the one when Jason said he'd like to shrink Tom so he could carry him around in his pocket.
That was one of my favorite calls. I've used that line since.
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Also, I don't want to get into anything unseemly, but if there were a Cutest Voice category, Maya from Brooklyn would win this hands down. (Also September 16, 2008 show, right after Harry's call)
I second that.
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Maya's voice isn't cute really, it's downright sultry. If she talks like that normally, I'd assume every guy who knows her is perpetually under the impression that they're on the verge of sleeping with her at all times.
But then she disagrees with you over something silly. OMG, so hot.
In other words, she is probably the most evil caller.
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Worst Caller: Henry Owings
Rookie of the Year: Emma
Best Guest: John Hodgman
I forgot Emma is a rookie. I withdraw any former support for NoHo Steve.
Also, can we get an award for Frank from Weehawken? Most GOMP's? No, what's that? Just send him packing?
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But then she disagrees with you over something silly. OMG, so hot.
Ha! Yes, which doesn't alleviate the idea that she's on the verge of sleeping with you. Oh Maya's hot voice, what are we gonna do with you? Don't answer that.
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Don't worry--I would prefer not to speculate.
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Creepiest call: the one when Jason said he'd like to shrink Tom so he could carry him around in his pocket.
That was one of my favorite calls. I've used that line since.
Sarah and Nicksy - this is a reference to a Prince Charles line where he said he'd like to be carried around in Camilla Parker Bowles' pocket. Then he said with his luck (you know, being a billionaire titular monarch-to-be) he'd probably come back as a tampon.
Dana Carvey spoofed this in his last sketch ever on SNL.
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Ah yes, I knew that once. I think the tampon business drowned it out in my tiny mind.
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Emma is a high quality caller, but I'd have to give the Rookie of the Year to Julie.
I hope there's some sort of acknowledgment of Mike for his valiant Gubernatorial race (especially the "NOOO!" when he lost) and the amazing "Match Wits with Mike".
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I just want to say thanks, in advance, to any former and present supporters.
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am I eligible for rookie of the year if I call tuesday?
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Yes.
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Julie is half quality caller and half weirdo - mutant caller. I'm not sure if she fits into the ROTY box comfortably. She does get GOMP'd a LOT afterall.
Emma is a quality caller. I like her and definitely think she makes a strong contender. I don't want to jinx Steve by speaking too highly of him and feeding any potential backlash, but I'm still in his corner as well!
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all other newcomers are boring in comparison to Julie.
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Yeah, Julie's got to take ROTY or some similarly prestigious custom award.
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It should be Julie, though it would be like when a reliever wins the Cy Young. First time call award should go to the guy who called about Danny Aiello's signed photo in a diner, I really liked that one.
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Julie started calling in January and never let up. She shouldn't just win but should be added to the People's Theme.
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I vote for Julie for Rookie of the Year and Most Adorable FOT.
I'd also like to suggest a new category:
Most Inebriated Caller
There'll be a lot of contenders for that one.
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I say Julie too. She hit the ground running from day one and even after stumbling here and there, still kept running on her bloodied knees regardless. Now she is not just standing tall, but carried aloft by the sweetest of angels.
Jules for ROTY!
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also: nicest cans.
Steve is a shoe-in for that.
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I'm not going to say one guest was better than the other, but Zack G got the hardest laugh out of Tom that I can remember. Worth a nomination.
"Yes, you read that already."
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Can I nominate the Shower Beer guy for Saddest Caller?
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Can I nominate the Shower Beer guy for Saddest Caller?
Coffin' Shoppin' guy has him beat hands down.
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I think that the award given to the insertion of "that which cannot be named" in The Order of Everything might need to be an unpronounceable symbol. It is truly unspeakable.
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I think the Todd Palin call was the best of the year. Easily.
xo
jonah
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I know that no one is asking for my most FAVORITEST moment, but during the episode where Ted Leo is writing "The World Is In The Turlet," Tom gets sick of writing and trying to come up with lines on the spot and says in disgust, "UGH! I hate music!" I have carried that little outburst with me.
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same here, Spoony. ive been known to shout that out during any time of frustration and more than likely, it has nothing to do with music.
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Wow! All of you FOTs are so wonderful to support me as ROTY; however, and not because I'm afraid of failure, I don't think I should be ROTY. I already have an inflated ego and an award will only go to my head. Also, my secret santa sent me a bottle of tequila and if I win ROTY, I'm going to drink the whole thing* and call Tom 17.
*To quote Jack the Ripper, ha ha ha. Obviously, I already drank that and will have to buy another replacement bottle, but since I only drink that kind on Tuesday night, it might as well be the original bottle. And you've heard what one glass does to me... Imagine the whole bottle! You will regret it when you are sitting on your crate and feeling supreme embarrassment for me.
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steve vs. emma for ROTY
worst caller: michael k.
best/most violent threat of tom's life: kurt gaistburn putting "the stuff" in tom's blood pressure pills.
I wrote Tom an email once during the dawn of the new regime suggesting the next time he wanted to subject us to three minutes of bad air he should just get Mike from the Cynics on the phone. Then a couple weeks later some lame call was going on and Tom hung up on him and said, "who is this, the drummer from the Cynics."
Regarding Rookie of The Year: For me, there are a couple fundamental rules about this (good thing I don't make the rules around here). Number 1) You can't want to be rookie of the year. Some (one) of the aforementioned names wanted it so bad it was palpable 2)Personally, I think if you've been GOMP'd, you don't qualify. Or at least, if you get GOMP'D more than 3 times. That's like naming someone with 23 errors (or 30 fumbles or a 295 turnovers to 68 assists, depending on your sport of choice) Rookie of the Year. So, that leaves Emma as my choice, although I do think Julie deserves something, and she's entertaining enough that if she gets ROTY, I won't complain.
Finally, I nominate the guy who doesn't wash his towels as saddest caller unless they introduce a grossest caller category.
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hugman makes persuasive arguments here.
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I dunno - there are lots of Best Show titans who have been GOMPed tons of times.
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I dunno - there are lots of Best Show titans who have been GOMPed tons of times.
Fair enough. (I just love using that phrase).
(post edited - I felt like I was unnecessarily besmirching somebody. I'd rather hug than besmirch.)
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Personally, I think if you've been GOMP'd, you don't qualify. Or at least, if you get GOMP'D more than 3 times. That's like naming someone with 23 errors (or 30 fumbles or a 295 turnovers to 68 assists, depending on your sport of choice) Rookie of the Year. So, that leaves Emma as my choice, although I do think Julie deserves something, and she's entertaining enough that if she gets ROTY, I won't complain.
