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A Recast of ‘Best Show Gems with Tom Scharpling | WFMU’

Best Show Gems: The Best Of The Best Show On WFMU is a twice-monthly podcast featuring highlights from the full radio show. Classic Scharpling and Wurster calls, amazing phone-ins, random weirdness and more! It's a perfect way for a beginner to get on board, or for a longtime fan to look back and remember when.

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Recastable Episodes (208)

1. A Call from a Poor Millionaire (originally aired on November 28, 2006) from Apr 5, 2010 April 5, 2010
2. A Call from Tom's Old Friend Keith Schwarzendruber (originally aired on June 6, 2006) from Apr 19, 2010 April 19, 2010
3. PerformaFog (originally aired on June 7, 2005) from May 3, 2010 May 3, 2010
4. Hot Rockin' Ronny Calls from a Political Convention (originally aired on July 27, 2004) from May 17, 2010 May 17, 2010
5. Kip Palfner, Tom's Trivia-Obsessed Co-Worker (originally aired on February 5, 2008) from May 31, 2010 May 31, 2010
6. A Talk with Mark Michaels, Publisher of Pizza Aficionado Magazine (originally aired on August 2, 2005) from Jun 14, 2010 June 14, 2010
7. Bruce Willis Gets a Prank Call (originally aired on April 8, 2003) from Jun 28, 2010 June 28, 2010
8. Bruce Willis Storms the Studio (originally aired on April 15, 2003) from Jul 12, 2010 July 12, 2010
9. A Call from a Drunk Driver (originally aired on January 9, 2007) from Jul 26, 2010 July 26, 2010
10. Little Bill and Big Bill (originally aired on November 25, 2008) from Aug 9, 2010 Aug. 9, 2010
11. Paul Scheer Talks About Piranha 3D (originally aired on June 2, 2009) from Aug 23, 2010 Aug. 23, 2010
12. Tom's High School Classmate Has Found Freedom (originally aired on May 25, 2004) from Sep 6, 2010 Sept. 6, 2010
13. Tom Interviews 'Mr. Loophole', Tony Torgvort, Author of 'The System' (originally aired on June 19, 2001) from Sep 20, 2010 Sept. 20, 2010
14. Matthew Tompkins Works for ABC Now (originally aired on May 29, 2007) from Oct 4, 2010 Oct. 4, 2010
15. "An Interview with the Author of 'Roadie Rage' (originally aired on July 5, 2005) from Oct 18, 2010 Oct. 18, 2010
16. The Return of Barry Dworkin (originally aired on December 3, 2002) from Nov 1, 2010 Nov. 1, 2010
17. A Call from Bernie Taupin (originally aired on January 27, 2009) from Nov 15, 2010 Nov. 15, 2010
18. Hot Rockin' Ronny Calls from Georgia (originally aired on January 8, 2002) from Nov 29, 2010 Nov. 29, 2010
19. Tom Zings WFMU DJ Hova, Talks to a Caller About Studio 54, and Sings Belle & Sebastian (originally aired on July 27, 2004) from Dec 13, 2010 Dec. 13, 2010
20. Reggie from Survivor (originally aired on December 16, 2003) from Dec 27, 2010 Dec. 27, 2010
21. Polyphonic Spree and Brian Wilson Unfair Record Reviews (originally aired on July 27, 2004) from Jan 10, 2011 Jan. 10, 2011
22. Matthew Tompkins is Back on the Shout! Network (originally aired on January 15, 2008) from Jan 24, 2011 Jan. 24, 2011
23. One on One News (originally aired on October 25, 2005) from Feb 7, 2011 Feb. 7, 2011
24. Freddy Harmon Wants to Be Tom's Personal Magician (originally aired on November 25, 2003) from Feb 21, 2011 Feb. 21, 2011
25. Special Marathon Podcast Week 1 from Feb 28, 2011 March 1, 2011
26. Augie Richards Takes the Batter Butler on the Road (originally aired on July 3, 2001) from Mar 7, 2011 March 7, 2011
27. Special Marathon Podcast Week 2 from Mar 8, 2011 March 8, 2011
28. An Interview with Chris Langstrom from The Wednesday Rockets (originally aired on September 23, 2008) from Mar 21, 2011 March 21, 2011
29. A Call from Gene Simmons (originally aired on August 8, 2006) from Apr 4, 2011 April 4, 2011
30. A Call from a Foo Fighters Fan (originally aired on September 23, 2008) from Apr 18, 2011 April 18, 2011
31. Reverend Ken Miller of Newbridge Episcopalian (originally aired on June 27, 2006) from May 2, 2011 May 2, 2011
