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“Wurster is a brilliant drug.”
Kbag05 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/17
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“Wait, you thought it was legendary? What's that? No it's referring to Gary Coleman because of his acting- considering what he's been through. No? Well it is. Just listen you will have your mind blown.”
Gabe- Real via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/16
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Fargonia via ·
12/24/13
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“Update:
**YAAAYYY...We get a Christmas gift with a new Gem!! Word is that fans are feeling pretty bummed with the end of the our favorite show. So to see a new Gem is a real treat, & I hope they continue in some way.
Tom, John (& AP Mike) - "Sincere thank you". The Best Show has been a life...”Read full review »
lunarvision via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/13
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“Tom Sharpling and Jon Wurster kill it every Tuesday on the Best Show on wfmu; Best Show Gems is the distillation of that show's comic highpoints in short format. Laugh and drip from your slits.”
DracDillinger via ·
10/23/13
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“The heart of the Best Show is the Scharpling-Wurster comedy partnership, and even though the entirety of the show is perfect, occassionally you want to skip straight to the absurd and imaginitive world of Newbridge, NJ and hear the Jon Wurster spin a story out of control.”
Jackie Gee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/13
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“The Marky Ramone episode is probably the funniest podcast I have ever listened to. I have listened to it 20 times at least. They are all great by the way.
Still waiting on those drumstick-shaped buildings to go up.”
mr. thedude via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/13
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“Nuff' said.”
Joseph Kokkinos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/13
“Tom Scharpling and his vast array of talented friends will make you laugh, think, feel, laugh, sing, and laugh, all while laughing as well. All you have to do is listen with your brain. Whet your appetite with these Best Show Gems and, when you feel ready, dig into the abundant feast that is The...”Read full review »
SteveInNoHoWood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/13
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“Truely the BEST of The Best Show.”
Pokemonfan18 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/13
“A good way to ease into the best show on WFMU, which is timeless, smart, hillarious and brilliant. But really, you need to dive into the whole 3 hours every week to fuly apprciate how great Tom is at what he does.”
Gerrystumbaugh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/12
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“Seriously. The only shame is that it only comes out twice a month.”
tracerhand via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/18/12
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“Love it! I only wish they came out every week instead of two. :(”
Sicsixxghoulscout via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/12
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“Jon W and Tom are geniuses at weaving wonderfully bizarre scenarios (usually taking place) in the fictional town of Newbridge.
There's a part of me that wants to take issue with the underlying concept of this particular podcast, because nearly every second of every three hour Best Show is a gem...”Read full review »
SteveySteveston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/12
“If one of your friends can't stop ranting about the Best Show on WFMU, then this podcast should give you a good idea of what makes the show so funny.”
Bananatree via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/02/12
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“It's the best show.”
xmith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/12
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“Scharpling and Wurster's comedic sensibilities are great on their own; when they're together, they're so in sync as to be nearly unbeatable by anyone out there.”
sjbrot via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/29/12
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“It's a cavalcade of lies. A mashing up of d list celebrity, alternate history, and tongue in cheek Talk radio quackery. Way better than the Francis Tibbles Show.”
Francis Tibbles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/12
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“So good!”
thombyrne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/12
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“Following Jon Wurster's ridiculous stories while Tom attempts to dissect the finer points is a treat for all comedy fans.”
Jimclark via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/11
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“Devoid of anthing funny”
markedman69 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/11
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“One of my favorite things in the world. Tom and Jon are easily two of the funniest people of all time!”
Frapplegunder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/11
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“Tom Scharpling is the Dr. Phil of comedy.”
nyejoshua via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/11
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“The best bits from the Best Show condensed into pure diamond perfection.”
Artemis.S.Reinhold via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/11
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“If you're a music nerd with a sense of humour, put the time in to get the pay off from listening to this. You shan't regret it! Then graduate to the Best Show. I recommend it to all those I deem worthy.”
Prof. Diddlebaum via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/07/11
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“You munch!”
AlexEye via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/11
“I wish I had time enough to keep up with the full 3 hour show every week. It is truly 3 hours of comedy gold. For fools like me who's time management skills to no allow themselves to enjoy all the wit and wisdom that Tom gives us, the "Gems" podcast feed is a godsend. Thanks!”