I'd argue that analogy is flawed, because inevitably, home run hitters get named RotY or MVP. It isn't the guy who almost always hits a single in the clutch, it's the guy who swings for the fences and delivers. Julie is the guy that hits 30 home runs with 150 strikeouts. I like Emma, I like Steve, but Julie is the only one who can make me turn up my iPod.
I want to know who should be nominated for Caller of the Year, though. That has gotten very little discussion. Samir, definitely. Erika, natch. Who else?
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Personally, I think if you've been GOMP'd, you don't qualify. Or at least, if you get GOMP'D more than 3 times. That's like naming someone with 23 errors (or 30 fumbles or a 295 turnovers to 68 assists, depending on your sport of choice) Rookie of the Year. So, that leaves Emma as my choice, although I do think Julie deserves something, and she's entertaining enough that if she gets ROTY, I won't complain.
I'd argue that analogy is flawed, because inevitably, home run hitters get named RotY or MVP. It isn't the guy who almost always hits a single in the clutch, it's the guy who swings for the fences and delivers. Julie is the guy that hits 30 home runs with 150 strikeouts.
We can agree to disagree on my analogies. I promise I will not talk about the most boring game there is (my favorite, though) anymore on this thread.
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Personally, I think if you've been GOMP'd, you don't qualify. Or at least, if you get GOMP'D more than 3 times. That's like naming someone with 23 errors (or 30 fumbles or a 295 turnovers to 68 assists, depending on your sport of choice) Rookie of the Year. So, that leaves Emma as my choice, although I do think Julie deserves something, and she's entertaining enough that if she gets ROTY, I won't complain.
I'd argue that analogy is flawed, because inevitably, home run hitters get named RotY or MVP. It isn't the guy who almost always hits a single in the clutch, it's the guy who swings for the fences and delivers. Julie is the guy that hits 30 home runs with 150 strikeouts.
We can agree to disagree on my analogies. I promise I will not talk about the most boring game there is (my favorite, though) anymore on this thread.
Being completely objective about this, I think my best calls end with Tom hanging up on me. I still wouldn't like to be ROTY, but the GOMP criteria seems like it would lead to a bad decision.
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Hey, give it to that junkie blowhard jim carroll wanna-be, Charlie, for all I care.
Love and Hugs,
Hugman
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I want to know who should be nominated for Caller of the Year, though. That has gotten very little discussion. Samir, definitely. Erika, natch. Who else?
That's very sweet of you. Thanks!
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erika holds "permanent" best caller of the year blue ribbons with her powercaller status (and deservedly so).
but samir should be in the running, absolutely; not to mention, the once-mustachioed Spoony.
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There should be a category for "Best Tom Story" or monologue.
Two, in particular, wrecked me.
Again, the Yankees/dad story (with the parking, game, food, rudeness, etc) was just perfect.
The other one was a story about going to the boardwalk and watching one of the carnies "pull a Jedi mind trick" on some yokels.
His stories are, hands down, my favorite part of the show.
Ike
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I'd argue that analogy is flawed, because inevitably, home run hitters get named RotY or MVP. It isn't the guy who almost always hits a single in the clutch, it's the guy who swings for the fences and delivers. Julie is the guy that hits 30 home runs with 150 strikeouts. I like Emma, I like Steve, but Julie is the only one who can make me turn up my iPod.
True Wes, as far as the analogy goes, that heavy hitters get MVPs, but I vote for the consistent single clutch hitter in this case. That's someone who doesn't try too hard, which can be painful to listen to (something I actually did one time), but someone who is just trying to contribute to the show and does so successfully and pretty consistently. Samir comes to mind, so does Chris L. However, I don't even try to keep tabs on whose calls were great and whose less so, I'm in it for the gestalt Best Show experience. What I just typed looks terrible and should probably disqualify my entire post from serious consideration. Thank you for your attention.
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steve vs. emma for ROTY
worst caller: michael k.
best/most violent threat of tom's life: kurt gaistburn putting "the stuff" in tom's blood pressure pills.
I wrote Tom an email once during the dawn of the new regime suggesting the next time he wanted to subject us to three minutes of bad air he should just get Mike from the Cynics on the phone. Then a couple weeks later some lame call was going on and Tom hung up on him and said, "who is this, the drummer from the Cynics."
Regarding Rookie of The Year: For me, there are a couple fundamental rules about this (good thing I don't make the rules around here). Number 1) You can't want to be rookie of the year. Some (one) of the aforementioned names wanted it so bad it was palpable 2)Personally, I think if you've been GOMP'd, you don't qualify. Or at least, if you get GOMP'D more than 3 times. That's like naming someone with 23 errors (or 30 fumbles or a 295 turnovers to 68 assists, depending on your sport of choice) Rookie of the Year. So, that leaves Emma as my choice, although I do think Julie deserves something, and she's entertaining enough that if she gets ROTY, I won't complain.
Finally, I nominate the guy who doesn't wash his towels as saddest caller unless they introduce a grossest caller category.
Personally, I think I could take you and your pal, 1000 Fights, any day of the week.
Just kidding, Hugman. I actually enjoy your posts and your call a few weeks ago was TOP SHELF!!! Was that your first one? Maybe you'll get Rookie of the Year. Keep it up, sir!
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There should be a category for "Best Tom Story" or monologue.
Two, in particular, wrecked me.
Again, the Yankees/dad story (with the parking, game, food, rudeness, etc) was just perfect.
The other one was a story about going to the boardwalk and watching one of the carnies "pull a Jedi mind trick" on some yokels.
His stories are, hands down, my favorite part of the show.
Ike
I don't want to pull a Giuliani, but Tom's 9/11 cheesecake story was pretty incredible. Thoughts on it being "nominated?"
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Personally, I think I could take you and your pal, 1000 Fights, any day of the week.
You're good people, SINH. Seeing as we live in such close proximity, I'd hate to have to tussle with you considering F1K and I have been in 1000 fights between us.
My whole ROTY thing is mostly about preserving the tradition handed down by last year's ROTY, Ed. That guy understood the concept economy of means. But it's a new season, I suppose, and this past year's callers must be judged against each other rather than past seasons. And one call does not a Rookie make. I'm still in the minors with a spring training invite. Oops, more baseball references.
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Personally, I think I could take you and your pal, 1000 Fights, any day of the week.
You're good people, SINH. Seeing as we live in such close proximity, I'd hate to have to tussle with you considering F1K and I have been in 1000 fights between us.
My whole ROTY thing is mostly about preserving the tradition handed down by last year's ROTY, Ed. That guy understood the concept economy of means. But it's a new season, I suppose, and this past year's callers must be judged against each other rather than past seasons. And one call does not a Rookie make. I'm still in the minors with a spring training invite. Oops, more baseball references.
You're out here too! That's it. I'm extending an immediate and permenant olive branch. I took a look at your show's site. I seem to think we've run into each other. Do you frequent the UCB Jr. too?