32. Zachary Brimstead, Esq. (originally aired on November 28, 2000) from May 16, 2011 May 16, 2011
33. Tom's Brother Dom Calls In (originally aired on May 15, 2007) from May 30, 2011 May 30, 2011
34. A Call from Linus, a Blogger from South South Newbridge (originally aired on February 13, 2007) from Jun 13, 2011 June 13, 2011
35. Tom Gets a Call from High School Bully Troy Dershman (originally aired on August 14, 2001) from Jun 27, 2011 June 27, 2011
36. Hammerhead Talks About the Newbridge Hardcore Scene (originally aired on July 17, 2007) from Jul 11, 2011 July 11, 2011
37. A Call from Roderick J. Martinez, Esq. (originally aired on August 13, 2002) from Jul 25, 2011 July 25, 2011
38. R.B. Calls About The Gathering Of The Juggalos (originally aired on July 28, 2009) from Aug 8, 2011 Aug. 8, 2011
39. A Call from Paul 'Golf Nuts' Shwartzendruber (originally aired on October 14, 2003) from Aug 22, 2011 Aug. 22, 2011
40. Shawn in Rampridge Survived a Plane Crash (originally aired on December 30, 2008) from Sep 5, 2011 Sept. 5, 2011
41. An In-Studio Appearance by Seth Galifianakis (originally aired on April 24, 2007) from Sep 19, 2011 Sept. 19, 2011
42. A Call from Maurice Kern and Hot Rockin' Ronny (originally aired on December 21, 2004) from Oct 3, 2011 Oct. 3, 2011
43. A Visit from Del the Pizza Guy (with In-Studio Guests Aimee Mann and Patton Oswalt) (originally aired on May 12, 2009) from Oct 17, 2011 Oct. 17, 2011
44. Bill from Consolidated Cardboard Can't Keep His Story Straight (originally aired on May 13, 2008) from Oct 31, 2011 Oct. 31, 2011
45. The Son of the Bassist from The Ventures Calls In (originally aired on April 5, 2005) from Nov 14, 2011 Nov. 14, 2011
46. A Visit from Zachary Brimstead, Esq. (originally aired on May 6, 2008) from Nov 28, 2011 Nov. 28, 2011
47. Darren from Work Shakes His Moneymaker to the Greasy Funk (originally aired on August 28, 2007) from Dec 12, 2011 Dec. 12, 2011
48. It's a Best Show Gems Holiday Extravagonza! [clip show] from Dec 26, 2011 Dec. 26, 2011
49. A Call from Rex, A Real Villain (originally aired on June 16, 2009) from Jan 9, 2012 Jan. 9, 2012
50. The Brushman Confronts Tom (originally aired on June 23, 2009) from Jan 23, 2012 Jan. 23, 2012
51. Marky Ramone's Romance Novel (originally aired on January 31, 2006) from Feb 6, 2012 Feb. 6, 2012
52. BJ Bryson from The Bridge (originally aired on July 22, 2008) from Feb 20, 2012 Feb. 20, 2012
53. Special Marathon Week 1 Podcast from Feb 20, 2012 Feb. 20, 2012
54. Special Marathon Week 2 Podcast from Feb 27, 2012 Feb. 27, 2012
55. Rick Remington from Newbridge High School Athletic Association (originally aired on March 31, 2009) from Mar 5, 2012 March 5, 2012
56. A Call from Newbridge Acres (originally aired on April 24, 2007) from Mar 19, 2012 March 19, 2012
57. Black Tyger (originally aired on February 10, 2004) from Apr 2, 2012 April 2, 2012
58. Some Exciting News About Power Pop Pop-Pop (originally aired on June 19, 2007) from Apr 16, 2012 April 16, 2012
59. The Newbridge Hot Dog Vendor Situation (originally aired on September 15, 2009) from Apr 30, 2012 April 30, 2012
60. Philly Boy Roy Goes to Weirdowood (originally aired on July 3, 2007) from May 14, 2012 May 14, 2012
61. Matt Walsh Promotes 'Old School' (originally aired on February 4, 2003) from May 28, 2012 May 28, 2012
62. A Call from Dr. Myers, Tom's Therapist (originally aired on July 29, 2008) from Jun 11, 2012 June 11, 2012
63. Paul Needs Tom's Relationship Book (originally aired on May 20, 2008) from Jun 25, 2012 June 25, 2012
64. Todd Palin Had a Great 4th of July (originally aired on July 7, 2009) from Jul 9, 2012 July 9, 2012
65. The Robin Hood of the Hardwood (originally aired on November 30, 2004) from Jul 23, 2012 July 23, 2012
66. Kenny Dupree Promotes 'Freedom Bombs' (originally aired on March 25, 2003) from Aug 6, 2012 Aug. 6, 2012
