Best Show Gems with Tom Scharpling | WFMU
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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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Philly Boy Roy Reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Philly-Style', featuring Kurt Vile (originally aired on December 21, 2010) from Dec 23, 2013
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Dec 23, 2013 |
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A Call from Tom's Godfather Butch Daffodil (originally aired on June 9, 2009) from Dec 9, 2013
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Dec 09, 2013 |
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Recording Engineer Rick Spangler Thinks a Lot of Things Smell (originally aired on July 13, 2010) from Nov 25, 2013
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Nov 25, 2013 |
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Mike Sajak Is Having a Meltdown (originally aired on March 22, 2005) from Nov 11, 2013
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Nov 11, 2013 |
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A Halloween Interview with The Creature from POUT (originally aired on October 31, 2000) from Oct 28, 2013
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Oct 28, 2013 |
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A Call from Basketball Coach Rich McGuiness (originally aired on July 13, 2010) from Oct 14, 2013
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Oct 14, 2013 |
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Hot Rockin' Ronny Calls from KPRN Kern Radio (originally aired on August 7, 2001) from Sep 30, 2013
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Sep 30, 2013 |
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A Call from Jeep Cherokee Wilson (originally aired on April 1, 2008) from Sep 16, 2013
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Sep 16, 2013 |
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Tom's Cousin Hutch Is On a Health Kick (originally aired on March 24, 2009) from Sep 2, 2013
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Sep 02, 2013 |
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Rick DeBetto from DeBetto and Nephews Fine Dining (originally aired on November 9, 2010) from Aug 19, 2013
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Aug 19, 2013 |
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Tom vs OnStar (originally aired on May 4, 2004) from Aug 5, 2013
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Aug 05, 2013 |
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The Order of Everything (originally aired on June 17, 2008) from Jul 22, 2013
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Jul 22, 2013 |
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Recording Engineer Rick Spangler Thinks a Lot of Things Suck (originally aired on July 6, 2010) from Jul 8, 2013
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Jul 08, 2013 |
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Karl, Brother of Carl, Son of Carl and Kharl (originally aired on September 15, 2009) from Jun 24, 2013
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Jun 24, 2013 |
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A Call from a Major Player in the Music Biz (originally aired on December 12, 2006) from Jun 10, 2013
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Jun 10, 2013 |
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Terrence, a Hipster from Billyburg (originally aired on November 24, 2009) from May 27, 2013
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May 27, 2013 |
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A Visit from Author Rick Higgins (originally aired on July 27, 2010) from May 13, 2013
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May 13, 2013 |
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An Interview with Terry Fritch, Director of 'Weapons of Mass Deception' (originally aired on July 8, 2003) from Apr 29, 2013
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Apr 29, 2013 |
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Craig Cooper from Radio Hut Calls About the hutPod (originally aired on February 21, 2006) from Apr 15, 2013
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Apr 15, 2013 |
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Psychic Kelvin Juniper (originally aired on January 6, 2009) from Apr 1, 2013
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Apr 01, 2013 |
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Danny Phipps from Glass Houses, America's Number One Billy Joel Tribute Band (originally aired on December 4, 2001) from Mar 18, 2013
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Mar 18, 2013 |
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Special Marathon Podcast Week 2 from Mar 11, 2013
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Mar 12, 2013 |
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Special Marathon Podcast Week 1 from Mar 4, 2013
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Mar 04, 2013 |
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Sleepy Jeff (originally aired on April 1, 2008) from Mar 4, 2013
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Mar 04, 2013 |
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A Visit from Beatles Expert Milt Mortner (originally aired on March 30, 2010) from Feb 18, 2013
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Feb 18, 2013 |
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Philly Boy Roy and Patton Oswalt Talk About Rambocky (originally aired on July 10, 2007) from Feb 4, 2013
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Feb 04, 2013 |
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Aimee Mann and Todd Barry Get a Call from 80's Rick (originally aired on December 1, 2009) from Jan 21, 2013
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Jan 21, 2013 |
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A Call from Madman, Mann & Mann (originally aired on June 17, 2003) from Jan 7, 2013
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Jan 07, 2013 |
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Philly Boy Roy Is Having a Reggae Christmas (originally aired on December 23, 2008) from Dec 24, 2012
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Dec 24, 2012 |
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Author Steven Jennings Talks About His Bruce Springsteen Book (originally aired on November 30, 2010) from Dec 10, 2012
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Dec 10, 2012 |
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Phil from Newishbridge Talks SNL Trivia with John Mulaney (originally aired on July 27, 2010) from Nov 26, 2012
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Nov 26, 2012 |
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Tom Calls Corey Harris to Settle a Bet (originally aired on November 19, 2002) from Nov 12, 2012
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Nov 12, 2012 |
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The 2008 Newbridge Mayubernational Debate (originally aired on August 19, 2008) from Oct 29, 2012
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Oct 29, 2012 |
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Bryce Calls About Frank Zappa (originally aired on November 24, 2009) from Oct 15, 2012