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There should be a category for "Best Tom Story" or monologue.
Two, in particular, wrecked me.
Again, the Yankees/dad story (with the parking, game, food, rudeness, etc) was just perfect.
The other one was a story about going to the boardwalk and watching one of the carnies "pull a Jedi mind trick" on some yokels.
His stories are, hands down, my favorite part of the show.
Ike
I don't want to pull a Giuliani, but Tom's 9/11 cheesecake story was pretty incredible. Thoughts on it being "nominated?"
Oh, absolutely...it was out of left field, and really, really touching. Not the right word, touching isn't the right word. It moved me, though.
The Casino fight story was great, too.
Ike
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There should be a category for "Best Tom Story" or monologue.
Two, in particular, wrecked me.
Again, the Yankees/dad story (with the parking, game, food, rudeness, etc) was just perfect.
The other one was a story about going to the boardwalk and watching one of the carnies "pull a Jedi mind trick" on some yokels.
His stories are, hands down, my favorite part of the show.
Ike
I don't want to pull a Giuliani, but Tom's 9/11 cheesecake story was pretty incredible. Thoughts on it being "nominated?"
Oh, absolutely...it was out of left field, and really, really touching. Not the right word, touching isn't the right word. It moved me, though.
The Casino fight story was great, too.
Ike
I'll nominate the "searching for a Beatles bootleg" story. From a Meadowlands fair to the sketchy flea markets near Englishtown, dragging a tired Ms. Barberie to one more stop. Great stuff. I also remember laughing real hard about the wild kid eating at Panera bread (wearing Yankee clothes I think) who was giving Tom the eye.
His stories are great -- when they come. I think he's smart and has great judgment in not trying to make every everyday occurrence into fodder for TBSOWFMU.
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i liked the ferris wheel story. last august i was in LA and went to the santa monica pier. i thought, "wow, let's do the ferris wheel that will be nice." when i couldnt see the ground anymore, i slowly realized, "this was a bad idea." i was forzen, couldnt move and all i could think was, "great, if anything happens, im on a rickety old pier over the ocean...thats brilliant."
i truly felt for him.
i also liked the starbucks story (thumb in the cup and "really?!"), as i can commiserate with these as well. and the story about selling his dvds on craigslist.
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i liked the ferris wheel story. last august i was in LA and went to the santa monica pier. i thought, "wow, let's do the ferris wheel that will be nice." when i couldnt see the ground anymore, i slowly realized, "this was a bad idea." i was forzen, couldnt move and all i could think was, "great, if anything happens, im on a rickety old pier over the ocean...thats brilliant."
i truly felt for him.
i also liked the starbucks story (thumb in the cup and "really?!"), as i can commiserate with these as well. and the story about selling his dvds on craigslist.
I really think this is a common experience. There's something about ferris wheels where, when you become an adult, you forget how scary they can be. I had a very similar experience as Tom when I rode the Wonder Wheel for the first time, except for the whole pretending to be on the phone to get off the ride part.
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i liked the ferris wheel story. last august i was in LA and went to the santa monica pier. i thought, "wow, let's do the ferris wheel that will be nice." when i couldnt see the ground anymore, i slowly realized, "this was a bad idea." i was forzen, couldnt move and all i could think was, "great, if anything happens, im on a rickety old pier over the ocean...thats brilliant."
i truly felt for him.
i also liked the starbucks story (thumb in the cup and "really?!"), as i can commiserate with these as well. and the story about selling his dvds on craigslist.
I really think this is a common experience. There's something about ferris wheels where, when you become an adult, you forget how scary they can be. I had a very similar experience as Tom when I rode the Wonder Wheel for the first time, except for the whole pretending to be on the phone to get off the ride part.
this could be. i never rode a ferris wheel until i was an adult. in this instance, i forgot that i was severely afraid of heights.
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There should be a category for "Best Tom Story" or monologue.
Two, in particular, wrecked me.
Again, the Yankees/dad story (with the parking, game, food, rudeness, etc) was just perfect.
The other one was a story about going to the boardwalk and watching one of the carnies "pull a Jedi mind trick" on some yokels.
His stories are, hands down, my favorite part of the show.
Ike
I don't want to pull a Giuliani, but Tom's 9/11 cheesecake story was pretty incredible. Thoughts on it being "nominated?"
Oh, absolutely...it was out of left field, and really, really touching. Not the right word, touching isn't the right word. It moved me, though.
The Casino fight story was great, too.
Ike
I'll nominate the "searching for a Beatles bootleg" story. From a Meadowlands fair to the sketchy flea markets near Englishtown, dragging a tired Ms. Barberie to one more stop. Great stuff. I also remember laughing real hard about the wild kid eating at Panera bread (wearing Yankee clothes I think) who was giving Tom the eye.
His stories are great -- when they come. I think he's smart and has great judgment in not trying to make every everyday occurrence into fodder for TBSOWFMU.
YES. They don't seem forced. Maybe he's trying to stall, or buy time until Philly Boy Roy calls in, but they stories always unfold beautifully.
I appreciate (and have always appreciated) people who live to the hilt. He seems to live to the hilt, in his own way.
Ike
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I like Tom's account of the Papa Roach basketball event for best story.
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I like Tom's account of the Papa Roach basketball event for best story.
"JIM BEAM, DUDE!!"
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Tom deserves some sort of award for revealing that he ate an entire cheesecake in his car after 9/11.
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I like Tom's account of the Papa Roach basketball event for best story.
Yes. Definitely. Perfectly captured the weirdness, sadness and absurdity of such an event.
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The Casino fight story was great, too.
Ike
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I'll nominate the "searching for a Beatles bootleg" story. From a Meadowlands fair to the sketchy flea markets near Englishtown, dragging a tired Ms. Barberie to one more stop. Great stuff. I also remember laughing real hard about the wild kid eating at Panera bread (wearing Yankee clothes I think) who was giving Tom the eye.
His stories are great -- when they come. I think he's smart and has great judgment in not trying to make every everyday occurrence into fodder for TBSOWFMU.
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Englishtown flea market was hands down my favorite: "I saw a guy with two heads" Hi-larious.
Samir should get a Golden Glove award. Somehow I think that says it.
It's going to be tough acknowledging Fredricks. He's certainly somewhere near the top of his trajectory right now. Maybe just consider him for '09?
Casino Fight
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They even gonna do awards this year? I hope so. I loved that episode. And I've come around on ROTY.
Julie is to ROTY as Heath Ledger is to Best Supporting Actor.
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the bad kid at panera bread is a fun story.
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They even gonna do awards this year? I hope so. I loved that episode. And I've come around on ROTY.
Julie is to ROTY as Heath Ledger is to Best Supporting Actor.
