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Title: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Barry Egan on January 02, 2010, 12:47:43 AM: (http://weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/images/2008/02/26/cody_diabloafterglow.jpg)
The 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
~~February~~ ~~March 24~~ May 25, 2010

Nominees are finalized in the following categories

Worst Caller
Saddest Caller
Most Delusional Caller
Best Caller
Best Call
Rookie of the Year
Best Heave-Ho
Best Guest
Best Threat on Tom's Life
Best Moment

There might be a last-minute plea for help in finding the date/time of a nominated call, but I promise it's happening this week.

Right, Host?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 02, 2010, 01:00:19 AM: What's weird - not that I'm all some expert or whatever - but this year was so different than past years it seems like there should be some new categories. These categories seem too ... common.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Barry Egan on January 02, 2010, 01:04:23 AM: Categories are subject to change. I for one would like to see a "Best Impression by Tom" category, or a "Best Rant", but for now let's just start with the 2nd Annual TBSOWFMUTBSOWFMU category list.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: btof on January 02, 2010, 02:50:35 AM: Saddest call: the kid who calls in regarding being in line for the Mighty Boosh live show who asks Tom whether he would like to have him call with updates and says "That's fair" when Tom says "No."

Best Guest: PFT for the initial Juggalo conversation

Added topic: Best Fake Out Where Tom Plays "Kids" Instead of requested song
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: buffcoat on January 02, 2010, 10:05:49 AM: I speak for at least one other FOT when I say the best caller of the year was the guy in Newark, CA who kept describing very common Mexican restaurant dishes to Tom in great detail.

"No, you see, a quesadilla is when..."
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: amiright?? on January 02, 2010, 12:18:48 PM: Saddest Call: The girl who was going to get the Bullet with Butterfly Wing tattoo.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: yesno on January 02, 2010, 12:20:34 PM: Worst Caller: Andy from England (first attempt)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 02, 2010, 01:33:45 PM: Quote from: buffcoat on January 02, 2010, 10:05:49 AM
I speak for at least one other FOT when I say the best caller of the year was the guy in Newark, CA who kept describing very common Mexican restaurant dishes to Tom in great detail.

"No, you see, a quesadilla is when..."

oh, I loved that one too! Forgot about that one.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Maine Man on January 02, 2010, 01:43:07 PM: Quote from: buffcoat on January 02, 2010, 10:05:49 AM
I speak for at least one other FOT when I say the best caller of the year was the guy in Newark, CA who kept describing very common Mexican restaurant dishes to Tom in great detail.

"No, you see, a quesadilla is when..."

Please let this call win. I remember shouting at the radio for Tom to Heave Ho him.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Martin on January 02, 2010, 01:48:50 PM: Quote from: yesno on January 02, 2010, 12:20:34 PM
Worst Caller: Andy from England (first attempt)

I was just gonna nominate him for Most Delusional Caller.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Omar on January 02, 2010, 01:55:52 PM: Best Caller: Fredericks of New Port Richey [Nobody is even close. This was the Year of Fredericks. Give the man his due!]

Rookie(s) of the Year: Lisa Jane Persky and Jen Kirkman

Best Guest: Martin Short

Best Threat on Tom's Life:

"Taupin is prepared to make a final push by engaging Plan C, an exciting new form of music he's working on with a NJ-based composer named Sean. He gives Tom a sample of an all-too-familiar sound: a series of air horn blasts. Tom begs him to stop. Taupin argues that everything about an air horn is cool, but Tom does not accept it as a viable musical instrument. Taupin says he was playing "your song," which Tom assumes is "Your Song" from Elton's self-titled second album. Taupin clarifies that it was Tom's murder song. He returns to the air horn for a three-toot salute to Tom's impending death. Tom predicts that he won't sell enough of his catalog in time to win the bet. He recommends that Taupin just try to hold on to what he's got. Taupin says Tom needs to hold onto his life. Tom doesn't understand why his anger about the sales shortfall is manifesting itself in air-horn-feuled death threats. Taupin responds with a parting shot: "Pull me closer, Tiny Dancer, because I'm gonna murder you." Horn. Drum. Click. Tom always wanted to chat with Taupin, but he never imagined it would play out like that." [1/27/09]
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: yesno on January 02, 2010, 01:57:27 PM: Quote from: Martin on January 02, 2010, 01:48:50 PM
Quote from: yesno on January 02, 2010, 12:20:34 PM
Worst Caller: Andy from England (first attempt)

I was just gonna nominate him for Most Delusional Caller.

I think you're right.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: masterofsparks on January 02, 2010, 02:32:52 PM: Best call nominee: Brian from Brooklyn (I hope that's the correct name) with the story about the guy trying to steal the Jet magazine photos from the library.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on January 02, 2010, 02:35:10 PM: For Best Call, I nominate the Child-on-Child Violence lady. Also, worst call.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: spacepope on January 02, 2010, 02:39:41 PM: I did love the heave ho when Julie called to say she loved ALF. Tom says "Who's your favorite character on ALF?" Julie says ALF and Tom says "Of course it's ALF! Heave ho. Who would it be? Willie?" This made me laugh a lot for some reason. I think it was on the last award show Feb. 17. I will find it when I am at home!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: samir on January 02, 2010, 02:45:05 PM: Is there a "Best Julie Moment" category?

I'd suggest "Did you lie in the empty swimming pool to see what it'll be like when you die... or is that weird?" when Tom's telling his fantasy basketball in L.A. story.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: JohnU on January 02, 2010, 02:56:49 PM: Quote from: masterofsparks on January 02, 2010, 02:32:52 PM
Best call nominee: Brian from Brooklyn (I hope that's the correct name) with the story about the guy trying to steal the Jet magazine photos from the library.

I agree. I think this might also qualify as a rookie of the year contender.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 02, 2010, 03:06:52 PM: Quote from: JohnU on January 02, 2010, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 02, 2010, 02:32:52 PM
Best call nominee: Brian from Brooklyn (I hope that's the correct name) with the story about the guy trying to steal the Jet magazine photos from the library.

I agree. I think this might also qualify as a rookie of the year contender.

That was Mike from Brooklyn; I think he's been calling a few years now?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: spacepope on January 02, 2010, 03:46:18 PM: Even though Martin Short was a total Grade-A Class Act, I might say the best guest of the year was Jon Glaser. The debut of his hit character Google and discussion of DracSearch was monumental.

If I was Dracula, I'd bite so many necks! Bleh
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Martin on January 02, 2010, 04:34:55 PM: Quote from: samir on January 02, 2010, 02:45:05 PM
Is there a "Best Julie Moment" category?

I'd suggest "Did you lie in the empty swimming pool to see what it'll be like when you die... or is that weird?" when Tom's telling his fantasy basketball in L.A. story.

Best Julie Moment: same show as the Taupin call I think. Julie discusses her on/off relationship, the prospect of getting drunk and trick her way back into her S.O.'s life (or something), and breaks out into a super weird voice when she says "but I don't want to", which makes Tom laugh. Then some ALF talk.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Wes on January 02, 2010, 06:36:21 PM: Quote from: buffcoat on January 02, 2010, 10:05:49 AM
I speak for at least one other FOT when I say the best caller of the year was the guy in Newark, CA who kept describing very common Mexican restaurant dishes to Tom in great detail.

"No, you see, a quesadilla is when..."

Larry from Newark...CALIFORNIA! The call was on the 9/29/09, starts right before the 1 hour, 9 minute mark. Makes it almost a full three minutes. I'm afraid he won't have a chance in the Caller of the Year category, so I would like to nominate him for Most Delusional Caller as well.

From the same show (in fact, Larry from Newark...CALIFORNIA! proclaims Venture Bros. "the best cartoon ever" and then asks what time "that guy" is going to be on later), James Urbaniak should be in contention for Best Guest. He got right into the spirit of the show, introduced the Bayonne Bubble and matched wits with Mike.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Martin on January 02, 2010, 06:39:22 PM: Worst Call of the Year might well be Spike's call when Martin Short was on.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on January 02, 2010, 07:02:49 PM: Worst Caller:

Michael Kastelic from The Cynics, I remember 2 bad calls from him. First was the g-20 update. While I think many of us were interested in the protests, and would have appreciated an update, his description was extremely dry. Then there was his plea for a show on during the 6 hour show in November. I can't find the actual call, but when he was nominating himself he had absolutely nothing interesting to say.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: masterofsparks on January 02, 2010, 07:13:52 PM: Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 02, 2010, 03:06:52 PM
Quote from: JohnU on January 02, 2010, 02:56:49 PM
Quote from: masterofsparks on January 02, 2010, 02:32:52 PM
Best call nominee: Brian from Brooklyn (I hope that's the correct name) with the story about the guy trying to steal the Jet magazine photos from the library.

I agree. I think this might also qualify as a rookie of the year contender.

That was Mike from Brooklyn; I think he's been calling a few years now?

Yeah, he's called at least 3 times that I can remember (thanks for the correction on the first one, AC. I couldn't remember, though I know his twitter name). His call about trying to get out of a speeding ticket by having his sister pretend to be sick is also great, though I can't remember if it was this year.

Also, if a "best caller voice" category is introduced, he deserves recognition there as well.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: masterofsparks on January 02, 2010, 07:18:05 PM: I don't know that it really fits into any of the categories mentioned so far, but Larry & Laurie's radio date deserves some sort of recognition or reward.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: paul on January 02, 2010, 07:38:38 PM: best guest? duh! ANDREW WK!!!!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 02, 2010, 10:00:15 PM: Quote from: paul on January 02, 2010, 07:38:38 PM
best guest? duh! ANDREW WK!!!!!!

Seconded, followed very closely by Wally Wahhh Kee Muhn.

Guest Hall of Fame: Aimee Mann
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 02, 2010, 10:46:57 PM: Quote from: masterofsparks on January 02, 2010, 07:18:05 PM
I don't know that it really fits into any of the categories mentioned so far, but Larry & Laurie's radio date deserves some sort of recognition or reward.

Yeah, I"m wondering if there's some kind of category needed like "Best Sequence" but with a better title than that.

