The Return of The Best Show

[agent_jimmy]

tom posted this to facebook today.

"This Saturday. Keep an hour or so clear, my friends. More info to follow."

[bigginsjp]

tom posted this to facebook today.

"This Saturday. Keep an hour or so clear, my friends. More info to follow."

My Saturday, which normally would consist of family-oriented games like "Who's Getting The Donuts and Coffee?" and "When Are We Napping Today?", is now completely open.

[roman]

http://vishkhanna.com/2014/12/11/ep-154-tom-scharpling/

I've listened to quite a few episodes of the Kreative Kontrol podcast, generally because I like his taste in interview subjects.  I have to say though that I don't like him as an interviewer.  He has a way of asking questions, that sounds slightly insulting or even gossipy, and I don't think that he intends it that way....But it comes across.  For example, when he was asking Tom about the business model for the show, and he was talking about being confused by it after Tom explained it.... It felt slightly disrespectful.  I think don't think he meant any harm by it, but it doesn't present him in the best light.

I felt the same way about his conversations with Duane Denison (or David Wm. Sims) from the Jesus Lizard when book came out.  Denison got very testy during the interview and at one point sort of cut the interview off by telling him that he had "things to do".  Sims started the interview fairly pleasant and happy to talk....by the end was giving very short answers and you could just tell he was tired of the questions.

Again, I'm not saying Mr. Khanna has any malice in his questions.  But in my opinion he walks a tightrope with being disrespectful to his interview subjects and occasionally loses his balance a bit.

[Jon Solomon]

http://vishkhanna.com/2014/12/11/ep-154-tom-scharpling/

I've listened to quite a few episodes of the Kreative Kontrol podcast, generally because I like his taste in interview subjects.  I have to say though that I don't like him as an interviewer.  He has a way of asking questions, that sounds slightly insulting or even gossipy, and I don't think that he intends it that way....But it comes across.  For example, when he was asking Tom about the business model for the show, and he was talking about being confused by it after Tom explained it.... It felt slightly disrespectful.  I think don't think he meant any harm by it, but it doesn't present him in the best light.

I felt the same way about his conversations with Duane Denison (or David Wm. Sims) from the Jesus Lizard when book came out.  Denison got very testy during the interview and at one point sort of cut the interview off by telling him that he had "things to do".  Sims started the interview fairly pleasant and happy to talk....by the end was giving very short answers and you could just tell he was tired of the questions.

Again, I'm not saying Mr. Khanna has any malice in his questions.  But in my opinion he walks a tightrope with being disrespectful to his interview subjects and occasionally loses his balance a bit.

Interesting. I've never met Vish but his interview with Joel RL Phelps is fantastic (episode #70) and I thought his question to Tom about "the dissemination of free cultural content" was excellent.

Does the questioning about Chris Gethard's show / the space-time continuum at the end of the conversation fit what you're talking about?

JS

[Spalding]

Again, I'm not saying Mr. Khanna has any malice in his questions.  But in my opinion he walks a tightrope with being disrespectful to his interview subjects and occasionally loses his balance a bit.

I think Khanna tries to stoke old controversies to get reactions. The Duane Dennison interview was probably the most uncomfortable instance, but I've heard him do this in other interviews as well (for example, asking Albini about Courtney Love). I feel bad for the interviewees since it's usually a pleasant chat up to the point that he does this.

[roman]

Again, I'm not saying Mr. Khanna has any malice in his questions.  But in my opinion he walks a tightrope with being disrespectful to his interview subjects and occasionally loses his balance a bit.

I think Khanna tries to stoke old controversies to get reactions. The Duane Dennison interview was probably the most uncomfortable instance, but I've heard him do this in other interviews as well (for example, asking Albini about Courtney Love). I feel bad for the interviewees since it's usually a pleasant chat up to the point that he does this.

Yeah, I'm not sure what it's about.  I'm not sure it's even on purpose.  I think he's trying to ask some challenging questions and he doesn't let it go when it becomes obvious that it's not a subject that the person enjoys talking about.

[roman]

http://vishkhanna.com/2014/12/11/ep-154-tom-scharpling/

I've listened to quite a few episodes of the Kreative Kontrol podcast, generally because I like his taste in interview subjects.  I have to say though that I don't like him as an interviewer.  He has a way of asking questions, that sounds slightly insulting or even gossipy, and I don't think that he intends it that way....But it comes across.  For example, when he was asking Tom about the business model for the show, and he was talking about being confused by it after Tom explained it.... It felt slightly disrespectful.  I think don't think he meant any harm by it, but it doesn't present him in the best light.

I felt the same way about his conversations with Duane Denison (or David Wm. Sims) from the Jesus Lizard when book came out.  Denison got very testy during the interview and at one point sort of cut the interview off by telling him that he had "things to do".  Sims started the interview fairly pleasant and happy to talk....by the end was giving very short answers and you could just tell he was tired of the questions.

Again, I'm not saying Mr. Khanna has any malice in his questions.  But in my opinion he walks a tightrope with being disrespectful to his interview subjects and occasionally loses his balance a bit.

Interesting. I've never met Vish but his interview with Joel RL Phelps is fantastic (episode #70) and I thought his question to Tom about "the dissemination of free cultural content" was excellent.