I'm sure Julie will hate being compared to someone whose death bored her so.
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They even gonna do awards this year? I hope so. I loved that episode. And I've come around on ROTY.
Julie is to ROTY as Heath Ledger is to Best Supporting Actor.
I'm sure Julie will hate being compared to someone whose death bored her so.
essentially, the analogy makes more sense with anna nichole smith instead of heath ledger.
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They even gonna do awards this year? I hope so. I loved that episode. And I've come around on ROTY.
Julie is to ROTY as Heath Ledger is to Best Supporting Actor.
I'm sure Julie will hate being compared to someone whose death bored her so.
good point.
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They even gonna do awards this year? I hope so. I loved that episode. And I've come around on ROTY.
Julie is to ROTY as Heath Ledger is to Best Supporting Actor.
I'm sure Julie will hate being compared to someone whose death bored her so.
essentially, the analogy makes more sense with anna nichole smith instead of heath ledger.
There was an Anna Nicole Smith nudie thing on showtime the other nite. I mean, that's just creepy right? As soon as I finished, I just turned it right off. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ???
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They even gonna do awards this year? I hope so. I loved that episode. And I've come around on ROTY.
Julie is to ROTY as Heath Ledger is to Best Supporting Actor.
I'm sure Julie will hate being compared to someone whose death bored her so.
essentially, the analogy makes more sense with anna nichole smith instead of heath ledger.
There was an Anna Nicole Smith nudie thing on showtime the other nite. I mean, that's just creepy right? As soon as I finished, I just turned it right off. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ??? ...why?
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They even gonna do awards this year? I hope so. I loved that episode. And I've come around on ROTY.
Julie is to ROTY as Heath Ledger is to Best Supporting Actor.
I'm sure Julie will hate being compared to someone whose death bored her so.
essentially, the analogy makes more sense with anna nichole smith instead of heath ledger.
There was an Anna Nicole Smith nudie thing on showtime the other nite. I mean, that's just creepy right? As soon as I finished, I just turned it right off. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ???
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha !
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They even gonna do awards this year? I hope so. I loved that episode. And I've come around on ROTY.
Julie is to ROTY as Heath Ledger is to Best Supporting Actor.
I'm sure Julie will hate being compared to someone whose death bored her so.
essentially, the analogy makes more sense with anna nichole smith instead of heath ledger.
There was an Anna Nicole Smith nudie thing on showtime the other nite. I mean, that's just creepy right? As soon as I finished, I just turned it right off. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ???
Yah, thank God nobody watches their old Shauna Grant VHS tapes anymore, that would be disrespectful of the great work she did as a living porn star.
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Since when do people lust only after the living?
(No, this is not an oblique way of confessing necrophiliac tendencies.)
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Since when do people lust only after the living?
(No, this is not an oblique way of confessing necrophiliac tendencies.)
Agreed, that was a very direct confession obviously.
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Wow, this thread went down a dark alley. Anybody want to tell about the time they knifed a hobo for fun?
I think the mayubernatorial debate show has to get some recognition. To keep so many candidates in character line for that long was a heck of a performance.
FWIW, Hugman's 1000 fights story was absolutely brilliant. If Marky Ramone told it, even John would have to laugh. And he would! But that would just make him madder.
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naw, John would prahbably a just been like, whut, i been a couple thousand. then he'd get madder. and madder.
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and madder.
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THIS TUESDAY! 2/17/09
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The 2nd Annual WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Best Show on WFMU Awards
The Kid has just asked me to take charge of the organizational efforts for this year's award show, which is going to happen in 3 days!
(How did he know I didn't have V-Day plans?)
This is an honor, of course, but I NEED YOUR HELP! I can do all of the recording on Sunday and Monday, but we need to finalize the list of nominations and begin hunting for clips!
Here's the list of this year's categories. We should come up with between 4 and 6 nominations for each. While we probably don't have enough time for a purely democratic nomination process, we can surely arrive at a reasonable consensus provided we start posting in this thread ASAP!
BEST CALLER OF THE YEAR
Emma from Toronto, Samir from Gainesville, Laurie from Miami, Erika from Baltimore, Fredericks, Paycheque
BEST CALL OF THE YEAR*:
"The Joe Paterno Call", "1000 Fights", "Morgan Spurlock's Girlfriend", Todd Palin, Big Bill/Little Bill
BEST GUEST:
Andrew Daly, Zach Galifianakis, PFT, John Hodgman, The H-Man
SADDEST CALLER OF THE YEAR:
Julie, Spike, Fredericks, Tugboat Richey, Coffin Shopping Guy
WORST CALLER OF THE YEAR:
Julie, Spike, Trembling Eagle, Da Addict, Larry the Perv
MOST DELUSIONAL CALLER OF THE YEAR:
Julie, Spike, Fredericks, Trembling Eagle, Steve from North Hollywood
BEST/MOST VIOLENT THREAT ON TOM'S LIFE:
Joe The Plumber, Thor, PBR, Bryce, Marky Ramone, Matthew Tompkins
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:
Fredericks from New Port Richey, Steve from NoHo, Julie, Emma
BEST DISMISSAL (GOMPs/Heave-hos)
Tom Jameses James
Drillbit Taylor
Michael K of the Cynics
BEST BEST SHOW SCRIVENER:
Omar
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Theodore Rockstar
*A new category for one-off calls.
I will edit this post to incorporate previous nominations and new ones as they come in. Nominations with dates and times included are especially appreciated. Thanks!
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I'd nominate Bernie Taupin for call of the year and his version of "Tiny Dancer" in the "Best/Most Violent Threat" category.
Although he only called once, hugman should be considered for Rookie of the Year.
If these awards are just for 2008, Glaser can't be nominated for best guest.
As for Best Heave-Ho/GOMP, Tom Jamesing James on the April Fools show is up there.
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Edit: Yes, nominations are only to be from 2008.
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Last year's awards were for calendar year 2007 only, which is why I assumed this year's would be for 2008. However, cutting off at the end of 2008 would disqualify the Bernie Taupin call I mentioned. I don't suppose it matters much unless Tom has strong feelings one way or the other.
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Considering the stand out callers this year, I'm forced to look at this more like the oscars, in that nominees can win in more than one category. Is this correct? If so, here are my first glance suggestions (in bold). There will probably be more to follow as I think of them:
BEST CALLER OF THE YEAR
- Julie from Cincinnati
- Emma from Toronto
- Fredericks from New Port Richey
BEST CALL OF THE YEAR:
- "The Joe Paterno Call"
- Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger
- "1000 Fights"
BEST GUEST:
- Andrew Daly
- Zach Galifianakis
- Jon Glaser
- Paul F Tompkins
- John Hodgman
- Matt Fraction (although he may be more a caller than a guest)
- Todd Barry
SADDEST CALLER OF THE YEAR:
- Julie
- Spike
- Fredericks
- Charlie the Addict
- Beer in the Shower Guy
SADDEST CALL OF THE YEAR: (if you have a best call category in addition to best caller, you clearly must have saddest call as well)
WORST CALLER OF THE YEAR:
- Julie
- Spike
- Michael K from The Cynics
- The kid from Psychedelic Sitting Room
WORST CALL OF THE YEAR: (Should this not be a category as well? Just a thought.)