The radio date would be a good nominee, as would the Juggalos, Get Mets-merized, Julie's show, Piranha 3D talk, etc.

Anything where it's a chunk of the show (but not a call, or a Wurster bit, or an entire guest's time on air, etc) that has a B, an M, and an E.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: amiright?? on January 03, 2010, 04:15:43 AM: Caleb (the EXPLOSION kid) needs a nomination for something, at the very least.

That was his name, right?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fletcher munson on January 03, 2010, 10:56:20 AM: Best Guest : Nardwuar The Human Serviette

Best Call: Spike reading from Weirdos Exposed
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Pastor Josh on January 03, 2010, 12:47:21 PM: Saddest Call: Spike admitting that Weirdos Exposed wasn't real "for the sake of argument". I mean that as truly sad, not just pathetic. My heart broke a little bit.

Best Guest: Have to agree with PFT for the Juggalo conversation.

Caller of the Year: Andy from Bath. If not quality, at least in quantity. His improvement was remarkable.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on January 03, 2010, 12:50:48 PM: Quote from: Omar on January 02, 2010, 01:55:52 PM
Best Caller: Fredericks of New Port Richey [Nobody is even close. This was the Year of Fredericks. Give the man his due!]

Omar you are making me blush.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Bryan on January 03, 2010, 01:15:15 PM: I think Spike's fake reading of "Weirdos Exposed" makes him a shoo-in for Most Delusional Caller.

Fredericks, is that a picture of yourself that you're using for your avatar? Or someone I ought to recognize, but don't? (And if it's you: no shirt, huh? I like that choice.)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on January 03, 2010, 01:36:04 PM: Quote from: Bryan on January 03, 2010, 01:15:15 PM
I think Spike's fake reading of "Weirdos Exposed" makes him a shoo-in for Most Delusional Caller.

Fredericks, is that a picture of yourself that you're using for your avatar? Or someone I ought to recognize, but don't? (And if it's you: no shirt, huh? I like that choice.)

I'm not a big fan of shoes either. Specifically sandals.

Or someone I ought to recognize, but don't?

Believe me you don't want know him. It may be me.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Hoboken Brian on January 03, 2010, 05:21:03 PM: Quote from: masterofsparks on January 02, 2010, 02:32:52 PM
Best call nominee: Brian from Brooklyn (I hope that's the correct name) with the story about the guy trying to steal the Jet magazine photos from the library.

If only that were me. I blew my rookie year on one serviceable but unmemorable call.

Rookie of the year: Kevin from Troy. Didn't realize he was on the air and by the time he was going to contribute he got cut off because it was time for Evan. Well, I thought it was funny.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: TimmyVonFaulkner on January 03, 2010, 06:05:37 PM: Worst Caller - Ben Kharak (or however you spell it)

Most Delusional Caller - Obviously Spike

Rookie of the Year - Fredericks of Newport Richie

Best Heave-Ho - Anyone getting caught by the rope-a-dope

Best Guest - Tie between Jon Glaser / Todd Barry / James Urbaniak & Jackson Pollack

Worst Guest - Narduwar
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fletcher munson on January 03, 2010, 06:26:34 PM: Oh, c'mon, most delusional caller is obviously Larry.
His begging off emails say it all. Like Tom said, "Did this guy win an award, or something?"
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: DoodleJump! on January 04, 2010, 12:06:25 AM: I think Fredericks should win Rookie of the Year and Best Caller of the Year.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 04, 2010, 12:11:38 AM: mike from brooklyn's call about trying to get out of the speeding ticket was earlier this yeaR. that's my nomination for call of the yeaR. if he hasn't called before 2009 then he should totally be nominated for rookie of the yeaR. he had two insanely good calls this year alonE. each one was like a moviE!

edit: june 30th, at the 2:46 mark is mike from brooklyn's speeding ticket calL.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: btof on January 04, 2010, 02:25:53 AM: Pretty sure Fredericks started calling in late '08 so not rookie status.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: neilnumberman on January 04, 2010, 02:59:35 AM: Worst Caller: Doc Hammer
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Omar on January 04, 2010, 07:35:32 AM: Quote from: btof on January 04, 2010, 02:25:53 AM
Pretty sure Fredericks started calling in late '08 so not rookie status.

Correct. He was up for a few awards last year.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: erika on January 04, 2010, 11:47:25 AM: Worst Caller: Spike

He really let himself go. And then he kept going and going and going. The Martin Short call was the worst.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 04, 2010, 12:58:00 PM: Best Heave Ho: Jen Kirkman's significant other
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: spacepope on January 04, 2010, 01:01:46 PM: Caleb from June 6th playing Explosion

http://www.sendspace.com/file/m5klvb
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: betheboy on January 04, 2010, 02:05:33 PM: Worst Caller - Doc Hammer
Saddest Caller - Julie from Cincinnati
Most Delusional Caller - (Could it be anyone but) Spike
Best Caller - Fredericks
Best Call - Caleb playing Explosion
Rookie of the Year -Andy from Bath for coming back from a flame out.
Best Heave-Ho - Mr. Jen Kirkman
Best Guest - Paul F. Tompkins for the gathering of the Juggalo episode.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Martin on January 04, 2010, 02:52:06 PM: Quote from: Be The Boy on January 04, 2010, 02:05:33 PM
Worst Caller - Doc Hammer
Saddest Caller - Julie from Cincinnati
Most Delusional Caller - (Could it be anyone but) Spike
Best Caller - Fredericks
Best Call - Caleb playing Explosion
Rookie of the Year -Andy from Bath for coming back from a flame out.
Best Heave-Ho - Mr. Jen Kirkman
Best Guest - Paul F. Tompkins for the gathering of the Juggalo episode.

I like this list, minus Andy from Baaff. Yes, he sort of came back with the American accent, but then he crashed again last week, remember?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: buffcoat on January 04, 2010, 03:21:54 PM: Quote from: Martin on January 04, 2010, 02:52:06 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on January 04, 2010, 02:05:33 PM
Worst Caller - Doc Hammer
Saddest Caller - Julie from Cincinnati
Most Delusional Caller - (Could it be anyone but) Spike
Best Caller - Fredericks
Best Call - Caleb playing Explosion
Rookie of the Year -Andy from Bath for coming back from a flame out.
Best Heave-Ho - Mr. Jen Kirkman
Best Guest - Paul F. Tompkins for the gathering of the Juggalo episode.

I like this list, minus Andy from Baaff. Yes, he sort of came back with the American accent, but then he crashed again last week, remember?

How quickly the foreigners turn on one another.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: erika on January 04, 2010, 03:29:55 PM: Well, what do you want from a bunch of healthcare-lovin socialists??
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: betheboy on January 04, 2010, 03:40:04 PM: Quote from: Martin on January 04, 2010, 02:52:06 PM
Quote from: Be The Boy on January 04, 2010, 02:05:33 PM
Worst Caller - Doc Hammer
Saddest Caller - Julie from Cincinnati
Most Delusional Caller - (Could it be anyone but) Spike
Best Caller - Fredericks
Best Call - Caleb playing Explosion
Rookie of the Year -Andy from Bath for coming back from a flame out.
Best Heave-Ho - Mr. Jen Kirkman
Best Guest - Paul F. Tompkins for the gathering of the Juggalo episode.

I like this list, minus Andy from Baaff. Yes, he sort of came back with the American accent, but then he crashed again last week, remember?

Yes, but I think he shows promise. He's out there trying it on his crappy phone which is more than I'm doing with my one call to date.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Omar on January 04, 2010, 06:15:16 PM: I believe the PFT/Tom Juggalo thing to be more of a segment rather than a PFT-as-best-guest type of thing, but then again what do I know. I recapped like 10 shows in 2009.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Martin on January 04, 2010, 06:24:16 PM: 10 more than ANYONE ELSE, HoF Omar!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 04, 2010, 06:39:29 PM: Quote from: Omar on January 04, 2010, 06:15:16 PM
I believe the PFT/Tom Juggalo thing to be more of a segment rather than a PFT-as-best-guest type of thing, but then again what do I know. I recapped like 10 shows in 2009.

Oooh, yeah, and then the other time PFT was on earlier in the year and they called Hodgman. That was a guest, a call, and a segment!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: betheboy on January 04, 2010, 07:33:45 PM: Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 04, 2010, 06:39:29 PM
Quote from: Omar on January 04, 2010, 06:15:16 PM
I believe the PFT/Tom Juggalo thing to be more of a segment rather than a PFT-as-best-guest type of thing, but then again what do I know. I recapped like 10 shows in 2009.

Oooh, yeah, and then the other time PFT was on earlier in the year and they called Hodgman. That was a guest, a call, and a segment!

That was the time Hodgman talked about the Jerky boys and PFT advised him to call his study "The Opposite of the Smithsonian". That was a great one. 2009 was just loaded with amazing moments.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 04, 2010, 10:07:27 PM: I have twalked to Mike from Brooklyn, and he did make calls in 2008, thereby blowing his chances at ROTY. I still nominate his ticket story for call of the year.

Can't really think of a good ROTY candidate. Maybe Maya from Brooklyn? Fellas?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: masterofsparks on January 04, 2010, 10:32:20 PM: Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on January 04, 2010, 10:07:27 PM
I have twalked to Mike from Brooklyn, and he did make calls in 2008, thereby blowing his chances at ROTY. I still nominate his ticket story for call of the year.