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Oct 15, 2012 |
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Philly Boy Roy Talks About the World Cup with John Hodgman and John Oliver (originally aired on June 22, 2010) from Oct 1, 2012
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Oct 02, 2012 |
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An Argument About the CNN News Crawl (originally aired on May 30, 2006) from Sep 17, 2012
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Sep 17, 2012 |
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Mike Healy Argues with Tom About DVDs (originally aired on May 21, 2002) from Sep 3, 2012
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Sep 03, 2012 |
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Ben Vollrath Got Sued by Michael Jackson (originally aired on June 30, 2009) from Aug 20, 2012
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Aug 20, 2012 |
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Kenny Dupree Promotes 'Freedom Bombs' (originally aired on March 25, 2003) from Aug 6, 2012
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Aug 06, 2012 |
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The Robin Hood of the Hardwood (originally aired on November 30, 2004) from Jul 23, 2012
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Jul 23, 2012 |
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Todd Palin Had a Great 4th of July (originally aired on July 7, 2009) from Jul 9, 2012
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Jul 09, 2012 |
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Paul Needs Tom's Relationship Book (originally aired on May 20, 2008) from Jun 25, 2012
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Jun 25, 2012 |
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A Call from Dr. Myers, Tom's Therapist (originally aired on July 29, 2008) from Jun 11, 2012
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Jun 11, 2012 |
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Matt Walsh Promotes 'Old School' (originally aired on February 4, 2003) from May 28, 2012
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May 28, 2012 |
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Philly Boy Roy Goes to Weirdowood (originally aired on July 3, 2007) from May 14, 2012
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May 14, 2012 |
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The Newbridge Hot Dog Vendor Situation (originally aired on September 15, 2009) from Apr 30, 2012
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Apr 30, 2012 |
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Some Exciting News About Power Pop Pop-Pop (originally aired on June 19, 2007) from Apr 16, 2012
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Apr 16, 2012 |
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Black Tyger (originally aired on February 10, 2004) from Apr 2, 2012
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Apr 02, 2012 |
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A Call from Newbridge Acres (originally aired on April 24, 2007) from Mar 19, 2012
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Mar 19, 2012 |
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Rick Remington from Newbridge High School Athletic Association (originally aired on March 31, 2009) from Mar 5, 2012
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Mar 05, 2012 |
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Special Marathon Week 2 Podcast from Feb 27, 2012
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Feb 27, 2012 |
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Special Marathon Week 1 Podcast from Feb 20, 2012
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Feb 20, 2012 |
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BJ Bryson from The Bridge (originally aired on July 22, 2008) from Feb 20, 2012
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Feb 20, 2012 |
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Marky Ramone's Romance Novel (originally aired on January 31, 2006) from Feb 6, 2012
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Feb 06, 2012 |
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The Brushman Confronts Tom (originally aired on June 23, 2009) from Jan 23, 2012
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Jan 23, 2012 |
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A Call from Rex, A Real Villain (originally aired on June 16, 2009) from Jan 9, 2012
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Jan 09, 2012 |
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It's a Best Show Gems Holiday Extravagonza! [clip show] from Dec 26, 2011
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Dec 26, 2011 |
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Darren from Work Shakes His Moneymaker to the Greasy Funk (originally aired on August 28, 2007) from Dec 12, 2011
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Dec 12, 2011 |
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A Visit from Zachary Brimstead, Esq. (originally aired on May 6, 2008) from Nov 28, 2011
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Nov 28, 2011 |
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The Son of the Bassist from The Ventures Calls In (originally aired on April 5, 2005) from Nov 14, 2011
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Nov 14, 2011 |
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Bill from Consolidated Cardboard Can't Keep His Story Straight (originally aired on May 13, 2008) from Oct 31, 2011
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Oct 31, 2011 |
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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
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Oct 17, 2011 |
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A Call from Maurice Kern and Hot Rockin' Ronny (originally aired on December 21, 2004) from Oct 3, 2011
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Oct 03, 2011 |
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An In-Studio Appearance by Seth Galifianakis (originally aired on April 24, 2007) from Sep 19, 2011
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Sep 19, 2011 |
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Shawn in Rampridge Survived a Plane Crash (originally aired on December 30, 2008) from Sep 5, 2011
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Sep 05, 2011 |
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A Call from Paul 'Golf Nuts' Shwartzendruber (originally aired on October 14, 2003) from Aug 22, 2011
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Aug 22, 2011 |
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R.B. Calls About The Gathering Of The Juggalos (originally aired on July 28, 2009) from Aug 8, 2011
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Aug 08, 2011 |
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A Call from Roderick J. Martinez, Esq. (originally aired on August 13, 2002) from Jul 25, 2011
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Jul 25, 2011 |
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Hammerhead Talks About the Newbridge Hardcore Scene (originally aired on July 17, 2007) from Jul 11, 2011
