In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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Mirth, Music, and Mayhem Every Tuesday Night hosted by Tom Scharpling. Get the Full Experience on Patreon patreon.com/thebestshow
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Dive into the minds of creatives and creators as they're interviewed by host Andrew Strother. From Hollywood to Broadway, Dungeons & Dragons to YouTube, the storytellers you love are telling their stories on Roll for Persuasion
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Jughead's Basement is hosted by Screeching Weasel, Mopes, and Even In Blackouts' co-founder John Jughead Pierson. The podcast has three subcategories: Dissections of punk records. Long-form interviews of punk & alternative musicians, comedians, and underground performers. Plus, lastly, an old fashion radio adventure that tells the twisted tale of two men attached to one body roaming an unknown mansion meeting and interviewing different guests every episode.
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Solving JFK examines each issue in the JFK Assassination by looking at the arguments from both those who believe Oswald acted alone and those who believe there was a conspiracy to kill president Kennedy. Host Matt Crumpton analyzes each tree in the forest and then zooms out to look at the big picture. Objective truth is the paramount goal of the podcast, with every factual proposition cited. In season one, we look at whether the Warren Report got it right that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone ...
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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Hear popular artists of the record talk on the record, share stories and chat about all things music and record-related.
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The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
Nate Goyer, Record Collector, Music Fan, Vinyl Maniac
Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature stories about and interviews with musicians, artists and people of knowledge in the area of vinyl records. Additionally we share information on desirable pressings of records, how to tell a $5 pressing from a $500 pressing and care and maintenance for your cratedigging hobby. Subscribe and share with your record-nerd friends. Cheers!
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The podcast where scholars of Japanese studies bring their expertise to bear on issues in the news. Hosted and produced by Tristan R. Grunow, Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Japanese History at Pacific University.
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BRAD EVANS AND NICK CIARELLI! HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! NOEL GALLAGER IN RAGEBRIDGE!
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2:51:53Comedians/writers/Youtubers BRAD EVANS AND NICK CIARELLI come through to the Best Show to chat with Tom about their videos, comedy, the Paul brothers and more! Phones ring on the Topic HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! Plus, Tom gets a call from NOEL GALLAGER IN RAGEBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https:/…
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Bonus: Revisiting The Autopsy Evidence with Doug Horne
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1:33:14If you’ve studied the JFK Assassination for any period of time, you surely know Doug Horne. He served on the staff of the Assassination Records Review Board for the final 3 years of its 4 year lifespan, from August of 1995 through September of 1998. He was hired as a Senior Analyst on the Military Records Team, and was later promoted to head that t…
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Ep500: Fred Schneider of The B-52s - Record Collector
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46:14Fred Schneider of The B-52s discusses his massive 10,000+ record collection while sharing stories about the B-52's early days, the original "Rock Lobster" single, vinyl reissues and new boxset. Topics Include: Massive record collection visible in wall-to-ceiling custom cabinets Estimates 10,000+ records, considers himself a "record nut" Collection …
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Ep500: Fred Schneider of The B-52s - Record Collector
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46:14Fred Schneider of The B-52s discusses his massive 10,000+ record collection while sharing stories about the B-52's early days, the original "Rock Lobster" single, vinyl reissues and new boxset. Topics Include: Massive record collection visible in wall-to-ceiling custom cabinets Estimates 10,000+ records, considers himself a "record nut" Collection …
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BEST SHOW BESTS! Highlights from the long running feud between Tom Scharpling and the E-CIGS FOR LEGS GUY! Including a SHOCKING UPDATE FROM THIS PAST WEEK'S EPISODE! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES…
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Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell
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54:11Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell (Recorded Live at the Elysian Theater) This month on Dead Pilots Society, we’re bringing you How To Get Over Bryan Byers, a hilarious comedy pilot from Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian). The show follows two former enemies, An…
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CASTING 2025: THE MOVIE! MICK JONES IN THE CLIFFS OF SEABRIDGE! THE "RETURN" OF AN OLD BEST SHOW NEMESIS!