Yeah, I remember another call he made about a homeless guy recognizing him out in public somewhere and finding out the guy is a distant relative or something. I haven't gone back to the call to check but I'm pretty sure Mike made the call also. I remember his voice more than I remember his name, but he does have a really distinct voice.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: nec13 on January 04, 2010, 10:44:20 PM: Caller of the Year: Fredericks from NPR
Rookie of the Year: Auntie Christina or Pastor Josh
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 04, 2010, 10:53:54 PM: Quote from: nec13 on January 04, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
Caller of the Year: Fredericks from NPR
Rookie of the Year: Auntie Christina or Pastor Josh

Aw, jeez. Hand to god, I'm not dissembling, but I really would be shocked to make the cut. I've called no more than maybe 5 or 6 times and they've all been sorta prosaic.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: kiemzi on January 04, 2010, 11:06:47 PM: Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 04, 2010, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: nec13 on January 04, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
Caller of the Year: Fredericks from NPR
Rookie of the Year: Auntie Christina or Pastor Josh

Aw, jeez. Hand to god, I'm not dissembling, but I really would be shocked to make the cut. I've called no more than maybe 5 or 6 times and they've all been sorta prosaic.

i beg to differ, AC. What about the time you dropped game on Sean/Shane at the same time?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 04, 2010, 11:50:12 PM: Quote from: kiemzi on January 04, 2010, 11:06:47 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 04, 2010, 10:53:54 PM
Quote from: nec13 on January 04, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
Caller of the Year: Fredericks from NPR
Rookie of the Year: Auntie Christina or Pastor Josh

Aw, jeez. Hand to god, I'm not dissembling, but I really would be shocked to make the cut. I've called no more than maybe 5 or 6 times and they've all been sorta prosaic.

i beg to differ, AC. What about the time you dropped game on Sean/Shane at the same time?

Bah!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 04, 2010, 11:54:52 PM: Quote from: nec13 on January 04, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
Rookie of the Year: Auntie Christina or Pastor Josh

Oh, doy.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 04, 2010, 11:59:16 PM: Quote from: Hugman 2.0 on January 04, 2010, 11:54:52 PM
Quote from: nec13 on January 04, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
Rookie of the Year: Auntie Christina or Pastor Josh

Oh, doy.

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h74/ejhuggins/needlebird.jpg)

How dare you!

(Wait, is "doy" good or bad? I can't tell)
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Post by: DoodleJump! on January 05, 2010, 12:07:03 AM: I thought "doy" was a funny way of saying "duh."
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 05, 2010, 12:11:12 AM: Quote from: DoodleJump! on January 05, 2010, 12:07:03 AM
I thought "doy" was a funny way of saying "duh."

Isn't that "der"?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: DoodleJump! on January 05, 2010, 12:13:17 AM: Yeah, I think so, but I thought maybe "doy" was the new "der."

Hugman?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 05, 2010, 12:14:56 AM: Quote from: DoodleJump! on January 05, 2010, 12:13:17 AM
Yeah, I think so, but I thought maybe "doy" was the new "der."

Hugman?

I'm pretty sure it's meant as "duh" and I'm very sure I'm just being an ass with his lego bird .jpeg ...
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 05, 2010, 12:38:54 AM: Quote from: Auntie Christina on January 05, 2010, 12:11:12 AM
Quote from: DoodleJump! on January 05, 2010, 12:07:03 AM
I thought "doy" was a funny way of saying "duh."

Isn't that "der"?

What's funny is I was just now looking for a tweet I did earlier, and found that I had used the word "dur" in one of them. Why are we all talking like 14 year old girls tonight???
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Post by: DoodleJump! on January 05, 2010, 12:40:41 AM: Well, I am a 14 year old girl, so I'm let off the hook for tonight in regards to that word.

(I'm not really a 14 yr old girl. But I never say "dur" or "doy,")
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Kim Kelly on January 05, 2010, 12:57:09 AM: Worst Call - Child Violence lady
Saddest Caller - It's actually not Spike! It's Chuck in the Truck!
Most Delusional Caller - This one's obviously Spike.
Best Caller - Fredericks or Julie
Best Call - Pastor Josh's S.C.U.M.M. FORCE.
Rookie of the Year - Pastor Josh. I love that Tom now actually has a pastor he can consult. Also, he's great.
Best Guest - Todd Barry
Best Heave-ho - That one girl and her wiseacre brother from two weeks ago. Maybe it's because I loved that call, I don't know. Oh god, Mr. Bungle tee shirt. I love it.

I'll get back to you on best threat on Tom's life. Although I liked Tom's threat on that wiseacre brother's life. A++
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Pregnant Pause on January 05, 2010, 02:04:08 PM: Quote from: Kim Kelly on January 05, 2010, 12:57:09 AM
Saddest Caller - It's actually not Spike! It's Chuck in the Truck!

Chuck in the Truck should win some kind of Most Appropriate for the Mike Show award.
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Post by: Pastor Josh on January 05, 2010, 04:24:50 PM: Thanks, folks, for the noms. It is an honor to be nominated.

I think I'm changing my vote for best guest. PFT is and always will be amazing, but I am going to nominate James Urbaniak. The way he fit in so well on his first appearance was astounding. He just fit right in to the groove of the show. I still laugh when I think of his Bayonne trivia song.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: masterofsparks on January 05, 2010, 05:14:11 PM: Aimee Mann should be nominated for best guest as well.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: erika on January 05, 2010, 06:04:18 PM: I vote Julie for best caller. She always makes me laugh and keeps up with Tom in her own way.

I think Wally Wackiman might be the best guest...
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: KickTheBobo on January 05, 2010, 06:45:24 PM: Best Caller: Nick from New Bedford, MA (on the Mike Show)
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Post by: betheboy on January 05, 2010, 06:57:12 PM: Best Newlywed Supercaller - Erika
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: masterofsparks on January 05, 2010, 07:01:58 PM: Can Wally be in contention for ROTY?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: ~L on January 05, 2010, 07:33:47 PM: Was this the year that Julie called, I think it was Julie, and said she wanted to visit the Best Show and Tom said "sure". Then she asked if she could sleep on his couch, and he said "NO". I can't keep the years in order. If so, that's a double header for "the Bravest and the Saddest." I am all for creating new categories.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Chris Kiss on January 05, 2010, 08:33:16 PM: Best Heave-Ho: the young woman who called about getting a Smashing Pumpkins tattoo and then later called Tom a "shadow of a man" for not being into guns.

OR!

Best Heave-Ho: the guy who called up to talk to PFT about Twitter and said, "Tom, I know you're not into the Twitter thing" and then when he was set straight about Tom's twitter usage and PFT suggested he follow him he said, "I'll think about it." Tom's response was amaziing.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: ireadashortstorytoday on January 06, 2010, 01:49:33 AM: Julie recently said something so perfect, something so equally sad and sublime, it keeps popping into my head:

I'm worse in person.

I think this deserves something.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Barry Egan on January 06, 2010, 02:51:47 AM: Quote from: blinky on January 05, 2010, 08:33:16 PM
Best Heave-Ho: the young woman who called about getting a Smashing Pumpkins tattoo and then later called Tom a "shadow of a man" for not being into guns.

OR!

Best Heave-Ho: the guy who called up to talk to PFT about Twitter and said, "Tom, I know you're not into the Twitter thing" and then when he was set straight about Tom's twitter usage and PFT suggested he follow him he said, "I'll think about it." Tom's response was amaziing.

Quote
Julie recently said something so perfect, something so equally sad and sublime, it keeps popping into my head:

I'm worse in person.

I think this deserves something.

These are fantastic. Remember the dates and/or times of these moments? (I'm going to be asking this question a lot)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: JustNicole on January 06, 2010, 10:44:22 AM: Smashing Pumpkins Tattoo Girl/Ally: 10/8/09 2:23:37

I know this because I called right after her.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 06, 2010, 10:57:02 AM: Quote from: JustNicole on January 06, 2010, 10:44:22 AM
Smashing Pumpkins Tattoo Girl/Ally: 10/8/09 2:23:37

I know this because I called right after her.

The PFT & Tom twitter convo was right before the big juggalo conversation, so that's whatever date that was ... 7/21/09. I also liked that call from Darren. That whole show was just nuts.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Barry Egan on January 06, 2010, 04:02:46 PM: Many thanks, ladies. This thread's on FIYAH. Keep it up!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: erika on January 06, 2010, 04:08:53 PM: Quote from: Be The Boy on January 05, 2010, 06:57:12 PM
Best Newlywed Supercaller - Erika

Awww... But I've barely called lately so I think I'm out of the running. Nice though :)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Sarah on January 06, 2010, 09:46:49 PM: That title would still be yours, regardless.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Hugman 3.0 on January 06, 2010, 11:04:41 PM: Quote from: DoodleJump! on January 05, 2010, 12:07:03 AM
I thought "doy" was a funny way of saying "duh."

Doy is yiddish for surely you must be joking.
No, it's the same as duh, as in, duh, how could I forget those two lovely people.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Pastor Josh on January 07, 2010, 12:50:31 AM: Forgive me if I'm out of line, but I thought a category for the FOT who contributed the most to the community but not necessarily to the show might be in order. (FOT of the Year?) If so, I open the nominations with Auntie Christina, who coordinated the Secret Santa for 2009. I know there were others who contributed editing skills, artistic genius, and various other talents, so it seems like a good idea to honor them.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: JustNicole on January 07, 2010, 01:20:24 AM: Quote
Julie recently said something so perfect, something so equally sad and sublime, it keeps popping into my head:

I'm worse in person.

I think this deserves something.

These are fantastic. Remember the dates and/or times of these moments? (I'm going to be asking this question a lot)
[/quote]

This was 12/1/09 14:55
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on January 07, 2010, 09:38:24 AM: Quote from: Pastor Josh on January 07, 2010, 12:50:31 AM
Forgive me if I'm out of line, but I thought a category for the FOT who contributed the most to the community but not necessarily to the show might be in order. (FOT of the Year?) If so, I open the nominations with Auntie Christina, who coordinated the Secret Santa for 2009. I know there were others who contributed editing skills, artistic genius, and various other talents, so it seems like a good idea to honor them.

You're sweet to say that^(TM), but even here it's silly for me to get a mention. Mel and Martin for example - who produce the main and the gems podcast respectively. Jason, Sparkiepop, etc etc.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: wwwes on January 07, 2010, 09:32:26 PM: Best Caller: Fredericks
Rookie of the Year: Wally Wackyman
Guest of the Year: Aimee Mann is a no brainer. She's been really funny every time she's on, always interesting. She should win solely for contributing that amazing cover of Too Many People.
Saddest Caller: Spike. I know it's easy, but MAN, his calls really got depressing this year.
...after that it gets fuzzy.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Reeleyes on January 07, 2010, 10:59:22 PM: Quote from: wwwes on January 07, 2010, 09:32:26 PM
Best Caller: Fredericks
Rookie of the Year: Wally Wackyman
Guest of the Year: Aimee Mann is a no brainer. She's been really funny every time she's on, always interesting. She should win solely for contributing that amazing cover of Too Many People.
Saddest Caller: Spike. I know it's easy, but MAN, his calls really got depressing this year.
...after that it gets fuzzy.