MOST DELUSIONAL CALLER OF THE YEAR:
- Julie
- Spike
- Fredericks
- Trembling Eagle
BEST/MOST VIOLENT THREAT ON TOM'S LIFE:
- "I'm going to turn you in to the world's largest and dumbest hot-dog."
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:
- Fredericks from New Port Richey
- Julie from Cincinnati
- Steve from North Hollywood
BEST HEAVE-HO:
BEST BEST SHOW SCRIVENER:
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Other Best Call possibilities:
Todd Palin 10/7/08
Big Bill, Little Bill, and Mr. Sherbet 11/25/08
Rod Langstrom 9/23/08
Matthew Tompkins 1/15/08
Though it doesn't really fit into the existing categories and Tom seems far too humble to present an award to himself, the Newbridge Mayubinatorial Debate deserves some kind of recognition for everybody involved.
And for best guest can we nominate Paul F Tompkins and Philly Boy Roy jointly for the 4/22/08 show?
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Man, are these always decided by the FOTs? Does Tom input his nominations and pick the winners? What's the democratic process at work here? And how can listener calls compete with Wurster calls??? I can't bring myself to nominate on the mean categories, at least not when it's a fellow FOT.
Thanks, MOS, but I'd prefer to think of 2009 as my rookie season, MLB style.
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Man, are these always decided by the FOTs? Does Tom input his nominations and pick the winners? What's the democratic process at work here? And how can listener calls compete with Wurster calls??? I can't bring myself to nominate on the mean categories, at least not when it's a fellow FOT.
What happened last year was the listeners came up with a list of nominations and Tom narrows them down to an acceptable number of choices and picks the winner.
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BEST CALLER
DFK, samir,
BEST CALL
Joe Paterno, Rock-Climbing McCain
BEST GUEST
PFT (all you need clipwise is that grunt), Zach G, Hodgman
SADDEST CALLER
julie
SADDEST CALL
coffin talk guy, beer in shower guy, no washie his towels guy (was that '08?)
WORST CALLER
mike from the cynics (although he hasn't called in a while and I'd just as soon forget about those times), charlie the drug addict ( i fucking hate him and his "it's a disease maaaaaaaaaaaaaan" attitude. I was listening to Best Show on the way to an audition because comedy relaxes me and I got that douchebag's last call he was making me so angry)
WORST CALL
spike not coming through with his movie review. i was soooooo disappointed. thought he was gonna fight for his crown.
charlie the drug addicts last call
ROTY
julie, steve noho,
BEST HEAVE
how can one top james getting jamesed. that was maybe the best single moment of the year. the unbridled joy in tom's voice.
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Sincerely, it's an honor to even be mentioned. You got me all misty over here.
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Man, are these always decided by the FOTs? Does Tom input his nominations and pick the winners? What's the democratic process at work here? And how can listener calls compete with Wurster calls??? I can't bring myself to nominate on the mean categories, at least not when it's a fellow FOT.
What happened last year was the listeners came up with a list of nominations and Tom narrows them down to an acceptable number of choices and picks the winner.
Same deal this year. Tom picks the winners and approves the nominations.
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They even gonna do awards this year? I hope so. I loved that episode. And I've come around on ROTY.
Julie is to ROTY as Heath Ledger is to Best Supporting Actor.
I'm sure Julie will hate being compared to someone whose death bored her so.
essentially, the analogy makes more sense with anna nichole smith instead of heath ledger.
There was an Anna Nicole Smith nudie thing on showtime the other nite. I mean, that's just creepy right? As soon as I finished, I just turned it right off. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ???
That's ghoulish!
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Since when do people lust only after the living?
(No, this is not an oblique way of confessing necrophiliac tendencies.)
I just thought I'd nominate hugman for creepiest post of the year, but I changed my mind.
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Considering the stand out callers this year, I'm forced to look at this more like the oscars, in that nominees can win in more than one category. Is this correct? If so, here are my first glance suggestions (in bold). There will probably be more to follow as I think of them:
BEST CALLER OF THE YEAR
- Julie from Cincinnati
- Emma from Toronto
- Fredericks from New Port Richey
BEST CALL OF THE YEAR:
- "The Joe Paterno Call"
- Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger
- "1000 Fights"
BEST GUEST:
- Andrew Daly
- Zach Galifianakis
- Jon Glaser
- Paul F Tompkins
- John Hodgman
- Matt Fraction (although he may be more a caller than a guest)
- Todd Barry
SADDEST CALLER OF THE YEAR:
- Julie
- Spike
- Fredericks
- Charlie the Addict
- Beer in the Shower Guy
SADDEST CALL OF THE YEAR: (if you have a best call category in addition to best caller, you clearly must have saddest call as well)
WORST CALLER OF THE YEAR:
- Julie
- Spike
- Michael K from The Cynics
- The kid from Psychedelic Sitting Room
WORST CALL OF THE YEAR: (Should this not be a category as well? Just a thought.)
MOST DELUSIONAL CALLER OF THE YEAR:
- Julie
- Spike
- Fredericks
- Trembling Eagle
BEST/MOST VIOLENT THREAT ON TOM'S LIFE:
- "I'm going to turn you in to the world's largest and dumbest hot-dog."
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:
- Fredericks from New Port Richey
- Julie from Cincinnati
- Steve from North Hollywood
BEST HEAVE-HO:
BEST BEST SHOW SCRIVENER:
I really want to win Most Delusional Caller of the Year. It's appropriate and I DESERVE IT!
Vote for me, you zombies!
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Since when do people lust only after the living?
(No, this is not an oblique way of confessing necrophiliac tendencies.)
I just thought I'd nominate hugman for creepiest post of the year, but I changed my mind.
Fair enough. Fair enough.
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Vote for me, you zombies!
Well in that case, I'm nominating you for MOST SELF-AWARE CALLER OF THE YEAR, Jules. Burn in your golden hell!
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Since when do people lust only after the living?
(No, this is not an oblique way of confessing necrophiliac tendencies.)
I just thought I'd nominate hugman for creepiest post of the year, but I changed my mind.
Meaning mine was creepier? Jeepers. So everyone on the planet ceases feeling lust for particular individuals once they're dead? E.g., when people watch old movies, they never gauge the attractiveness of the actors if they know they're deceased? Stuff and nonsense.