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Jul 11, 2011 |
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Tom Gets a Call from High School Bully Troy Dershman (originally aired on August 14, 2001) from Jun 27, 2011
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Jun 27, 2011 |
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A Call from Linus, a Blogger from South South Newbridge (originally aired on February 13, 2007) from Jun 13, 2011
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Jun 13, 2011 |
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Tom's Brother Dom Calls In (originally aired on May 15, 2007) from May 30, 2011
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May 30, 2011 |
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Zachary Brimstead, Esq. (originally aired on November 28, 2000) from May 16, 2011
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May 16, 2011 |
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Reverend Ken Miller of Newbridge Episcopalian (originally aired on June 27, 2006) from May 2, 2011
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May 02, 2011 |
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A Call from a Foo Fighters Fan (originally aired on September 23, 2008) from Apr 18, 2011
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Apr 18, 2011 |
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A Call from Gene Simmons (originally aired on August 8, 2006) from Apr 4, 2011
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Apr 04, 2011 |
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An Interview with Chris Langstrom from The Wednesday Rockets (originally aired on September 23, 2008) from Mar 21, 2011
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Mar 21, 2011 |
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Special Marathon Podcast Week 2 from Mar 8, 2011
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Mar 08, 2011 |
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Augie Richards Takes the Batter Butler on the Road (originally aired on July 3, 2001) from Mar 7, 2011
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Mar 07, 2011 |
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Special Marathon Podcast Week 1 from Feb 28, 2011
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Mar 01, 2011 |
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Freddy Harmon Wants to Be Tom's Personal Magician (originally aired on November 25, 2003) from Feb 21, 2011
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Feb 21, 2011 |
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One on One News (originally aired on October 25, 2005) from Feb 7, 2011
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Feb 07, 2011 |
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Matthew Tompkins is Back on the Shout! Network (originally aired on January 15, 2008) from Jan 24, 2011
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Jan 24, 2011 |
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Polyphonic Spree and Brian Wilson Unfair Record Reviews (originally aired on July 27, 2004) from Jan 10, 2011
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Jan 10, 2011 |
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Reggie from Survivor (originally aired on December 16, 2003) from Dec 27, 2010
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Dec 27, 2010 |
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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
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Dec 13, 2010 |
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Hot Rockin' Ronny Calls from Georgia (originally aired on January 8, 2002) from Nov 29, 2010
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Nov 29, 2010 |
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A Call from Bernie Taupin (originally aired on January 27, 2009) from Nov 15, 2010
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Nov 15, 2010 |
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The Return of Barry Dworkin (originally aired on December 3, 2002) from Nov 1, 2010
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Nov 01, 2010 |
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"An Interview with the Author of 'Roadie Rage' (originally aired on July 5, 2005) from Oct 18, 2010
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Oct 18, 2010 |
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Matthew Tompkins Works for ABC Now (originally aired on May 29, 2007) from Oct 4, 2010
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Oct 04, 2010 |
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Tom Interviews 'Mr. Loophole', Tony Torgvort, Author of 'The System' (originally aired on June 19, 2001) from Sep 20, 2010
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Sep 20, 2010 |
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Tom's High School Classmate Has Found Freedom (originally aired on May 25, 2004) from Sep 6, 2010
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Sep 06, 2010 |
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Paul Scheer Talks About Piranha 3D (originally aired on June 2, 2009) from Aug 23, 2010
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Aug 23, 2010 |
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Little Bill and Big Bill (originally aired on November 25, 2008) from Aug 9, 2010
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Aug 09, 2010 |
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A Call from a Drunk Driver (originally aired on January 9, 2007) from Jul 26, 2010
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Jul 26, 2010 |
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Bruce Willis Storms the Studio (originally aired on April 15, 2003) from Jul 12, 2010
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Jul 12, 2010 |
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Bruce Willis Gets a Prank Call (originally aired on April 8, 2003) from Jun 28, 2010
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Jun 28, 2010 |
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A Talk with Mark Michaels, Publisher of Pizza Aficionado Magazine (originally aired on August 2, 2005) from Jun 14, 2010
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Jun 14, 2010 |
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Kip Palfner, Tom's Trivia-Obsessed Co-Worker (originally aired on February 5, 2008) from May 31, 2010
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May 31, 2010 |
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Hot Rockin' Ronny Calls from a Political Convention (originally aired on July 27, 2004) from May 17, 2010
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May 17, 2010 |
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PerformaFog (originally aired on June 7, 2005) from May 3, 2010
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May 03, 2010 |
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A Call from Tom's Old Friend Keith Schwarzendruber (originally aired on June 6, 2006) from Apr 19, 2010
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Apr 19, 2010 |
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A Call from a Poor Millionaire (originally aired on November 28, 2006) from Apr 5, 2010
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Apr 05, 2010 |