I agree on Fredricks and Spike but PFT would be my guest of the year based on the Juggalo conversation alone although Best Show did make me really get into Aimee Mann's music this year. I think Wally should get a higher honor like best co-host or something.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Spike on January 08, 2010, 09:33:05 AM: Quote from: Martin on January 02, 2010, 06:39:22 PM
Worst Call of the Year might well be Spike's call when Martin Short was on.

WRONG, PET
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Spike on January 08, 2010, 09:34:42 AM: Quote from: Pastor Josh on January 03, 2010, 12:47:21 PM
Saddest Call: Spike admitting that Weirdos Exposed wasn't real "for the sake of argument". I mean that as truly sad, not just pathetic. My heart broke a little bit.

Best Guest: Have to agree with PFT for the Juggalo conversation.

Caller of the Year: Andy from Bath. If not quality, at least in quantity. His improvement was remarkable.

WRONG !!!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Spike on January 08, 2010, 09:36:52 AM: Quote from: wwwes on January 07, 2010, 09:32:26 PM
Best Caller: Fredericks
Rookie of the Year: Wally Wackyman
Guest of the Year: Aimee Mann is a no brainer. She's been really funny every time she's on, always interesting. She should win solely for contributing that amazing cover of Too Many People.
Saddest Caller: Spike. I know it's easy, but MAN, his calls really got depressing this year.
...after that it gets fuzzy.

Saddest CAller? Wrong nomination.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: mahgeetah on January 08, 2010, 10:02:19 AM: Best Heave-Ho: The banning of Spike. Does this count? I don't know if he was technically heave-ho'd on that call, but it was satisfying and deserves mention nonetheless.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on January 08, 2010, 10:21:06 AM: Quote from: Spike on January 08, 2010, 09:36:52 AM
Quote from: wwwes on January 07, 2010, 09:32:26 PM
Best Caller: Fredericks
Rookie of the Year: Wally Wackyman
Guest of the Year: Aimee Mann is a no brainer. She's been really funny every time she's on, always interesting. She should win solely for contributing that amazing cover of Too Many People.
Saddest Caller: Spike. I know it's easy, but MAN, his calls really got depressing this year.
...after that it gets fuzzy.

Saddest CAller? Wrong nomination.

I find your Obama avatar a perfect choice, Spiker. He really disappointed me too.

Sad, sad, sad: perfect nomination.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Pastor Josh on January 08, 2010, 11:29:45 AM: Quote from: Spike on January 08, 2010, 09:34:42 AM
Quote from: Pastor Josh on January 03, 2010, 12:47:21 PM
Saddest Call: Spike admitting that Weirdos Exposed wasn't real "for the sake of argument". I mean that as truly sad, not just pathetic. My heart broke a little bit.

Best Guest: Have to agree with PFT for the Juggalo conversation.

Caller of the Year: Andy from Bath. If not quality, at least in quantity. His improvement was remarkable.

WRONG !!!!!

Spike, sorry, but I was really pulling for the book to be real. I was sincerely disappointed when it wasn't. That call was a sad time for me.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Spike on January 08, 2010, 12:15:52 PM: Quote from: mahgeetah on January 08, 2010, 10:02:19 AM
Best Heave-Ho: The banning of Spike. Does this count? I don't know if he was technically heave-ho'd on that call, but it was satisfying and deserves mention nonetheless.

I was NOT banned. Tom lifted the ban.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Spike on January 08, 2010, 12:20:39 PM: Quote from: fonpr on January 08, 2010, 10:21:06 AM
Quote from: Spike on January 08, 2010, 09:36:52 AM
Quote from: wwwes on January 07, 2010, 09:32:26 PM
Best Caller: Fredericks
Rookie of the Year: Wally Wackyman
Guest of the Year: Aimee Mann is a no brainer. She's been really funny every time she's on, always interesting. She should win solely for contributing that amazing cover of Too Many People.
Saddest Caller: Spike. I know it's easy, but MAN, his calls really got depressing this year.
...after that it gets fuzzy.

Saddest CAller? Wrong nomination.

I find your Obama avatar a perfect choice, Spiker. He really disappointed me too.

Sad, sad, sad: perfect nomination.

Fredericks, Fredericks, Fredericks: You will never compete with me and WIN !!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 08, 2010, 12:23:23 PM: Also most delusional poster, as well
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on January 08, 2010, 04:56:27 PM: Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 08, 2010, 12:23:23 PM
Also most delusional poster, as well

You stole my joke, Davy.

But he is correct I cannot compete with him (for most delusional caller).

But I really do appreciate him spelling my name correctly (3xs).
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Reeleyes on January 08, 2010, 08:31:03 PM: Quote from: fonpr on January 08, 2010, 04:56:27 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 08, 2010, 12:23:23 PM
Also most delusional poster, as well

You stole my joke, Davy.

But he is correct I cannot compete with him (for most delusional caller).

But I really do appreciate him spelling my name correctly (3xs).

Sorry Fredericks (formally Fredricks in my posts).
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on January 08, 2010, 11:05:46 PM: Quote from: Reeleyes on January 08, 2010, 08:31:03 PM
Quote from: fonpr on January 08, 2010, 04:56:27 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on January 08, 2010, 12:23:23 PM
Also most delusional poster, as well

You stole my joke, Davy.

But he is correct I cannot compete with him (for most delusional caller).

But I really do appreciate him spelling my name correctly (3xs).

Sorry Fredericks (formally Fredricks in my posts).

Apology accepted, Reel. I was just trying to find something positive to say to Spikee.

You are forgiven.
Speaking of which.
Archive.org has a great version of fIREHOSE covering a bunch of Who songs back in 1989.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: The H-Man on January 09, 2010, 12:21:28 AM: For my nomination for caller of the year, I will have to give that to you, Fredericks. I think you really did some great calls, one of my favorites being the recent "looped tree burning" thing. It was just so odd that i couldn't stop laughing.

As for this Best Guest, I like PFT, but I'm gonna have to put my money on Andrew WK. It was an actually really interesting look at him as a person without the nosebreaking for an album cover and the loud music about partying. He was really genuine, and it was cool to hear him.

Most delusional caller: Wally Wackiman, and yes, that's the official spelling of it. For thinking he'll ever be able to keep the protege spot, as well as getting Mike annoyed enough to use his own "Dump button" to kick him off, which I thought was hilarious.

Best Call: Gonna have to give it to Wallace from the Bronx. nobody else has mentioned him yet, but he stood up against Wally, and was making some odd yet hilarious points about "googly" eyes and got heave-hoed for talking about a real surgical procedure, which was pretty funny.

Rookie of the year's tough, cause I honestly have listened to so many hours of the Best Show that it's hard to remember when things happened. I wish I was as knowledgeable as other FOTs.

I don't really know what to think of much else. It's been a long year. Hopefully I'll be reminded of something in this thread that I enjoyed or would nominate.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Wes on January 09, 2010, 12:10:40 PM: Some more potential nominees, using the Best/Worst Moments thread as a guide.

The 1/6/09 show features a single, amazing segment that could contend for Best Call, make a case for Fredericks as Caller of the Year and serve as part of the Highlight Reel should Spike win Most Delusional. The call featured Fredericks vs. H-Man vs. Spike vs. the newly debuting Fredericks Soundboard and runs from 21 minutes to 28 minutes into the show. Highlights include:
0:21:25 - Tom declares Fredericks the break-out star of the show
0:25:21 - Spike sighs "Ohhh, this is stealing my thunder..."
0:25:36 - A defeated Spike whimpers "Ugh, he's drunk" in reference to the Fredericks Soundboard
0:26:52 - Spike sets off a year-long chain of events when he says to Fredericks "Oh, listen, I've been around WEIRDOS...fuh-evah!"

1/20/09 show, 1:35:50 two back-to-back contenders for Best Heave-Ho when Tom opens up the line to all first-time callers. First-time caller Carlos From Staten Island is informed that the Best Show is not Stand By Me and the need to build a Best Show Resume, and then Tom shockingly turns on first-time caller David From Montclair and explains that all new callers leave on Tom's terms.

A major Saddest Call contender would have to be someone who may also qualify for Rookie Of The Year: Charlie the Drug Addict. 1/27/09, starts at 2:53:45 with "How are ya, Tom? This is Charlie the Drug Addict!" and includes Charlie the Drug Addict's tales of knapsack-based crime and what I think is a brief detour into an attempt to hang himself with his own hair.

2/3/09: One of the best episodes of the year, when Tom asks listeners to call in with celebrity impressions.
-A strong contender for Most Delusional Caller: Petey's "You come to me on day of my daughter wedding?" (1:02:30)
-Best Heave-Ho nominee: Regular Joe's John Rhys-Davies Impression (1:05:45)
-Best Heave-Ho nominee: Brian In Queens tries to out Michael McDonald Tom's McDonald impression, met with Tom's "Don't do it with me! Heave Ho! I'm crushing you!" and leads to Tom retiring his Michael McDonald impression and then retiring ALL of his impressions except Isabel Sanford and Alan Alda (2:41:18-2:42:50)
-Best Heave-Ho nominee: The Great Joey Levels attempts to do an impression, possibly of himself, but Tom informs the world that he wants "nothing to do with Joey Levels!" and hangs up on him. Added historical importance: possibly Joey Levels' final appearance on the Best Show (2:59:22)
-Possible Best Call nominee (maybe too long?) Chad From Edwardsville does an impression of Chewbacca covering Dinosaur Jr's In A Jar (starts 2:06:52)
-Best Call nominee: Chris L From Maryland as Elvis Costello introducing Herbie Hancock on Spectacle (2:26:28)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Martin on January 09, 2010, 12:29:09 PM: Quote from: Wes on January 09, 2010, 12:10:40 PM

-Best Call nominee: Chris L From Maryland as Elvis Costello introducing Herbie Hancock on Spectacle (2:26:28)

Thanks for reminding me of this one, Wes. That was an amazing call.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: buffcoat on January 09, 2010, 09:41:35 PM: Is that the one that the short Chris L clip is from?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on January 09, 2010, 10:13:19 PM: Quote from: Wes on January 09, 2010, 12:10:40 PM
-Best Heave-Ho nominee: Regular Joe's John Rhys-Davies Impression (1:05:45)

Seconded!