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2:50:34Phones ring on the topic "2025: The Movie". Who will play the biggest names of the year in the future film? Will it inexplicably be people who are too old, and/or already deceased actors? Will it be even more curveballs? Tune in to find out. The plot thickens on an enduring Best Show villain mystery! Who is it? Plus, Tom gets a call from MICK JONES…
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In this episode, we begin to explore Johnson’s business dealings, including the radio station he bought, his ties with the Mafia, and Johnson’s close relationship with Bobby Baker. Patreon - Patreon.com/solvingJFK Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solvingjfk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solvingjfk…
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Ep500: Brett Gurewitz - Epitaph Records, Bad Religion & more
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1:09:47Epitaph founder Brett Gurewitz discusses rare records, early Bad Religion releases, the lasting impact of "Suffer", format transitions, and staying relevant through punk's evolution and vinyl's revival. Topics Include: Brett's first record: Cosmo's Factory at age 9-10 Lost entire record collection after breakup with Susie Shaw Greg Shaw's legendary…
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Ep500: Brett Gurewitz - Epitaph Records, Bad Religion & more
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1:09:47Epitaph founder Brett Gurewitz discusses rare records, early Bad Religion releases, the lasting impact of "Suffer", format transitions, and staying relevant through punk's evolution and vinyl's revival. Topics Include: Brett's first record: Cosmo's Factory at age 9-10 Lost entire record collection after breakup with Susie Shaw Greg Shaw's legendary…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! These classic clips are a SUPERCUT of Tom's memoirs of his time as a Beach Boy! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST…
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JAKE FOGELNEST! BEST/WORST PEOPLE WITH YOUR NAME! FRANK E. VALLEY IN WHISPERBRIDGE!
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2:57:24JAKE FOGELNEST returns to the Best Show to hang with Tom! Many, many callers, regular and new, young and old chime in for the topic: Who are the best and the worst people who share your name? Plus, Tom gets a call from FRANK E. VALLEY IN WHISPERBRIDGE! Detained Immigrant Bond Fund GroundGameLA - Financially support undocumented people who are afrai…
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In this episode, we look at Johnson’s time in the Senate, his views on Civil Rights, and the story of how Lyndon Johnson secured the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination in the 1960 election. Did JFK choose Johnson, or - was the decision forced on him? Patreon - Patreon.com/solvingJFK Twitter - https://twitter.com/solvingjfk Facebook - https://w…
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Ep500: Billy F Gibbons - Vinyl, Vintage Guitars, and Music History
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52:46Billy Gibbons shares his lifelong passion for collecting vinyl records and vintage guitars, from his first Jimmy Reed single to his legendary "Pearly Gates" Les Paul, revealing the stories behind iconic instruments and rare recordings. Topics Include: Billy Gibbons has honorary doctorate from Musicians Institute Extensive record collection includes…
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Ep500: Billy F Gibbons - Vinyl, Vintage Guitars, and Music History
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52:46Billy Gibbons shares his lifelong passion for collecting vinyl records and vintage guitars, from his first Jimmy Reed single to his legendary "Pearly Gates" Les Paul, revealing the stories behind iconic instruments and rare recordings. Topics Include: Billy Gibbons has honorary doctorate from Musicians Institute Extensive record collection includes…
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Steven Jennings Talks About His Bruce Springsteen Book
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1:11:59BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, STEVEN JENNINS calls in to talk to Tom about his Bruce Springsteen book! (Originally Aired on WFMU on December 10th, 2012) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & V…
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LIVE MUSIC FROM DEERHOOF! WINNERS & LOSERS! ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS! IAN MACKAY IN CRIMEBRIDGE! PAT FINNERTY!
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3:02:14DEERHOOF come through for a rousing performance in the Best Show/Forever Dog Theater! Tom takes calls about WINNERS & LOSERS, as well as ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS! PAT FINNERTY (aka Pat In Philly) checks in! Plus, a call from IAN MACKAY IN CRIMEBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheB…
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Over the next several episodes, we’ll begin the gargantuan task of trying to thoughtfully determine whether Johnson played a role in the president’s murder. While this series is not a deep biography on Lyndon Johnson, we have to provide some context for LBJ the man, so that we can understand where he came from and the patterns of behavior he displa…
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Billy Corgan discusses his unconventional record collecting philosophy while revealing the complex saga behind the Machina albums, the 25 legendary vinyl copies, the upcoming Machines of God boxset, Mellon Collie vinyl releases and more. Topics Include: Billy working on book for 10 years, restarted multiple times Billy buys lots of records but isn'…
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Billy Corgan discusses his unconventional record collecting philosophy while revealing the complex saga behind the Machina albums, the 25 legendary vinyl copies, the upcoming Machines of God boxset, Mellon Collie vinyl releases and more. Topics Include: Billy working on book for 10 years, restarted multiple times Billy buys lots of records but isn'…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from the legendary extreme sports champion RAD MCKINNEY! (Originally aired on February 2nd, 2016) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPIS…
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Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together)
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47:34Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) In this after-show interview, Andrew talks with writer/producer Austen Earl about his pilot Letters to Beyoncé, inspired by his own mom. Austen shares how he went from a tiny town in Vermont to a Hollywood writing career—with a surprising assist from …
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JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON! ERIC RAHILL! WHITMER THOMAS! CARMEN CHRISTOPHER! AJ WEBERMAN! ROAD TRIP STORIES! PHILLY BOY ROY!
