_______ Should Be Banned And Erased From Best Show History

[christine]

Yeah, you know, I've been kind of afraid that if they managed to make the switch to TV they might inevitably have to put the kibosh on the radio show (and subsequently my will to live), but man, this seems like such a weird & unfun way to go about it.

I hope it's all a big joke that we just don't get yet.

[LostInReno]

Yeah, you know, I've been kind of afraid that if they managed to make the switch to TV they might inevitably have to put the kibosh on the radio show (and subsequently my will to live), but man, this seems like such a weird & unfun way to go about it.

I hope it's all a big joke that we just don't get yet.

I think thats what is gonna make it so funny. Tom Can't leave yet the show will go on

[KickTheBobo]

Here's my thought:

He Who Cannot Be Named is an attention whore of the worst order. Last night crossed the line, and his actions are unforgivable. How dare he set out to spoil a thing that so many others treasure, and for a few may provide a bit of levity in an otherwise mundane week.

Because I know that he is most likely reading these posts, I will give you this, you sad, sad man:

A guide to making your own damn podcast

you seem like you've got alot to say, so say it, dammit.

love,

KTB

[The Cleef]

Has there been any thought that CJs' 'Fish-a-geddon' was intended as an Art Contest entry? The reaction it's getting really blows the others out of the wauder.
 

[christine]

Has there been any thought that CJs' 'Fish-a-geddon' was intended as an Art Contest entry? The reaction it's getting really blows the others out of the wauder.
 

A++

[Jixby Phillips]

I enjoy Captain Jack's misguided attempts to take tom down a peg.

I wholeheartedly take this back.

[Forrest]

Regarding HWSNBN's rant about the Old Guard at the Best Show being forgotten: It IS fun to hear familiar voices from time to time (i.e. Petey, Dave From Knoxville, August last night!) but the lifeblood of the show, or any show for that matter, is seeing it evolve and change and grow, which the Best Show has done. I listened for quite a while before I ever had the nerve to call in. And you know what? I do like calling in. It is fun to be a part of the show. But being a part of the show or having Tom recogize your name or voice shouldn't give you some sense of entitlement, some sense that you are a shareholder in the Show. I think that most of us are comfortable with our roles here: huge fans. Huge fans that are given the opportunity to interact with this program that we enjoy so much. It would have been ever so nice if one particular unnamed moron could have kept this all in perspective.

[Tom Scharpling]

Just so people know - this isn't part of some 'boy who cried wolf' thing. There was no planned bit, and this is not a reprise of the Sirius thing. This was dropped on me in the middle of my show, and I dealt with it as it happened.

And to the people who've been emailing me telling me that I can't let him 'win', get a fucking grip. Seriously. It's my life, not yours. I'd love to see you get a dead fucking fish sent to your workplace - a job you're doing FOR FREE by the way - and see if you're ready to 'fight the good fight'. (And I'm not complaining about not getting paid for the show - I'm just saying that if I'm gonna get threatened or scared at my workplace, I'd at like to weigh the money versus terror balance).

The show has been as important to me as it has been to you guys. So I'm trying to figure stuff out. I'll let you all know what's what as soon as possible. I'm not trying to milk this for dramatic purposes or anything - it's really busy time at work, and there's other personal and family stuff that requires my attention, so this is coming down at a pretty bad time. Maybe I'll take an extended leave from the show, maybe I'll pack it up for longer, maybe I'll be back next week. Not sure right now.

Thanks -

Tom.

[dave from knoxville]

Have the police been contacted? If not, they really must.

[Sarah]

Good lord, really?  If so, boy, it's a good thing I live where I do; I'm far too unparanoid to survive in the big, bad world out there.

[buffcoat]

Tom,

Sorry for doubting you, even a little bit.  I understand how you'd be freaked out by getting a dead fish sent to your place of work.  You don't want this to turn into some Eric Bogosian fillum.

Seriously, I second Dave from Knoxville's suggestion on the police.  Even if Captain J__k thought this was just a funny joke, the presence of the policia will help convince him that others didn't find it funny.  I think you probably even know a policeman through your work on the show.

Of course, as Southerners, Dave and I (and your Southernized Philly-area-native drummer friend) could each pull out one of our mandatorily extensive collections of firearms and come guard the building each Tuesday night.

Wishing you the best.

buffcoat

[Laurie]

Tom, as someone who works in international banking, I've seen my fair share of suspicious packages. NOT COOL.

I hope you do decide to come back. I want to call in and talk about parents who put leashes AND motherloving harnesses on their children at malls and other sorts of public areas.

[Richard_From_CHI]

As a person with a baby on the way I have to say I am pro leash.

[Laurie]

Babies are not dogs! Dogs are smarter than babies.

Oh. Okay. I see your point.

[Sarah]

Where do you stand on muzzles, Richard?