Joe: "End scene."
Tom: "End call."

You took a bullet for comedy that night, Regular Joe.

P.S. Your John Rhys-Davies was spot on.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: eljezel on January 11, 2010, 12:28:25 AM: Best Caller: Fredericks

Best Call: When Tom used the Fredericks soundboard on Fredericks. Or the SCUMFORCE call!

Worst Caller: Spike

Most Delusional: Julie

2009 was packed with the funny stuff!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: eljezel on January 11, 2010, 12:33:30 AM: Another great segment: when Tom riffed off most of the Spectacle episode featuring The Police.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Spike on January 12, 2010, 08:12:31 AM: Quote from: eljezel on January 11, 2010, 12:28:25 AM
Best Caller: Fredericks

Best Call: When Tom used the Fredericks soundboard on Fredericks. Or the SCUMFORCE call!

Worst Caller: Spike

Most Delusional: Julie

2009 was packed with the funny stuff!

Worst Caller? What planet are you from?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: chuck from cedar rapids on January 12, 2010, 11:06:38 AM: I'd like to nominate Andrew WK for Best Guest. Andrew WK's theme song for Mike was fantastic. "He's more in sync then you think!"
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: not that James on January 12, 2010, 12:35:13 PM: Ben Kharakh deserves something. He's not the best, but he's reliably good. He's like a Hershey bar.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 12, 2010, 01:03:15 PM: Or like a triple-caffeinated Butterfinger
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Regular Joe on January 12, 2010, 02:21:35 PM: Quote from: JonFromMaplewood on January 09, 2010, 10:13:19 PM
Quote from: Wes on January 09, 2010, 12:10:40 PM
-Best Heave-Ho nominee: Regular Joe's John Rhys-Davies Impression (1:05:45)

Seconded!

Joe: "End scene."
Tom: "End call."

You took a bullet for comedy that night, Regular Joe.

P.S. Your John Rhys-Davies was spot on.

Holy Smokes why did I re-listen to that slop of a call!! I said "urine", and I almost said the SH word. I also sound kinda girly, which I don't like. Still, honor to be nominated!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: meamsean on January 13, 2010, 12:44:38 AM: Saddest Caller - The guy who got pencils for Christmas, then never asked for anything again
Best Call - The Williamsburg Hipster AKA a man who is trapped by his own existence - maybe my favorite of the year (my friend chantal's performance space? fribble? lil angel boy?)
Rookie of the Year - Wally Wackyman
Best Guest - Paul F. Tompkins (for the gathering of the juggalos and so much more)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Best Show on WFMU Awards Best Guest: Patton Oswalt
Post by: Crusherkc on January 13, 2010, 04:56:45 PM: The Bad Guys Won conversation w/Patton and the clips from the braggards 1986 New York Mets' record produced in their spring training. These guys beat the Boston Red Sox in the World Series that year so...are they really that bad? Yes, Eff them.

The whole episode is great. It felt like Patton was co-hosting w/Tom. Tombstone Kid from outside Ottawa finally gets to interview Matt Fraction under the aegis of Tom and Patton. I don't care the least about comic books but I've read them and loved them when young and appreciate this awesome conversation ("they're both under 'I', the 'Invincible Iron Man' and 'Iron Man'.", Matt The last words uttered before entering the City of Stone.

August 18, 2009: PATTON OSWALT Gets Metsmerized Live In The Studio! A Caller With A Cursed Family. Matt Fraction Gets Interviewed By The Tombstone Kid And Larry Da Perv Requests A Radio Date With Laurie!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: chuck from cedar rapids on January 14, 2010, 02:06:22 PM: My nomination for Saddest Caller might be the high-schooler who calls in with tired Chuck Norris/Mr. T jokes. That was painful - way to latch on to tired internet fads. I'll see what I can do to dig up her name. It's from the November 24 SIX HOUR EPIC!
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Post by: amiright?? on January 14, 2010, 03:34:20 PM: Most Delusional Caller: Dick, from last night's show.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: bonnaventure on January 15, 2010, 01:16:48 AM: Worst Caller: Anyone under the age of 18 except Caleb.
Best Caller: Fredricks
Saddest Call/er: The Drug Addict or Spike when he admitted that Weirdos Exposed was fake
Best Segment: Juggalos talk.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: ackbar on January 17, 2010, 07:23:58 AM: Worst Caller - Julie from Cincinnati
Saddest Caller - Spike
Best Caller - Fredericks
Rookie of the Year - Wally Wackiman
Best Guest - Paul F. Tompkins

i definitely would have to relisten to a lot of episodes to chime in on the other categories..
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: btof on January 17, 2010, 03:05:12 PM: Listening to the 7.21.09 episode and forgot that in addition to the call from the guy in line at the Mighty Boosh and the guy who was thinking about following Tom on Twitter, there is more saddest/most delusional caller potential. I throw Realize into the ring for his terrible impersonation of Tom. It is around 1:33 mark on the podcast
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Post by: Reeleyes on January 17, 2010, 06:33:48 PM: I wasn't delusional. I knew it was terrible but it was certainly sad.
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Post by: fonpr on January 17, 2010, 09:57:26 PM: Quote from: Reeleyes on January 17, 2010, 06:33:48 PM
I wasn't delusional. I knew it was terrible but it was certainly sad.

Do You Real EyZZZZ?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: methanolcereal on January 17, 2010, 09:57:40 PM: Worst Caller: Doc Hammer from the Venture Bros (Love the show, but that was Grade-A douchery)

Saddest Caller: The Smashing Pumpkins tattoo girl

Most Delusional Caller: Spike. Weirdos Exposed anyone?

Best Caller: FONPR4LIFE

Best Call: Brian from Brooklyn w/ the Jet magazine story OR his "going south" story about him, his sister, a cop, a faked illness and a trip to the hospital (I am 90% sure this as the same dude)

Rookie of the Year: Eric the Tombstone Kid

Best Heave-Ho: Jen Kirkman's husband

Best Guest: PFT - Gathering of the Juggalos OR James in Studio

Best Threat on Tom's Life: Rabid B. Hatchetman and the Juggalape
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: btof on January 18, 2010, 06:54:07 PM: Quote from: Reeleyes on January 17, 2010, 06:33:48 PM
I wasn't delusional. I knew it was terrible but it was certainly sad.

Sorry Reeleyes. Delusional might have been a tad strong. I want nominees that are different than the usual suspects. Saddest call works for me ;)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Reeleyes on January 19, 2010, 11:16:47 PM: Quote from: btof on January 18, 2010, 06:54:07 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on January 17, 2010, 06:33:48 PM
I wasn't delusional. I knew it was terrible but it was certainly sad.

Sorry Reeleyes. Delusional might have been a tad strong. I want nominees that are different than the usual suspects. Saddest call works for me ;)

How about best bad Tom impression (mine was better than Wally's).
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on January 19, 2010, 11:19:43 PM: Quote from: Reeleyes on January 19, 2010, 11:16:47 PM

How about best bad Tom impression (mine was better than Wally's).
Sorry Reeleyes. Delusional might have been a tad strong.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Reeleyes on January 19, 2010, 11:22:58 PM: Quote from: fonpr on January 19, 2010, 11:19:43 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on January 19, 2010, 11:16:47 PM

How about best bad Tom impression (mine was better than Wally's).
Sorry Reeleyes. Delusional might have been a tad strong.

You really know how to confuse a guy's feelings Fredericks.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on January 19, 2010, 11:35:47 PM: Quote from: Reeleyes on January 19, 2010, 11:22:58 PM
Quote from: fonpr on January 19, 2010, 11:19:43 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on January 19, 2010, 11:16:47 PM

How about best bad Tom impression (mine was better than Wally's).
Sorry Reeleyes. Delusional might have been a tad strong.

You really know how to confuse a guy's feelings Fredericks.

Just doing my job.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: stepheninchicago on January 20, 2010, 03:31:33 AM: seriously, this is the hardest... 2009 had so many rich rich moments.

Worst Caller: Doc Hammer

~~Saddest Caller~~ Best Turf Out (aka "The Hesh Award"): Spike and the "Weirdos Exposed" debacle

Most Delusional Caller: Andy from Baff

Best Caller: Fredricks from New Port Richey (Easily)

Best Call: Larry Da Perv 5/12/09 (Patton Oswalt/Amiee Mann Episode)

Rookie of the Year: Caleb from Brooklyn

Best Heave-Ho: TIE: Total sleeper but, 3/31/09 an unnamed caller calls in at the last minute to ask Tom what was his favorite moment of the Delocated season finale (DIG IT UP...it's incredible) b/w Jen Kirkman's husband.

Best Guest: Jon "Drac Search" Glaser

Best Threat on Tom's Life: Carl inadvertently turning the control board into a time bomb.

Best Mike Show Call: Greg X-Mas Time (from the band Hayride; makes fun of every caller preceding him and then tells the best childhood trauma story)

Tom, is it alright if I too nominate the "Gathering Of the Juggalos" as "best segment?" ;)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: masterofsparks on January 20, 2010, 06:34:24 AM: Quote from: stepheninchicago on January 20, 2010, 03:31:33 AM

Best Mike Show Call: Greg X-Mas Time (from the band Hayride; makes fun of every caller preceding him and then tells the best childhood trauma story)

Nice one. I'd thought about this but couldn't remember the guy's name. That guy should call again.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on January 23, 2010, 11:47:08 AM: Quote from: fonpr on January 17, 2010, 09:57:26 PM
Quote from: Reeleyes on January 17, 2010, 06:33:48 PM
I wasn't delusional. I knew it was terrible but it was certainly sad.