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3:04:45Best Show is back! JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON comes to the studio to talk with Tom about his career, SNL, Bob Dylan and more! AJ WEBERMAN, noted Dylanologist and Garbologist, calls in to talk with Tom and James! Comedians and actors ERIC RAHILL, WHITMER THOMAS, and CARMEN CHRISTOPHER stop in to talk to Tom about their roles in the new A24 film FRIENDSHIP…
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Bonus: Congress Talks JFK (Again!) with James DiEugenio, Paul Bleau, Andrew Iler, and Mark Adamczyk
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56:30In this episode we are joined by my co-authors of The JFK Assassination Chokeholds to talk through the most recent Congressional Hearing on the JFK Assassination held on May 20th. We also chat about the roles of the Secret Service and the FBI/J. Edgar Hoover in the assassination. Please forgive some of the choppy audio in parts as we had Zoom conne…
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Ep499: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers – Jungle Cruising with Juanita & Juan
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1:04:50Punk legends Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers discuss their collaborative lounge project "Juanita and Juan", reflect on the diverse, inclusive LA punk scene, discussing moments like the first Germs show, the "Up in Smoke" filming, and the tight-knit community that reshaped music forever. Topics Include: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers introduce collab…
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Ep499: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers – Jungle Cruising with Juanita & Juan
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1:04:50Punk legends Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers discuss their collaborative lounge project "Juanita and Juan", reflect on the diverse, inclusive LA punk scene, discussing moments like the first Germs show, the "Up in Smoke" filming, and the tight-knit community that reshaped music forever. Topics Include: Alice Bag and Kid Congo Powers introduce collab…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom is joined in studio by the a capella soundtrack vocal duo SOUNDTRACAPELLA! (Originally Aired on WFMU on October 22, 2002) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES …
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Episode 173: Letters to Beyoncé written by Austen Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together)
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53:44Episode 173: Letters to Beyoncé written by Austin Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) In this episode of Dead Pilots Society, we bring you a heartfelt and hilarious pilot from Austen Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together, About My Father). The script, Letters to Beyoncé, tells the story of a middle-aged schoolteacher in rural…
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Tom Scharpling sits down with Brett Davis to celebrate 25 years of The Best Show. Learn about the moments and people that led Tom to WFMU, and the development of Newbridge and Jon Wurster's incredible array of characters. Delve into the origins of fan favorites such as AP Mike, Pat, Dudio, Vance, and Gary the Squirrel, alongside insights into early…
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Recap & Rebuttals Part 15 (Ep 67-69) with Don from Fourth Reich Archaeology
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1:26:37In this episode, we are joined by Don (aka @AngletonOrchids on Twitter) from Fourth Reich Archaeology, a podcast that is deep in to an excellent series on the Warren Commissioners and staffers. We review all of the information about Hoover and the FBI that was discussed in episodes 67-69. What was the role of the FBI in the JFK Assassination? Did H…
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Ep498: Birthing the End – Closing a Chapter of SWANS with Michael Gira
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45:32SWANS founder Michael Gira discusses his final orchestrated album "Birthing," his creative process, and plans to transition to a simpler musical approach after decades of creating intense, transcendent live performances. Topics Include: Michael introduces "Birthing" as SWANS' final orchestrated album. Future SWANS work will be much simpler. He's 71…
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Ep498: Birthing the End – Closing a Chapter of SWANS with Michael Gira
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45:32SWANS founder Michael Gira discusses his final orchestrated album "Birthing," his creative process, and plans to transition to a simpler musical approach after decades of creating intense, transcendent live performances. Topics Include: Michael introduces "Birthing" as SWANS' final orchestrated album. Future SWANS work will be much simpler. He's 71…
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