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I agree with Sarah on this one. I still want to do the deed with Heath Ledger even though the idiot got himself dead.
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Here are my votes:
BEST CALLER OF THE YEAR
Samir from Gainesville
Dave from Knoxville
Laurie from Miami
Erika from Baltimore
BEST CALL OF THE YEAR:
"The Joe Paterno Call"
"1000 Fights"
"Morgan Spurlock's Girlfriend"
"More Pizza Slave"
BEST GUEST:
Andrew Daly
PFT
Todd Barry
John Hodgman
SADDEST CALLER OF THE YEAR:
Julie
Spike
Fredericks
Coffin Shopping Guy
WORST CALLER OF THE YEAR:
Spike
Trembling Eagle
Michael K
Larry the Perv
MOST DELUSIONAL CALLER OF THE YEAR:
Julie
Spike
Fredericks
Trembling Eagle
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:
Fredericks from New Port Richey
Steve from NoHo
Julie
Emma
BEST HEAVE-HO:
Tom Jameses James
Nate Hartley
"Dump this guy" by Todd Palin
Michael K from the Cynics
BEST BEST SHOW SCRIVENER:
Omar
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I believe Spike was a nominee for Best and Worst Caller last year and I see no reason not to repeat.
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Tom Jamesing James has to be in there somewhere, can Tom give himself an award?
Also, Petey's call on the Jan. 8th show is award worthy. First show of the year, after being away for a week or so, it went like Spike into Supercaller James into Julie's 1st call into the La Dusseldorf guy into Petey - who did this amazing Scott Farkus laff that left Tom in an early deficit. The show turned the corner after that, but it's a great slump call for sure, especially if you loves you some Petey calls like I does. PROOF (http://murdershow.net/late_night_thing_stuff/peteycall1.8.2008.mp3)!
Also Julie for RoTY.
EDIT - Oooh oooh and Dave's Dirtbombs story, was that last year?
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The Volcano Suns fiasco could qualify as worst call of the year.
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I had to drop everything to post this.
FRANGRY should be nominated for:
Worst Caller
Worst Call
Most Delusional Caller
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Hugman is 100% correct on that one.
I vote Samir for caller of the year.
Is there an award for most redundant caller? I have someone in mind...
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The Volcano Suns fiasco could qualify as worst call of the year.
No, that's scariest call! Or skin-crawlingest.
Samir is the best caller of the year. Consistently funny and a true star!
My favorite "heave-ho" was the Drillbit Taylor kid.
Most illuminating Google Drac search is shower beer (http://www.google.com/search?q=shower+beer&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a) because I'm still amazed that it is an actual thing that more than one person does. I mean, plural! People! More than that one guy who called in. Amazing.
The Jim Cramer Award goes to Regular Joe for his remarkable achievement in soundboard technology (http://megaswf.com/view/1d0aa8c26c975e0e722581e6a8e108ca.html).
The AP Mike's Supermarket award goes to Steve from North Hollywood for his Mickey Rourke-esque comeback. He also wins Rookie of the Year.
Charlie the Drug Addict is the saddest caller.
I'm sorry, Trembling Eagle, but you are the most delusional caller. This decision is based mostly on your taste in music but also partially on that iron brotherhood thread.
Hugman's 1000 Fights is clearly the best call of the year. My god, that was funny.
Can I also nominate Hugman for best first call? Because that was an amazing call.
Best Picture of the Year goes to Joe Paterno picture! To a great group!
Also, how could I forget?? Best new segment is Match Wits with APMike!
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Creepiest Call:
Julie from Cincinnatti's Thanksgiving
Seconded.
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Samir - Best caller
I'm repeating my call for Nate Hartley as best celebrity GOMP
Fredericks - Most delusional caller
Spike - Caller most annoyed by Fredericks
1/2 vote for Coffin Guy and 1/2 vote for Michael K for saddest caller.
Ben, Spike, Fredericks, Julie Dec 30th - Best psychedelic freak out call(s) and/or Best Call
Steve From North Hollywood - ROY
Christmas Show - Show with most insane callers
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Unless Tom says otherwise, I think we need to stick with the categories listed. I'm preparing brief highlight reels for each category and it's a bit late in the game to be adding all these others. These nominees for saddest call, worst call, and creepiest call can and likely will be incorporated into the Worst, Saddest, and Most Delusional caller awards.
So the list is filling up nicely, but we could still use more suggestions for Best HeaveHo/GOMP. Also if anyone can pinpoint specifically creepy, sad, or delusional soundbytes from any of the nominees, that would be very helpful and appreciated.
You can PM them to me if you're worried about hurting anyone's feelings, though I think the only people who are being zung are those who have been consistently zung on the show, so I don't think any of the nominees for the "bad" awards will be at all surprised or offended.
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Can I veto Julie as ROTY on the grounds of being a Bad Santa?
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Can I veto Julie as ROTY on the grounds of being a Bad Santa?
Still nothing? Come on, Julie. It's going to be warm outside soon.
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All I need now is a couple more "Dismissals", a term Tom suggested for GOMPs, Heave-Hos, and Rope-a-Dopes.
Anyone know the date of the Michael K. one?
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I remember liking it when the H-Man GOMPed someone.
Otherwise you can maybe raid the "beginning of show GOMPs" thread.
For Michael K., I don't know which call you need, but Recidivism makes it look like he was calling in March.
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Trinsky,
During one of Charlie the Drug Addict's recent calls, he went off on how he got arrested, etc, etc., but then he threw in there that he had gotten terribly injured during something and it was sort of overlooked, but he sort of really emphasized how badly he had been hurt and I just thought it was such a sad moment and would be a perfect clip to find. He's my vote for Saddest Caller, definitely.
Samir--caller of the year!
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what were the two reflexive gomps that came after the heave-ho had firmly been established?
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Can I veto Julie as ROTY on the grounds of being a Bad Santa?
Oh snap. You mean all this time I've been rooting for a Bad Santa?
For shame, Joolie, for shame.
Someone pm me Martin's address - he needs some emergency Santa action, fast!
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Anyone know the date of the Michael K. one?
It's at the beginning of Nov. 4, election night episode.
This is a good one from the GOMP thread:
Frank from Weehauken gets the heave ho when he suggests Tom should give out the rich candy at Halloween. Heave ho. How dare you?
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ew5rms
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I liked Julie's Heath Ledger GOMP.
I think Regular Joe should get something for his stellar soundboard work, among other things.
I'm back and forth on either Trembling Eagle or Julie for Most Delusional Caller.
I don't know if The Thing Which Cannot Be Said can be worked into a category, but it should.
Spike for Saddest or most Disappointing Caller.
I hope the Mayubernatiorial Election Debate gets some props.