Do You Real EyZZZZ?

this is why you win my heart. as best caller.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: happyfluke on January 24, 2010, 06:29:53 PM: Quote
Best Call: Larry Da Perv 5/12/09 (Patton Oswalt/Amiee Mann Episode)

That call had me falling off the couch, even just listening again now I started getting sore laughing at Patton and Tom imitate Larry Da Perv as a unicorn.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: nicole on January 24, 2010, 09:10:17 PM: The obvious:

Best caller: Fredericks
Worst: Spike

I have to add Best Original Score / Musical Collaboration: Explosion / Piranha 3D (incredible)

There were so many insane amazing Best Show moments in 2009, but I have to throw Mike some credit for getting that Kevin Smith interview. That KILLED. Tom's interjections completely cracked me up.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: nicole on January 24, 2010, 09:34:50 PM: "Hi Kevin, huge fan. My name is Tom."
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: nicole on January 24, 2010, 10:04:38 PM: Oh and one more! Tom's rendition of Elvis Costello and Lou Reed singing Perfect Day!!!
Pretty sure that was 2009...
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: stepheninchicago on January 25, 2010, 12:44:58 PM: Tom's Jimmy Webb story was certainly a highlight of '09 as well. That has to get some sort of dap.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Ike on January 25, 2010, 06:32:12 PM: Caller of the Year: Fredricks. He is, far and away, my favorite caller.

Call of the Year: Mike from Manhattan, I think--Jet mag. call. Completely killed me.

BIGGEST LAUGH OF THE YEAR: When Tom played Mike the salutation from Bruno S. That WHOLE show was incredible--maybe my favorite of the year.

2009 has been my favorite year of THE BEST SHOW.

The best!
Ike
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fletcher munson on January 25, 2010, 07:25:49 PM: Saddest call: After a build up on the board, with 3 minutes remaining on the show, Hugman finally calls in, and even though he is the last caller of the decade, is told
Tom: Unfortunately Jason has some bad news for you, tell him, Jason
Jason: I'm the last caller of the decade
Hugman: (teary) that's bad news indeed
Tom: Call back next week

Bwhahahaha
so so sad.

Even sadder: Hugman doesn't bother calling in the next week.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: johnD on January 26, 2010, 11:10:55 AM: if i remember correctly, early this year kelvin juniper threatened tom with a death by "mind bear". that was awesome and gets my vote.
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Post by: Big Plastic Head on January 26, 2010, 12:18:54 PM: Quote from: fletcher munson on January 25, 2010, 07:25:49 PM
Saddest call: After a build up on the board, with 3 minutes remaining on the show, Hugman finally calls in, and even though he is the last caller of the decade, is told
Tom: Unfortunately Jason has some bad news for you, tell him, Jason
Jason: I'm the last caller of the decade
Hugman: (teary) that's bad news indeed
Tom: Call back next week

Bwhahahaha
so so sad.

Even sadder: Hugman doesn't bother calling in the next week.

I believe he was at an audition during the show then.

That said, Jason calling in at the end was pretty great. It got a big laugh from me.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Jason From Buffalo on January 26, 2010, 01:58:51 PM: Worst Caller - Andy from Bath (he's terrib le except the American accent)
Saddest Caller - Spike (admitting Weirdos Exposed doesn't exist)
Most Delusional Caller - Spike ("reading" Weirdos Exposed)
Best Caller - Julie from Cincinnatti
Rookie of the Year - Wally Wackiman
Best Heave-Ho - "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" tattoo girl and her brother
Best Guest/Segment - PFT (The Gathering episode)
Best Threat on Tom's Life - Not really a threat, but all calls about how Tom is going to call about the magazines
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Chris L on January 26, 2010, 02:43:11 PM: Quote from: Jason From Buffalo on January 26, 2010, 01:58:51 PM
Saddest Caller - Spike (admitting Weirdos Exposed doesn't exist*)

*For the purposes of this award ceremony.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: ben on January 26, 2010, 10:06:53 PM: Best Guest - PFT

Best Call - Pastor Josh asking how to find Ted Leo's albums in a record store. Great question!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: scratchbomb on January 26, 2010, 11:09:38 PM: dunno how they fit, category wise, but my favorite moments of the last year were:

* The Gathering of the Juggalos dissection w/Paul F. Tompkins
* The Martin Short Interview
* The Weirdos Exposed unmasking

And on a personal note, I appreciated the opportunity to tell a treasured family story on the air.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: ben on January 27, 2010, 04:07:54 AM: Quote from: Big Plastic Head on January 26, 2010, 12:18:54 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on January 25, 2010, 07:25:49 PM
Saddest call: After a build up on the board, with 3 minutes remaining on the show, Hugman finally calls in, and even though he is the last caller of the decade, is told
Tom: Unfortunately Jason has some bad news for you, tell him, Jason
Jason: I'm the last caller of the decade
Hugman: (teary) that's bad news indeed
Tom: Call back next week

Bwhahahaha
so so sad.

Even sadder: Hugman doesn't bother calling in the next week.

I believe he was at an audition during the show then.

That said, Jason calling in at the end was pretty great. It got a big laugh from me.

It was disappointing hugman did not get to talk more, but great to hear from an all-timer like Jason anytime on the show.

Nothing about hugman is sad, he is awesome. He does deserve an award of some sort though. For something good.

What about a life time achievement award? I know Officer Tom only called in a few times this year, but I think his loyalty to the program and the consistent quality of his calls over the years should be recognized.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fletcher munson on January 27, 2010, 07:18:04 AM: Quote from: ben on January 27, 2010, 04:07:54 AM
Quote from: Big Plastic Head on January 26, 2010, 12:18:54 PM
Quote from: fletcher munson on January 25, 2010, 07:25:49 PM
Saddest call: After a build up on the board, with 3 minutes remaining on the show, Hugman finally calls in, and even though he is the last caller of the decade, is told
Tom: Unfortunately Jason has some bad news for you, tell him, Jason
Jason: I'm the last caller of the decade
Hugman: (teary) that's bad news indeed
Tom: Call back next week

Bwhahahaha
so so sad.

Even sadder: Hugman doesn't bother calling in the next week.

I believe he was at an audition during the show then.

That said, Jason calling in at the end was pretty great. It got a big laugh from me.

It was disappointing hugman did not get to talk more, but great to hear from an all-timer like Jason anytime on the show.

Nothing about hugman is sad, he is awesome. He does deserve an award of some sort though. For something good.

What about a life time achievement award? I know Officer Tom only called in a few times this year, but I think his loyalty to the program and the consistent quality of his calls over the years should be recognized.
I meant Jason was the sad one. Wanting to be the last caller of the decade - pffft. What a whiny baby.
But now that you mention it, I guess I see your point about Hugman being seen as sad.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Rasmussen on January 28, 2010, 06:20:36 PM: Does The Mike Show count as a possible rookie of the year?
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Post by: Dan in Chicago on January 28, 2010, 07:45:05 PM: Worst Caller: Andy from Bath
Most Delusional Caller: Spike
Best Caller: Fredericks from New Port Richey
Best Call: Kid who plays the "Look Out Piranha" song on guitar.
Best Guest: PFT for the Gathering of the Juggalos
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: effecT on February 01, 2010, 05:12:56 AM: Quote from: Shaggy 2 Grote on January 02, 2010, 02:35:10 PM
For Best Call, I nominate the Child-on-Child Violence lady. Also, worst call.
seconded
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on February 02, 2010, 09:43:48 AM: i want dfk to call in and do an impression of a guy from Bath.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: happyfluke on February 03, 2010, 03:16:46 PM: Quote from: Ike on January 25, 2010, 06:32:12 PM
BIGGEST LAUGH OF THE YEAR: When Tom played Mike the salutation from Bruno S. That WHOLE show was incredible--maybe my favorite of the year.
What's the date of that show?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 05, 2010, 11:48:06 AM: Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 02, 2010, 09:43:48 AM
i want dfk to call in and do an impression of a guy from Bath.

Wow, I would do the worst British accent ever. Any coaches out there?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Big Plastic Head on February 05, 2010, 12:09:20 PM: Quote from: dave from knoxville on February 05, 2010, 11:48:06 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 02, 2010, 09:43:48 AM
i want dfk to call in and do an impression of a guy from Bath.

Wow, I would do the worst British accent ever. Any coaches out there?

Perfect. Have you heard Andy from Bath!?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 05, 2010, 12:11:29 PM: Quote from: Big Plastic Head on February 05, 2010, 12:09:20 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on February 05, 2010, 11:48:06 AM
Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on February 02, 2010, 09:43:48 AM
i want dfk to call in and do an impression of a guy from Bath.

Wow, I would do the worst British accent ever. Any coaches out there?

Perfect. Have you heard Andy from Bath!?