67. Ben Vollrath Got Sued by Michael Jackson (originally aired on June 30, 2009) from Aug 20, 2012 Aug. 20, 2012
68. Mike Healy Argues with Tom About DVDs (originally aired on May 21, 2002) from Sep 3, 2012 Sept. 3, 2012
69. An Argument About the CNN News Crawl (originally aired on May 30, 2006) from Sep 17, 2012 Sept. 17, 2012
70. Philly Boy Roy Talks About the World Cup with John Hodgman and John Oliver (originally aired on June 22, 2010) from Oct 1, 2012 Oct. 2, 2012
71. Bryce Calls About Frank Zappa (originally aired on November 24, 2009) from Oct 15, 2012 Oct. 15, 2012
72. The 2008 Newbridge Mayubernational Debate (originally aired on August 19, 2008) from Oct 29, 2012 Oct. 29, 2012
73. Tom Calls Corey Harris to Settle a Bet (originally aired on November 19, 2002) from Nov 12, 2012 Nov. 12, 2012
74. Phil from Newishbridge Talks SNL Trivia with John Mulaney (originally aired on July 27, 2010) from Nov 26, 2012 Nov. 26, 2012
75. Author Steven Jennings Talks About His Bruce Springsteen Book (originally aired on November 30, 2010) from Dec 10, 2012 Dec. 10, 2012
76. Philly Boy Roy Is Having a Reggae Christmas (originally aired on December 23, 2008) from Dec 24, 2012 Dec. 24, 2012
77. A Call from Madman, Mann & Mann (originally aired on June 17, 2003) from Jan 7, 2013 Jan. 7, 2013
78. Aimee Mann and Todd Barry Get a Call from 80's Rick (originally aired on December 1, 2009) from Jan 21, 2013 Jan. 21, 2013
79. Philly Boy Roy and Patton Oswalt Talk About Rambocky (originally aired on July 10, 2007) from Feb 4, 2013 Feb. 4, 2013
80. A Visit from Beatles Expert Milt Mortner (originally aired on March 30, 2010) from Feb 18, 2013 Feb. 18, 2013
81. Sleepy Jeff (originally aired on April 1, 2008) from Mar 4, 2013 March 4, 2013
82. Special Marathon Podcast Week 1 from Mar 4, 2013 March 4, 2013
83. Special Marathon Podcast Week 2 from Mar 11, 2013 March 12, 2013
84. Danny Phipps from Glass Houses, America's Number One Billy Joel Tribute Band (originally aired on December 4, 2001) from Mar 18, 2013 March 18, 2013
85. Psychic Kelvin Juniper (originally aired on January 6, 2009) from Apr 1, 2013 April 1, 2013
86. Craig Cooper from Radio Hut Calls About the hutPod (originally aired on February 21, 2006) from Apr 15, 2013 April 15, 2013
87. An Interview with Terry Fritch, Director of 'Weapons of Mass Deception' (originally aired on July 8, 2003) from Apr 29, 2013 April 29, 2013
88. A Visit from Author Rick Higgins (originally aired on July 27, 2010) from May 13, 2013 May 13, 2013
89. Terrence, a Hipster from Billyburg (originally aired on November 24, 2009) from May 27, 2013 May 27, 2013
90. A Call from a Major Player in the Music Biz (originally aired on December 12, 2006) from Jun 10, 2013 June 10, 2013
91. Karl, Brother of Carl, Son of Carl and Kharl (originally aired on September 15, 2009) from Jun 24, 2013 June 24, 2013
92. Recording Engineer Rick Spangler Thinks a Lot of Things Suck (originally aired on July 6, 2010) from Jul 8, 2013 July 8, 2013
93. The Order of Everything (originally aired on June 17, 2008) from Jul 22, 2013 July 22, 2013
94. Tom vs OnStar (originally aired on May 4, 2004) from Aug 5, 2013 Aug. 5, 2013
95. Rick DeBetto from DeBetto and Nephews Fine Dining (originally aired on November 9, 2010) from Aug 19, 2013 Aug. 19, 2013
96. Tom's Cousin Hutch Is On a Health Kick (originally aired on March 24, 2009) from Sep 2, 2013 Sept. 2, 2013
97. A Call from Jeep Cherokee Wilson (originally aired on April 1, 2008) from Sep 16, 2013 Sept. 16, 2013
98. Hot Rockin' Ronny Calls from KPRN Kern Radio (originally aired on August 7, 2001) from Sep 30, 2013 Sept. 30, 2013
99. A Call from Basketball Coach Rich McGuiness (originally aired on July 13, 2010) from Oct 14, 2013 Oct. 14, 2013
100. A Halloween Interview with The Creature from POUT (originally aired on October 31, 2000) from Oct 28, 2013 Oct. 28, 2013
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