Frangry definitely was the Worst Caller and she did it with one call just being herself.
FOTchan/Chinatown should get a Can Of Corn Award.
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My apologies, Hugman. I deleted that post. We are not going there again.
Tom.
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My apologies, Hugman. I deleted that post. We are not going there again.
Tom.
I get it. Sorry.
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also: nicest cans.
Steve is a shoe-in for that.
I don't know if I mentioned this before, Bueno Excellente, but ... Thank you :-*
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"The World Is In The Turlet", shouldn't that get a nod! Also the mayubenatorial(sp!?) debate was top notch!
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Agreed! "The World Is in the Turlet" should definitely get BEST ORIGINAL SONG.
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Vote for me, you zombies!
Well in that case, I'm nominating you for MOST SELF-AWARE CALLER OF THE YEAR, Jules. Burn in your golden hell!
I'm sure it's because I see the stress doctor four days a week and not any natural deficiency in Spike's pets.
And, for future reference, I prefer freezing to burning and a giant field of ice to a golden hell.
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Can I veto Julie as ROTY on the grounds of being a Bad Santa?
But it's coming! I can tell you what it is, if that helps. I even added something extra to make up for being late. It's a special book I know you will enjoy.
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Can I veto Julie as ROTY on the grounds of being a Bad Santa?
Still nothing? Come on, Julie. It's going to be warm outside soon.
Oh, come on! I already publicly shamed myself a few weeks ago when I finally sent it! I feel bad.
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And, for future reference, I prefer freezing to burning and a giant field of ice to a golden hell.
Hmm, hell is supposed to be a punishment, so no devil worth its salt would pay heed to Julie's preferences, but she knows that, of course, so maybe this is a double fake, and she really does prefer ice to a "golden hell" (burnished with fire, I guess). But then it could be a double reverse fake, and she may prefer a "golden hell" after all. I just don't know! My head is spinning, and I think the best thing to do is not to wish Julie any kind of hell at all but instead to recognize her earlier apology for the tardiness of her FOTmas present, let that matter drop, and vote for her as rookie of the year. Or most delusional caller. Or whatever you choose. Or nothing.
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Saddest Call: Jason from North Jersey ("put you in my pocket")
Best Best Show Scrivener: I feel that Omar still has it but I feel that Buffcoat deserves a nod.
bonus category:
My two nominees for Best Host of the Best Show are Tom Scharpling and the H-Man.
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Here is the Michael K from the Cynics Heave Ho.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/7ovbny
This one is pretty good, but I'm not sure if it is Best Show Award material. The Frank from Weehauken Halloween Candy Heave Ho is worthy I think.
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My two nominees for Best Host of the Best Show are Tom Scharpling and the H-Man.
That should totally be a category. I'm still disappointed Tom didn't give himself that lifetime achievement award last year. That's a speech I want to hear!
Also, I nominate Eenie-Meenie-Miney-Murder for Outstanding Episode.
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I assume Tom will be competing directly against the Mike Show Awards, where Larry the Perv is expected to clean up (probably the only time that's ever been said of him).
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Two awesome ones.
First one of this freak who calls because he is impersonating "Tom from 91.1" to get notches in the chart over his bed. (http://dc14.4shared.com/download/59846730/9e58f7f5/Tom_Gomps_A_Deceitful_Pervert__short_.mp3)
Second one (a personal favorite) where Tom GOMPs this guy trying to do a lame bit about Swiss cheese and ends by doing a brief Jerry Seinfeld impression. (http://dc14.4shared.com/download/59846729/fe9f7e10/Tom_Gomps_Jerry_Seinfeld_Wannabe.mp3)
Anyone know if these two are from 2008?
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And, for future reference, I prefer freezing to burning and a giant field of ice to a golden hell.
Hmm, hell is supposed to be a punishment, so no devil worth its salt would pay heed to Julie's preferences, but she knows that, of course, so maybe this is a double fake, and she really does prefer ice to a "golden hell" (burnished with fire, I guess). But then it could be a double reverse fake, and she may prefer a "golden hell" after all. I just don't know! My head is spinning, and I think the best thing to do is not to wish Julie any kind of hell at all but instead to recognize her earlier apology for the tardiness of her FOTmas present, let that matter drop, and vote for her as rookie of the year. Or most delusional caller. Or whatever you choose. Or nothing.
You'll never know! Ha ha ha.
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Maya should get a special sexiest voice award too.
Sorry for effing up all your categories Trinsky. :)
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Huge props to all of you who've suggested stuff, sent me stuff, helped me find stuff - especially MasterofSparks and Omar who've each sent me about 20 PMs in the last two days. You guys are the best! Also thanks to Spacepope for offering to pitch in with the audio editing. If we'd have had more time to coordinate who recorded what, I definitely would have taken you up on that, as my ear for audio is uh... well, I guess we'll find out. Next year, Spacepope!
Pending final confirmation from the Kid, the list of nominations is set.
Thanks to youse guys, this show's gonna be a big fat W - or my name ain't Nathan Arizona!
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also: nicest cans.
Steve is a shoe-in for that.
I don't know if I mentioned this before, Bueno Excellente, but ... Thank you :-*
Bueno.
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Maya should get a special sexiest voice award too.
i will never understand this collective obsession.
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Best Best Show Scrivener: I feel that Omar still has it but I feel that Buffcoat deserves a nod.
Aw, I feel like whoever got nominated against Gandhi - it truly is an honor to be mentioned, even though I know the little bald dude (though I have no idea about Omar's hair status) will always kick my ass. Thanks, yesno, for recognizing my little contribution to the Newbridgeverse. And Omar rules, as always.
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Maya should get a special sexiest voice award too.
i will never understand this collective obsession.
Me neither, actually.
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Omar deserves an award all year. even though i listen to the show, i read every post and it's tough- theyre long and in-depth, dense and brilliant! that's a lot of hard work and it's all meat and potatoes, no milk and honey. Omar belongs on best show shoulders.
Julie needs deserves an award this year. Steve in NoHo gets my vote for rookie of the year, although Samir gets my chips for Caller of the Year. Best Call is hugman's, "1,000 fights" and dfk's, "The Dirtbombs meet A Friend of Tom" going neck and neck.
the heave ho's/GOMPs are tough, there have been so many well-played heave ho's.
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oh, yea Dirtbombs box o' wine should be in best call category fo sho.
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steve in north hollywood deserves rookie of the year hands down. not because he's a nice guy and a good sport, because he IS both both of those things, but because he offered to sing tom a song to cheer him up when tom was having a meltdown of sorts (i don't know how else to describe it.)
Anyone know when this was?
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I just want to put my support behind "Tom Jameses James" as the best dismissal of the year. That was essentially the "There Will Be Blood" of GOMPS.
Also, "1000 Fights" was fantastic.