Aye say, old mate, aye 'ave! Care for a pint?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Matt on February 05, 2010, 05:48:03 PM: Worst Caller: [Tie] All the regular callers who revealed their secret depravity during The Mike & Therese Show
Saddest Caller: Andy From Bath, for only being accepted because of his American accent (Honorable Mention: Larry The Perv, for suggesting a radio date with Laurie)
Most Delusional Caller: Spike, for the WEIRDOS EXPOSED debacle
Best Call: [5-Way Tie] Guy Tries To Psyche Tom Out With Mind Games, 6/23/09; Ted Leo's "Going South" Stories, 6/30/09; Guy Who Tried To Psyche Tom Out With Mind Games Calls Back In Disguise, 7/7/09; Julie's Mini-Show, 6/2/09; Spike Admits WEIRDOS EXPOSED Doesn't Exist, 11/10/09.
Best Caller: Julie From Cincinnati
Rookie Of The Year: Pastor Josh
Best Heave-Ho: Tom Rope-A-Dopes The "Psychedelic Sitting Room" Guy, 2/17/09
Best Guest: Wally Wackiman
Best Threat On Tom's Life: Death by Juggalape, 7/28/09
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 05, 2010, 07:25:41 PM: Quote from: Matt on February 05, 2010, 05:48:03 PM
Worst Caller: [Tie] All the regular callers who revealed their secret depravity during The Mike & Therese Show
Saddest Caller: Andy From Bath, for only being accepted because of his American accent (Honorable Mention: Larry The Perv, for suggesting a radio date with Laurie)
Most Delusional Caller: Spike, for the WEIRDOS EXPOSED debacle
Best Call: [5-Way Tie] Guy Tries To Psyche Tom Out With Mind Games, 6/23/09; Ted Leo's "Going South" Stories, 6/30/09; Guy Who Tried To Psyche Tom Out With Mind Games Calls Back In Disguise, 7/7/09; Julie's Mini-Show, 6/2/09; Spike Admits WEIRDOS EXPOSED Doesn't Exist, 11/10/09.
Best Caller: Julie From Cincinnati
Rookie Of The Year: Pastor Josh
Best Heave-Ho: Tom Rope-A-Dopes The "Psychedelic Sitting Room" Guy, 2/17/09
Best Guest: Wally Wackiman
Best Threat On Tom's Life: Death by Juggalape, 7/28/09

Wait, does this mean I am tied for worst caller? You BASTARD. You better not let me and Roy Bacigalupo know where you live. Pick a fight with me, I DAREya.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: stephen on February 06, 2010, 05:31:20 AM: For BEST THREAT AGAINST TOM'S LIFE: Barry the Hot Dog Vendor threatens to turn Tom into the world's largest and dumbest hot dog with a bonus threat against Paul F. Tompkins. From the January 13th show at around 1:36.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: samir on February 08, 2010, 11:50:33 AM: Quote from: dave from knoxville on February 05, 2010, 11:48:06 AM
Wow, I would do the worst British accent ever. Any coaches out there?

Dave, my rates are very reasonable.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Matt on February 09, 2010, 01:12:42 PM: Quote from: dave from knoxville on February 05, 2010, 07:25:41 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 05, 2010, 05:48:03 PM
Worst Caller: [Tie] All the regular callers who revealed their secret depravity during The Mike & Therese Show
Saddest Caller: Andy From Bath, for only being accepted because of his American accent (Honorable Mention: Larry The Perv, for suggesting a radio date with Laurie)
Most Delusional Caller: Spike, for the WEIRDOS EXPOSED debacle
Best Call: [5-Way Tie] Guy Tries To Psyche Tom Out With Mind Games, 6/23/09; Ted Leo's "Going South" Stories, 6/30/09; Guy Who Tried To Psyche Tom Out With Mind Games Calls Back In Disguise, 7/7/09; Julie's Mini-Show, 6/2/09; Spike Admits WEIRDOS EXPOSED Doesn't Exist, 11/10/09.
Best Caller: Julie From Cincinnati
Rookie Of The Year: Pastor Josh
Best Heave-Ho: Tom Rope-A-Dopes The "Psychedelic Sitting Room" Guy, 2/17/09
Best Guest: Wally Wackiman
Best Threat On Tom's Life: Death by Juggalape, 7/28/09

Wait, does this mean I am tied for worst caller? You BASTARD. You better not let me and Roy Bacigalupo know where you live. Pick a fight with me, I DAREya.

Dave, I relistened to your call, and I admit I was wrong to lump you in with those mutants. Your stories had less to do with childhood cruelties you perpetrated, and more to do with random bad things befalling kids you knew. You're certainly not in a league with a Mike From Manhattan, say. I apologize.

Now apologize to me for your insane Frank Booth mini-rant, and we can all go home.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Ojingeo on February 09, 2010, 01:20:52 PM: I think Spike should get a special achievement in sadness and delusion. He really went above and beyond this year.

Andy from Bath should be nominated as saddest and most delusional caller. (I vote that we collapse the two categories.) However, owing to his youth, I think he should not actually be inflicted with the award. Spike should win it instead, as a warning to Andy--and to us all.

Wally Wackiman should win rookie of the year. He went from caller to protege in the span of a few months. (It was unfortunate that Z-man tripped him up in the end.)

And despite my fondness for him, I think FoNPR should be disqualified for best caller because of his puppetism.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on February 09, 2010, 01:54:48 PM: Quote from: meltmaster on February 09, 2010, 01:20:52 PM

And despite my fondness for him, I think FoNPR should be disqualified for best caller because of his puppetism.

Wait a minute here!

Mr. Meltmaster, have you forgotten my later conversion. I admitted I was in error re: our cloth brethren and supported the felt-fellow in the end.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dave from knoxville on February 10, 2010, 06:32:06 AM: Quote from: Matt on February 09, 2010, 01:12:42 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on February 05, 2010, 07:25:41 PM
Quote from: Matt on February 05, 2010, 05:48:03 PM
Worst Caller: [Tie] All the regular callers who revealed their secret depravity during The Mike & Therese Show
Saddest Caller: Andy From Bath, for only being accepted because of his American accent (Honorable Mention: Larry The Perv, for suggesting a radio date with Laurie)
Most Delusional Caller: Spike, for the WEIRDOS EXPOSED debacle
Best Call: [5-Way Tie] Guy Tries To Psyche Tom Out With Mind Games, 6/23/09; Ted Leo's "Going South" Stories, 6/30/09; Guy Who Tried To Psyche Tom Out With Mind Games Calls Back In Disguise, 7/7/09; Julie's Mini-Show, 6/2/09; Spike Admits WEIRDOS EXPOSED Doesn't Exist, 11/10/09.
Best Caller: Julie From Cincinnati
Rookie Of The Year: Pastor Josh
Best Heave-Ho: Tom Rope-A-Dopes The "Psychedelic Sitting Room" Guy, 2/17/09
Best Guest: Wally Wackiman
Best Threat On Tom's Life: Death by Juggalape, 7/28/09

Wait, does this mean I am tied for worst caller? You BASTARD. You better not let me and Roy Bacigalupo know where you live. Pick a fight with me, I DAREya.

Dave, I relistened to your call, and I admit I was wrong to lump you in with those mutants. Your stories had less to do with childhood cruelties you perpetrated, and more to do with random bad things befalling kids you knew. You're certainly not in a league with a Mike From Manhattan, say. I apologize.

Now apologize to me for your insane Frank Booth mini-rant, and we can all go home.

Sincerest apologies. Want to arm-wrestle?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Ojingeo on February 11, 2010, 04:54:29 AM: Quote from: fonpr on February 09, 2010, 01:54:48 PM
Quote from: meltmaster on February 09, 2010, 01:20:52 PM

And despite my fondness for him, I think FoNPR should be disqualified for best caller because of his puppetism.

Wait a minute here!

Mr. Meltmaster, have you forgotten my later conversion. I admitted I was in error re: our cloth brethren and supported the felt-fellow in the end.

Oh. Somehow I missed that in the fray. I'm glad you've given in to puppet love. Or at least tolerance. I officially vote for you to be nominated for caller of the year.

Edit: PS: Wanting to add that Julie should be nominated because she called in sober. I was so happy for her I wanted to cry.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: chuck from cedar rapids on February 13, 2010, 02:29:19 AM: edit: Crap! Wrong post in the wrong thread.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on February 26, 2010, 07:05:56 PM: I think Wally Wackiman is deserving of at least an honorable mention for best guest :-D

Julie Klausner, John Hodgman, Aimee Mann, Todd Barry...I can't decide!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on February 26, 2010, 07:19:45 PM: Quote
Best Heave-ho - That one girl and her wiseacre brother from two weeks ago. Maybe it's because I loved that call, I don't know. Oh god, Mr. Bungle tee shirt. I love it

Oh Yeah! Loved that too.

For worst call - wasn't there a racist guy who called badmouthing Bayonne? Or was that an older episode...
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Barry Egan on March 11, 2010, 11:02:03 PM: (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/reliable-source/burkett9_1.jpg)

~~3.23.10~~ ~~3.30.10~~

Last chance for nominations!

If you feel strongly about a suggestion listed earlier in this thread, PLEASE help me track down the Date and Time of the call. Otherwise it may not be found in time to be included!

Also, for those we all know will certainly be nominated, likely for multiple categories, please help me find some calls and/or quick sound-bytes from those folks!

HELP ME HELP BEN HELP YOU.

Thank you.
-Dorvid
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: nicolasw on March 22, 2010, 12:25:57 AM: This may be stretching the term "guest." But I'd have to vote Karl the Repair Guy. (Sept 8, 2009)

Add another one to Spike's "Weirdos Exposed"

Best Call: Julie for "The Julie Show" (June 2, 2009)

Rookie of the Year: Pastor Josh vs. Wally Wackiman.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Spike on March 25, 2010, 12:29:14 PM: Quote from: Martin on January 02, 2010, 06:39:22 PM
Worst Call of the Year might well be Spike's call when Martin Short was on.

WRONG !!!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Tom Scharpling on March 30, 2010, 04:13:20 PM: An update - the awards show is not happening tonight due to some circumstances on my end of things.

IT WILL HAPPEN THOUGH.

Tom.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 30, 2010, 04:45:13 PM: Will there be any show tonight, Tom?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Martin on March 30, 2010, 05:11:25 PM: Hello, my name is Tom: yes, there will be a show tonight.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on March 31, 2010, 10:21:52 AM: Thanks, Tom! And thanks for doing a broadcast last night from Sweden!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: icepants on April 13, 2010, 11:54:57 PM: I haven't check the whole thread but I hope the Gerdnderinen bit gets included from july 7th (30mns 35scs in). I don't know why but that bit is so funny to me. Just the fact that Tom is obviously goofing on this guy and he just won't give up on trying to get his name said correctly.

Tom: What's up Gerdnderinen?

:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Spike on April 15, 2010, 09:44:25 AM: Quote from: meltmaster on February 09, 2010, 01:20:52 PM
I think Spike should get a special achievement in sadness and delusion. He really went above and beyond this year.

Andy from Bath should be nominated as saddest and most delusional caller. (I vote that we collapse the two categories.) However, owing to his youth, I think he should not actually be inflicted with the award. Spike should win it instead, as a warning to Andy--and to us all.

Wally Wackiman should win rookie of the year. He went from caller to protege in the span of a few months. (It was unfortunate that Z-man tripped him up in the end.)

