A Q and A with Tom

[Regular Joe]

That was a tremendous interview Ben! You really got into the comedy mind of Scharpling, a wonderful thing to behold.

PS to Spike: I think you just got served! As I see it, you now have no choice but to show up and put your money where your mouth is.

BK: I wonder about Spike because he seems like he’s got a normal job, but he’s also a male dominatrix…?

TS: I guess. Here’s what I think: that’s in his head a little bit. I would be shocked if this guy was really living out those fantasies. I think he has just created this persona, this idealized version of himself. I could be completely off base, of course, and I like him a lot, but he’s clearly being a character and he’s having a lot of fun. He wouldn’t call back if it was any other way.

[masterofsparks]

And the suburbs of Cincinnati suck.

How dare you.

[hugman]

And the suburbs of Cincinnati suck.

How dare you.

love the dock ellis pic, MOS!

[NJL]

I really like Neil Numberman's poster.  Is that available on the web?

[chrisfoll577]

I really like Neil Numberman's poster.  Is that available on the web?

I don't think so.  It was part of Tom's 2008 Marathon Premium.

[timmx]

Tom's discussion of the police blotter reminded me of this recent, great police blotter item from my suburb:

"Oak Lawn crime: Burrito thrown"

[LaunchCode]

the thing i got out of it is what for me makes the show so great-- tom doesn't make it mean for mean's sake OR nice for nice's sake.  it would be so easy for him to tip over into either but he keeps his cool and his balance-- really amazing

and i totally agree about the attention span factor... when i first listened to the best show, it was so different, so long-form that it hooked me at once.

may the best show era be long and fruitful!!!

and yes, good job ben k!