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steve in north hollywood deserves rookie of the year hands down. not because he's a nice guy and a good sport, because he IS both both of those things, but because he offered to sing tom a song to cheer him up when tom was having a meltdown of sorts (i don't know how else to describe it.)
Anyone know when this was?
Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve?
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steve in north hollywood deserves rookie of the year hands down. not because he's a nice guy and a good sport, because he IS both both of those things, but because he offered to sing tom a song to cheer him up when tom was having a meltdown of sorts (i don't know how else to describe it.)
Anyone know when this was?
Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve?
According to the archives, and my show tat's (I get a tattoo to commemorate every time that I call in*), that show was on AUGUST 5th 2008, with the topic "The Little Things!" It was also the week before H-Man made his on-the-air debut.
Thanks again for any and all support! Tonight's show will be a W for all of us!!!
*No, I don't.
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I want Steve to win Rookie of the year because he's such an awful try hard that he went away and worked out how to not be such an awful try hard. He managed to out-effort the problem of putting too much effort in.
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I want Steve to win Rookie of the year because he's such an awful try hard that he went away and worked out how to not be such an awful try hard. He managed to out-effort the problem of putting too much effort in.
Duely noted.
THANKS EVERYBODY!!! And MOST importantly, thanks Tom, Mike, all the guests and the Archives page for keeping me entertained for hours and hours while I'm chained to a desk five nights a week.
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tweeting live: twitter.com/iambaronvontito
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did I win anything, or was this show a fucking fraud?
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it was too big for its 3-hour britches, andy.
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so next week I win?
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so next week I win?
No Andy, the rest of us win. Every time you poast.
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Suck-up.
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This was a terrifically fun show. There were some upsets (the Spike heave-ho triumped over some fierce competition) and some that went exactly as I thought they would (Steve from North Hollywood! Because of all the Mickey Rourke talk, I pictured him jumping from the top rope to accept his award).
And although Tom mentioned it on the air, I have to give props to Trinsky, who did an inhuman amount of work preparing for this thing. The little clip montages for each award were great!
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what a great show. everyone did a brilliant job. and I say tom play the clips that never made it next week.
also, apologies to anyone on twitter who didn't want to know the results as I tweeted live.
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IaBVT, I for one, THANK YOU (again) for those Tweets! I can't wait to listen to the show on Friday on my FOUR HOUR DRIVE South.
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I thought Samir was going to win best caller for sure. As much as I love Laurie(Sp?) I can't help, but think Samir should have won something.
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I thought Samir was going to win best caller for sure. As much as I love Laurie(Sp?) I can't help, but think Samir should have won something.
And?
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I thought Samir was going to win best caller for sure. As much as I love Laurie(Sp?) I can't help, but think Samir should have won something.
And?
No, and. Just stating my surprise is all.
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I'm happy to have been considered. Laurie deserves her win!
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What an exciting night. A true pageant of greatness and pageantry.
Congratulations to all the winners! And better luck next year for those who didn't win.
And thanks again one final time to Dorvid, Omar, Buffcoat and MasterOfSparks!
Tom.
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I'm happy to have been considered. Laurie deserves her win!
Three cheers for Laurie on her win but Samir has his eyes on the prize for '09. He's like Jordan right before he won all those MVPs. We know he can drive to the hole, but I think this year Samir will break out some post up moves and a killer fade away.
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I loved Tom's impressions of the celeb guests at the end. His Ted Leo was particularly fine.
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tom's giddy laughter talking to john from charleston.
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I thought Samir was going to win best caller for sure. As much as I love Laurie(Sp?) I can't help, but think Samir should have won something.
And?
No, and. Just stating my surprise is all.
No, I was hoping for something like and dfk is no slouch either
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I thought Samir was going to win best caller for sure. As much as I love Laurie(Sp?) I can't help, but think Samir should have won something.
And?
No, and. Just stating my surprise is all.
No, I was hoping for something like and dfk is no slouch either
I love me some DFK. I'm coming to Knoxville. I'll make some healthy sweet mint tea, we'll sit on the porch and swap stories, then me you and AFK will go catch some former V-Roys somewhere.
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Ha ha ha Right, right, that's what I mean, OF COURSE.
Where was my head?
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just heard the podcast - congratulations to steve in north hollywood for winning rookie of the year! congrats to all the nominees and winners, but especially big steve. the fella ran the gauntlet in '08 and emerged a champion.
i am very happy for you good sir.
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What a great show!
This caused me to laugh out loud a number of times on my streetcar ride home.
I have to call in this year.. Look out for a 2 second Flame-out call from Jeremy from Toronto sometime soon.
Congratulations to all nominees and winners.
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ive considered calling in every year, but im an anxious person. i have a hard enough time looking people in the eye.
*but i have no problem meeting FOT for the first time apparently. who knows.
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ive considered calling in every year, but im an anxious person. i have a hard enough time looking people in the eye.
*but i have no problem meeting FOT for the first time apparently. who knows.
Just let the man know, he's nice to a nervous caller..
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ive considered calling in every year, but im an anxious person. i have a hard enough time looking people in the eye.
*but i have no problem meeting FOT for the first time apparently. who knows.
Just let the man know, he's nice to a nervous caller..
Yeah, you'll be fine. Tom's nicer to ladies ... Plus, you're not a munch like me.
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ive considered calling in every year, but im an anxious person. i have a hard enough time looking people in the eye.
*but i have no problem meeting FOT for the first time apparently. who knows.
Just let the man know, he's nice to a nervous caller..
Yeah, you'll be fine. Tom's nicer to ladies ... Plus, you're not a munch like me.
Steve! You're barely a munch at all! Not even 1/10 munch.
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Omar -- best acceptance speech.
"Anyone you want to thank?"
"Nah."
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Omar -- best acceptance speech.
"Anyone you want to thank?"
"Nah."
That really was perfect.
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ive considered calling in every year, but im an anxious person. i have a hard enough time looking people in the eye.
*but i have no problem meeting FOT for the first time apparently. who knows.
Just let the man know, he's nice to a nervous caller..
Yeah, you'll be fine. Tom's nicer to ladies ... Plus, you're not a munch like me.
Steve! You're barely a munch at all! Not even 1/10 munch.
Let me tell you something, Alvaro ... You got the goods.
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ive considered calling in every year, but im an anxious person. i have a hard enough time looking people in the eye.
*but i have no problem meeting FOT for the first time apparently. who knows.
Just let the man know, he's nice to a nervous caller..
Yeah, you'll be fine. Tom's nicer to ladies ... Plus, you're not a munch like me.
Steve! You're barely a munch at all! Not even 1/10 munch.
Let me tell you something, Alvaro ... You got the goods.
That's sweet of you to say.
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Get a room, you two.