BoboPuppyhead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/11
“Listened to unfair music reviews... it was the worst. I don't care if its sincere or ironic, it was unbearable. May be that there is better stuff, but I'm done for now.”
Pro 1982 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/11
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“I don't think I had ever called someone a piece of filth or a hunk of dirt prior to listening to "The Best Show". However, I now begin most conversation that way. Great stuff.”
OkieOkie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/10
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“Consistently hilarious”
Scamboogah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/10
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“"I'm finding my center. You know what my center is? RAGE!!!!"”
John Hogan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/10
“I'm a proud, long time fan of the Best Show, ever since Tom Scharpling stole the WFMU time slot away from Hoy Rockin' Ronny, and the potboiling intrigue around Newbridge, NJ keeps me coming back every week. It's kind of like Twin Peaks, but with less Laura Flynn Boyle and the annoying dude that...”Read full review »
TC, Seattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/10
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“Show some respect”
Judge Montgomery Davies via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/10
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“Jon Wurster and Tom Scharpling are the goods. This show will deliver about one million dollars worth of comedy to your ipod on a bi-weekly basis. Erase your other podcasts immediately and then listen to each episode of Best Show Gems twice.”
screamdracula via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/10
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“It's the best parts of the Best Show. Put 2 & 2 together, man. Subscribe.”
Coked Up Space Coyote via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/09
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“This is my favorite! I love the Gems show. It features an abbreviated version of Tom & Jons' Unique brand of comedy show. I prefer to listen live, via the Internet to the full three hour show. The Gems are awesome, kind of like what you would hear on their CD's. If you haven't heard the CD's, you...”Read full review »
Hi, how are you? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/09
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“I like this podcast sometimes. It is long and tedious, but it does make me laugh many times throughout the show. However, every one of these podcasts sound exactly the same. The one arrogant jerk, who has no idea how big of an ego he has, calls in and makes a fool of himself. It's funny to hear...”Read full review »
CrescentRoses via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/09
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“Just some of the gems, usually between Scharpling and Wurster, that have been plucked from the great Tuesday night 3-hour show. Also a podcast. Pay attention to this people!”
Mike D ain't 23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/09
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“Painful to listen to. I can't believe how awful this is. Seriously. I listened to an entire show. No laughs”
Joey Joe Joe Junior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/09
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“The Best Show on WFMU is one of those things that will change your life. You'll obsess over it, force your friends to listen, begin talking like Tom, and reference parts of the show to people who don't care. This Podcast is a great way to get into that world or look back on some of the best parts...”Read full review »
James and the Giant Apple via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/09
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“Although I personally require the full length podcast of The Best Show, the Best Show Gems will supplement my necessary intake of the Sharpling universe. This is the perfect length for listening for errands around town. Prepare to laugh out loud and get hooked on the sly sarcastic humor of Tom...”Read full review »
Jack from Arkansas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/09
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“This is a great way to get interested in a great show (The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling). This is also a great way to hear the best comedy from the many years of this show from the airwaves of WFMU.”
Gompy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/09
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“I've been a long time listner to TBSOWFMU. I like his choice of music but he talks too much.”
haywarmi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/09
“Finally - the Best Show on WFMU has two podcasts in its might podcast fleet. Next stop: laughs!”
Asterios via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/09
“Seriously, they have deleted the functions from my library twice now.And deleted the function from the summary of "Jeff's iPod" The subscribe or buy
options are not available to me, either.in regards to podcasts. Also I had bought the new prodigy CD as a pre-release and it will not start the...”Read full review »
omahaguru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/09
“Subscribe to this podcast, then try your hardest to pretend you got in on the ground floor. The comedy is gentle and brutal at the same time. Truly one of a kind. DO IT NOW.”
Benedict Harris via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/25/09
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“Best Show Gems is the perfect dietary supplement for those who cannot commit to three hours of mirth, music and mayhem every Tuesday.”
sparkiepop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/09
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“The only thing that bums me out about this new podcast is that it will be easy for anyone to discover this genius show. Before, you had to put some serious time and energy into listening to the full 3-hour show to see why people became such devoted fans.”
ScottSimpson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/09
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