Does the questioning about Chris Gethard's show / the space-time continuum at the end of the conversation fit what you're talking about?

JS

Listen to the last 10-15 mins of the Duane Denison interview.  Or the Steve Albini one that Spalding referenced.  It's just clear that it's a line of questioning that is uncomfortable.

[Jason from Huntsville, AL]

http://vishkhanna.com/2014/12/11/ep-154-tom-scharpling/

I've listened to quite a few episodes of the Kreative Kontrol podcast, generally because I like his taste in interview subjects.  I have to say though that I don't like him as an interviewer.  He has a way of asking questions, that sounds slightly insulting or even gossipy, and I don't think that he intends it that way....But it comes across.  For example, when he was asking Tom about the business model for the show, and he was talking about being confused by it after Tom explained it.... It felt slightly disrespectful.  I think don't think he meant any harm by it, but it doesn't present him in the best light.

I felt the same way about his conversations with Duane Denison (or David Wm. Sims) from the Jesus Lizard when book came out.  Denison got very testy during the interview and at one point sort of cut the interview off by telling him that he had "things to do".  Sims started the interview fairly pleasant and happy to talk....by the end was giving very short answers and you could just tell he was tired of the questions.

Again, I'm not saying Mr. Khanna has any malice in his questions.  But in my opinion he walks a tightrope with being disrespectful to his interview subjects and occasionally loses his balance a bit.

Interesting. I've never met Vish but his interview with Joel RL Phelps is fantastic (episode #70) and I thought his question to Tom about "the dissemination of free cultural content" was excellent.

Does the questioning about Chris Gethard's show / the space-time continuum at the end of the conversation fit what you're talking about?

JS

I liked some things about his interview style, but I found this the most joyless interview I've heard anyone do with Tom.

[matthouston]

Is anyone keeping track or making a handy list of Tom's guest appearances and interviews over this past month? This thread seems to be the best place to find them as they're being put up, but I'm just hoping not to have missed any...

[RonJon]

http://vishkhanna.com/2014/12/11/ep-154-tom-scharpling/

I've listened to quite a few episodes of the Kreative Kontrol podcast, generally because I like his taste in interview subjects.  I have to say though that I don't like him as an interviewer.  He has a way of asking questions, that sounds slightly insulting or even gossipy, and I don't think that he intends it that way....But it comes across.  For example, when he was asking Tom about the business model for the show, and he was talking about being confused by it after Tom explained it.... It felt slightly disrespectful.  I think don't think he meant any harm by it, but it doesn't present him in the best light.

I felt the same way about his conversations with Duane Denison (or David Wm. Sims) from the Jesus Lizard when book came out.  Denison got very testy during the interview and at one point sort of cut the interview off by telling him that he had "things to do".  Sims started the interview fairly pleasant and happy to talk....by the end was giving very short answers and you could just tell he was tired of the questions.

Again, I'm not saying Mr. Khanna has any malice in his questions.  But in my opinion he walks a tightrope with being disrespectful to his interview subjects and occasionally loses his balance a bit.

And by slightly disrespectful you mean extremely disrespectful?  I wanted to smack that guy through my car stereo.  Here's the difference he couldn't wrap his head around: Tom having a globe spanning audience and him having a low rent podcast heard by 12 people. 

[djtyler]

Hey guys, I finally got around to uploading my November 25th interview with Tom from my college radio show. It is a little embarrassing for me to hear now - this was my first ever interview (usually just a music show) and I was nervous/giddy to be talking to the man himself. There are many things listening back I wish I had asked but it is what it is, so please be gentle.

https://soundcloud.com/daniel-tyler/tom-scharpling-on-the-daniel-tyler-show-11-25-14

[DadHasADD]

Daniel, I think this interview was great in that Tom seemed completely at ease. It was almost like a excerpt of the Best Show, when he talks to a better caller and riffs on things. In these lead-up interviews, I'm not looking so much for inside info on the Best Show, but more just a taste of Tom before the Big Event, and you definitely brought that, so you should be proud of that. I would think anyone not familiar with the Best Show will be intrigued and want to tune into the BS after hearing this. Congratulations on a great interview!

[nrt4]

Whoever left that review that mentions Jake Fogelnest, thats hilarious.

That was me, lol. I saw Jake tweet out the info re: it being put on iTunes. I saw there was no reviews, so I wrote the first one. I also used the username that Tom wrote a Yelp review under from the Rick DeBetto from DeBetto and Nephews Fine Dining call.

[djtyler]

Daniel, I think this interview was great in that Tom seemed completely at ease. It was almost like a excerpt of the Best Show, when he talks to a better caller and riffs on things. In these lead-up interviews, I'm not looking so much for inside info on the Best Show, but more just a taste of Tom before the Big Event, and you definitely brought that, so you should be proud of that. I would think anyone not familiar with the Best Show will be intrigued and want to tune into the BS after hearing this. Congratulations on a great interview!

Well thank you for your kind words. Yes, I very much wanted him to do his thing. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for listening!

[CactusClothesline]

http://vishkhanna.com/2014/12/11/ep-154-tom-scharpling/

Listened to this yesterday and it was really uncomfortable to sit through. Him wanting to get Tom to go "on the record" about not being at the Sleater-Kinney performance was unbelievably awkward and pointless.