And despite my fondness for him, I think FoNPR should be disqualified for best caller because of his puppetism.

I THINK NOT, PETS. SADNESS AND DELUSIONAL? I DON'T THINK SO, LOVEYS.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: waitwuuuut on April 29, 2010, 03:08:52 PM: Oh my gosh Spike, I love ur work.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: LaunchCode on May 11, 2010, 09:34:39 PM: when when when when when when when when

will it be?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Sarah on May 11, 2010, 10:51:30 PM: When it is.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on May 11, 2010, 11:38:05 PM: Quote from: Sarah on May 11, 2010, 10:51:30 PM
When it is.

I thought it was all over.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Barry Egan on May 12, 2010, 12:25:31 AM: It's not all over. It is happening soon.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: JustNicole on May 12, 2010, 01:30:11 PM: "Soon, soon. You're a balloon."
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dania on May 18, 2010, 01:35:43 PM: Quote from: Tom Scharpling on March 30, 2010, 04:13:20 PM
An update - the awards show is not happening tonight due to some circumstances on my end of things.

IT WILL HAPPEN THOUGH.

Tom.

WHEN? TONIGHT?!?!?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Reeleyes on May 18, 2010, 04:27:06 PM: God, I hope I win for best foreign documentary.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on May 18, 2010, 05:05:54 PM: Wah, I can't listen tonight b/c I have to take an evening flight for work. I hate missing live Best Show.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: masterofsparks on May 18, 2010, 06:58:45 PM: Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 18, 2010, 05:05:54 PM
Wah, I can't listen tonight b/c I have to take an evening flight for work. I hate missing live Best Show.

Do a cold call while you're in mid-air. That'll be the real test of your impending supercaller status.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on May 19, 2010, 12:27:31 AM: Quote from: masterofsparks on May 18, 2010, 06:58:45 PM
Quote from: Auntie Christina on May 18, 2010, 05:05:54 PM
Wah, I can't listen tonight b/c I have to take an evening flight for work. I hate missing live Best Show.

Do a cold call while you're in mid-air. That'll be the real test of your impending supercaller status.

Ha, you know I almost did that? I was doing the crap crossword puzzle in the inflight magazine and was going to call and ask Tom for some help but the flight attendant made us turn our phones off.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Barry Egan on May 22, 2010, 12:32:02 AM: (http://weblogs.variety.com/thompsononhollywood/images/2008/02/26/cody_diabloafterglow.jpg)
The 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
~~February~~ ~~March 24~~ May 25, 2010

Recognizing Excellence/Steamrolling Chumps in the Following Categories:

Best Caller
Worst Caller
Best Call
Worst Call
Saddest Caller
Rookie of the Year
Most Delusional Caller
Best Guest
Best Threat on Tom's Life
Best Moment
Best Heave-Ho
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Martin on May 22, 2010, 10:22:09 AM: Exciting.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on May 22, 2010, 11:20:40 AM: Quote from: Martin on May 22, 2010, 10:22:09 AM
Exciting.

Martin, you failed to use an explanation point.

Or was that a purposeful act of omission?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: icepants on May 25, 2010, 09:38:48 AM: ;D can't wait.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 25, 2010, 09:54:07 AM: HOLY MOLY!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dave from knoxville on May 25, 2010, 11:10:10 PM: I have to admit I guessed wrong (I thought it was going to be Christina, also deserving), but when I heard it was Fredericks, it made sense. Congratulations, NPR, you've got one hell of a perspective on things, and an entertaining way of sharing it.

Congratulations to ALL the winners, and also to Larry and Spike.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: NJL on May 26, 2010, 12:08:33 AM: That Chris L call definitely deserved to win.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: snailed on May 26, 2010, 12:55:47 AM: Man, I can't believe I was out and missed it tonight. I'm frantically clicking the "refresh" page on the archives. Dying to listen ASAP.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Barry Egan on May 26, 2010, 01:01:33 AM: Hey all, thanks so much for this thread. It made my job much easier and much more fun. Wanna know what the other two nominees for Best Moment were? Or who was the 5th nominee for Rookie of the Year?

And while I'm here, does anyone know the home address for the CEO of Dropsend.com? Maybe for his son's prep school?

Once that's out of the way, I'll post all of the aired and unaired clips in this thread.

In the meantime here's the full Aimee Mann song, just uploaded to youtube.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGpZXgqYVF4[/youtube]

(She got robbed)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Martin on May 26, 2010, 01:48:48 AM: Thanks for your hard work, David - you could tell how much effort you put into those clips. So bummed that you were unable to attend in person.

I had a blast. Even when I was encouraged to belt out the simpleton slogan of "MAAAAAALMÖÖÖÖÖ".
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: ben on May 26, 2010, 02:38:54 AM: Quote from: Martin on May 26, 2010, 01:48:48 AM
Thanks for your hard work, David - you could tell how much effort you put into those clips. So bummed that you were unable to attend in person.

I had a blast. Even when I was encouraged to belt out the simpleton slogan of "MAAAAAALMÖÖÖÖÖ".

You sounded great Martin. I hope you had as much or more fun in studio as all the other FOT's had listening.

Go Malmo!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on May 26, 2010, 09:12:37 AM: AWESOME SHOW!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on May 26, 2010, 10:00:34 AM: Quote from: Martin on May 26, 2010, 01:48:48 AM
Thanks for your hard work, David - you could tell how much effort you put into those clips. So bummed that you were unable to attend in person.

Agreed ... there were bits I'd forgotten!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Christina on May 26, 2010, 10:05:15 AM: Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 25, 2010, 11:10:10 PM
I have to admit I guessed wrong (I thought it was going to be Christina, also deserving)

Aw. Everyone's been so complimentary I've been all blushing & giggly since last night.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Chris L on May 26, 2010, 10:45:16 AM: Thank you again to Tom for selecting my call. Winning Best Call on the Funniest Show on Earth is pretty unbelievable. And another great job by David editing the clips.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: mackro on May 26, 2010, 11:17:56 AM: David, I wanted to thank you too for the hard work. I loved the intros and outros. Nice touch. (NYANH!) I'm still catching up to the classic moments, so it was nice to finally hear most of them which I hadn't heard. Obviously thanks to Tom, Mike, Therese, Martin, Paul, Milo, Jen, Neil, Julie, ChrisL, anyone else I forgot and of course Spike for calling in.

Surprised Bernie Taupin didn't call, though.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on May 26, 2010, 11:46:44 AM: Congrats to Spike for going from his ban to cleaning up at the Best Show Awards!

I was let down my favorite for worst caller (Michael K) lost to one of my favorite callers (Larry D. Perv).
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Barry Egan on May 26, 2010, 05:24:47 PM: Thanks, guys. I could get used to this real-name thing.

Here's a .zip file of everything I produced for this year's show.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RYIV6A44 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RYIV6A44)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: emma on May 26, 2010, 06:58:26 PM: Missed this live but I'm really excited to listen to the podcast. Always a highlight - Dorvid is the best of the best!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: erika on May 26, 2010, 07:27:03 PM: I didn't want to interrupt the show with this, but Dorvid is my FOT Of The Year for heroically rescuing our old kitty Hercules from our unhappy, kitty-filled home and giving him a new place to rule.

There's no audio clip to go with that, but I do have this (also courtesy of Dorvid)

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs082.snc1/4883_98617728443_673733443_1969631_211946_n.jpg)

FOT. OF. THE. YEAR.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on May 26, 2010, 07:41:42 PM: TWO THUMBS UP!! The juggalo thing was so great with the music - loved it!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: ben on May 27, 2010, 01:07:52 AM: Quote from: Barry Egan on May 26, 2010, 05:24:47 PM
Thanks, guys. I could get used to this real-name thing.

Here's a .zip file of everything I produced for this year's show.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RYIV6A44 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RYIV6A44)

Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: The H-Man on May 27, 2010, 01:17:12 PM: Quote from: chadroeder on May 26, 2010, 09:27:35 PM
Rookie of the year with Wally...quite an honor for a young man! Thank you Best Show for some touching moments over the past few months! We were ecstatic last night. An historic moment for this family.

--milo's dad

Congratulations to you and your son, sir. And to my brother along with Wally, I wish them the fondest congratulations. They definitely deserved this win. Still, kinda disappointed by the 3-way tie for Best Guest. I will gladly pass down the title, but it's just kinda odd that it includes all three, although I find Patton and PFT to be quite worthy of the title, and even a little bit to Kevin Smith.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Spike on June 01, 2010, 12:35:20 PM: Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 25, 2010, 11:10:10 PM
I have to admit I guessed wrong (I thought it was going to be Christina, also deserving), but when I heard it was Fredericks, it made sense. Congratulations, NPR, you've got one hell of a perspective on things, and an entertaining way of sharing it.

Congratulations to ALL the winners, and also to Larry and Spike.

Why am I getting special billing, when I should have been BEST CALLER !!!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 01, 2010, 04:42:43 PM: Quote from: Spike on June 01, 2010, 12:35:20 PM
Quote from: dave from knoxville on May 25, 2010, 11:10:10 PM
I have to admit I guessed wrong (I thought it was going to be Christina, also deserving), but when I heard it was Fredericks, it made sense. Congratulations, NPR, you've got one hell of a perspective on things, and an entertaining way of sharing it.

Congratulations to ALL the winners, and also to Larry and Spike.

Why am I getting special billing, when I should have been BEST CALLER !!!!!

I am willing to cede most consistent caller.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: dave from knoxville on June 10, 2010, 09:33:59 AM: When Fredericks, who I love, called in this week, and said "caller of the year!", he used the exact same cadence as "yabba dabba do!".
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: fonpr on June 10, 2010, 09:52:43 AM: Quote from: dave from knoxville on June 10, 2010, 09:33:59 AM
Fredericks used the exact same cadence as "yabba dabba do!".

I just threw a Dino-Burger against the wall!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual The Best Show on WFMU's The Best Show on WFMU Awards
Post by: Reeleyes on June 20, 2010, 09:42:14 PM: Just want to say that it was nice to be nominated... or was it. It was a great episode.