Best Show Gems

[Eric Fishlegs]

The new Gems is the 2008 Mayubanatorial Debate. One of the best of the best! I love when Tom and JW are in the studio together.

That was classic. People who knock Wurster for always doing one voice need to listen to this one. While it's true that most of the citizens of Newbridge have the distinctive Newbridge accent (which coincidentally sounds just like the drummer from Superchunk's natural speaking voice) the guy has range when he needs it. And even going back and forth between characters and bringing in Bryce even though he "wasn't there." A true tour de force.

[Drew D]

In honor of the upcoming election in a  few days, listening to the Debate tonight.  So amazing...Newbridge is such a vibrant political city!

[Eric Fishlegs]

In honor of the upcoming election in a  few days, listening to the Debate tonight.  So amazing...Newbridge is such a vibrant political city!

I admire the way they have embraced third party candidates. People say Newbridge is a fantasy land, but the mayorubitorial debate had more candidates than Snow White had dwarves. When Roy told that joke it just killed me.

[TheyGotEmma]

The mayubenatorial debate was crazy. I am in awe. I especially loved the "balance buddies" and how fast JW switched between voices. HOW?!

[buffcoat]

People say Newbridge is a fontasy land

Fixed!

[buffcoat]

Speaking of that, my favorite use of "fontasy" is (maybe) the first time it appears.  It's one of the first Gene Simmons calls, and Tom makes Gene say "fontasy" 6 or 7 times until Gene starts to lose it and can hardly say it anymore.


If only someone kept track of the Newbridge calls, I could figure out when it was.


Ha.  12-07-04. 

Also, "Oh right, Ace Frehley.  We did have a guy named Ace in the band."

[nowah]

The new Gems is the 2008 Mayubanatorial Debate. One of the best of the best! I love when Tom and JW are in the studio together.

That was classic. People who knock Wurster for always doing one voice need to listen to this one. While it's true that most of the citizens of Newbridge have the distinctive Newbridge accent (which coincidentally sounds just like the drummer from Superchunk's natural speaking voice) the guy has range when he needs it. And even going back and forth between characters and bringing in Bryce even though he "wasn't there." A true tour de force.

This and Little Bill/Big Bill are all anyone should need to hear to get over the voice complaint. The first appearance of Bryce in the debate is a highlight, but my favorite is Zachary Brimstead repeatedly speaking for Philly Boy Roy. And let's hear it for AP Mike!

[dave from knoxville]

It's my favorite episode. So far.

[Purple Aki]

Is there any way to get the episodes before those available in iTunes onto your mp3 player? Are they available for download anywhere?

Anyone?

[Epic Soundtracks]

It would be great if there was a torrent semi-approved by TS that would include all the early broadcasts

[Martin]

B U M P

Hey everybody, the latest episode of Best Show Gems, which was unleashed upon the world yesterday, is one of the weirdest yet, and a true fan-favorite: professional sound engineer Rick Spangler shows up (uninvited) in the studio one night and eventually starts to list all the things he thinks suck. (It's a long list.)

I know most people here are on board with the Gems podcast already, but if you aren't, here's a reminder that it exists. Enjoy!

http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/BD

[Josh]

B U M P

Hey everybody, the latest episode of Best Show Gems, which was unleashed upon the world yesterday, is one of the weirdest yet, and a true fan-favorite: professional sound engineer Rick Spangler shows up (uninvited) in the studio one night and eventually starts to list all the things he thinks suck. (It's a long list.)

I know most people here are on board with the Gems podcast already, but if you aren't, here's a reminder that it exists. Enjoy!

http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/BD

Impossible to overstate how awesome this one is.

http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,7109.msg157074.html#msg157074

[AllSussedOut]

Rick has a tough time getting all the way through that list.

He didn't mention it, but I'm sure there was a mouse wearing a cape in the studio.  Which Rick saw 5-10 times, maybe?

[Eric Fishlegs]

Rick has a tough time getting all the way through that list.

He didn't mention it, but I'm sure there was a mouse wearing a cape in the studio.  Which Rick saw 5-10 times, maybe?

Don't make excuses. There's no need for Rick to be ashamed of his pollen allergy. It was really kicking in at some points.

Didn't Rick also call in  a few week's later with a similar list of his "______ Rules" songs?

[justinmh05]

This week's Gem is great and Wurster's first call is maybe one of the funniest things I've ever heard.