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The Best Show on WFMU => Show Discussion => Topic started by: Eric Fishlegs on July 25, 2010, 02:18:10 PM

Title: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on July 25, 2010, 02:18:10 PM
I know you guys will probably laugh at me for asking this question, but it's bothered   me since Tom mentioned it on one of the first shows I listened to- Is Tom really married to Jillian Barberi?

My gut says "no" but then again I also would have never believed that Tom was really an executive producer for MONK and that the guy who calls in playing all those characters is really a highly respected indie rock drummer.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: Sarah on July 25, 2010, 02:22:18 PM
These mysteries are best figured out on one's own.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: Pidgeon on July 25, 2010, 02:26:36 PM
Yeah, I like that his personal life is still basically a mystery after ten years on the air.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: yesno on July 25, 2010, 03:09:02 PM
Well, it's spelled Barberie, if that answers your question.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: KickTheBobo on July 25, 2010, 03:57:55 PM
These mysteries are best figured out on one's own.

Agreed. The Journey is the best part.

Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: cavorting with nudists on July 25, 2010, 04:32:23 PM
What is truth, really?
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 25, 2010, 05:05:42 PM
I know you guys will probably laugh at me for asking this question, but it's bothered   me since Tom mentioned it on one of the first shows I listened to- Is Tom really married to Jillian Barberi?

My gut says "no" but then again I also would have never believed that Tom was really an executive producer for MONK and that the guy who calls in playing all those characters is really a highly respected indie rock drummer.

I bet new call screener Steve knows.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: nec13 on July 25, 2010, 10:05:05 PM
I don't know, man.

I'd check Wikipedia.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 25, 2010, 11:40:55 PM
My gut says "no" but then again I also would have never believed that Tom was really an executive producer for MONK and that the guy who calls in playing all those characters is really a highly respected indie rock drummer.

Tom was never involved with any television program. He works at a cardboard factory.

There are no "characters" on the Best Show, with the exception of the guy who portrays "Paul F. Tompkins".
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 26, 2010, 06:39:51 AM
My gut says "no" but then again I also would have never believed that Tom was really an executive producer for MONK and that the guy who calls in playing all those characters is really a highly respected indie rock drummer.

Tom was never involved with any television program. He works at a cardboard factory.

There are no "characters" on the Best Show, with the exception of the guy who portrays "Paul F. Tompkins".

You forgot Clark. No way he is real.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: Pastor Josh on July 26, 2010, 08:13:15 AM
My gut says "no" but then again I also would have never believed that Tom was really an executive producer for MONK and that the guy who calls in playing all those characters is really a highly respected indie rock drummer.

Tom was never involved with any television program. He works at a cardboard factory.

There are no "characters" on the Best Show, with the exception of the guy who portrays "Paul F. Tompkins".

I'm pretty sure it's Thompkins.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: Steeley Chris on July 26, 2010, 08:27:13 AM
the guy who calls in playing all those characters is really a highly respected indie rock drummer.
His name is Gary Young. SHOW SOME RESPECT!
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: JonFromMaplewood on July 26, 2010, 09:40:18 AM
Anagram for Jillian Barberie: Brain Earl Jib Lie

Do you feel the scales suddenly falling from your eyes?
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: gravy boat on July 26, 2010, 11:21:13 AM
These mysteries are best figured out on one's own.

Agreed. The Journey is the best part.

I don't think Journey was better than Rush.  No way, man.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: senorcorazon on July 26, 2010, 12:15:39 PM
Tom's brother used to work at Fox Sports, and that's how Tom met her. Also, he's good friends with Saul Tompkins.

Little known fact: WFMU is actually owned by John Hodgman.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: DoodleJump! on July 26, 2010, 02:37:48 PM
This is a wonderful thread about all the best facts of WFMU. I sincerely hope more will be added to it and I can use this thread as a reference for all my future questions.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: Eric Fishlegs on July 26, 2010, 07:58:08 PM


Little known fact: WFMU is actually owned by John Hodgman.

OK, now we're getting silly. Everyone knows his name is Max.

Never did get an answer to my question, but the thread turned out to be pretty entertaining so I guess that's more important.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: robertc on July 26, 2010, 08:31:06 PM
Tom was never involved with any television program. He works at a cardboard factory.
I do believe he wrote the pilot for a detective show called "Munch", but the Shout network never picked it up
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: fonpr on July 26, 2010, 08:46:15 PM
Dear Newb,

There are no silly questions, only silly answers.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: Pidgeon on July 26, 2010, 08:53:38 PM
Yes, a cardboard factory worker who can never seem to get tickets to the awful movies he wants to see.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: DJ Clem on July 27, 2010, 01:44:03 AM
Well, he can, but they're usually fakes.
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: dave from knoxville on July 27, 2010, 04:13:37 AM
Tom was never involved with any television program. He works at a cardboard factory.
I do believe he wrote the pilot for a detective show called "Munch", but the Shout network never picked it up

Starring Richard Belzer as the famed painter
Title: Re: Silly Question from a Newbie...
Post by: masterofsparks on July 27, 2010, 07:06:25 AM
Tom was never involved with any television program. He works at a cardboard factory.
I do believe he wrote the pilot for a detective show called "Munch", but the Shout network never picked it up

Starring Richard Belzer as the famed painter

Dave just made me snort, though in my defense I am part ungulate.