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Join Lily, Scott, Shawn, and many special guests as they discuss TV, film, and pop culture, giving you more information than you could possibly need. Some surprises too.
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Monday Mar 28, 2016
Monday Mar 28, 2016
Join Scott and his very special guests, Kristen Bartlett and Jason Gore, as they discuss some recent big moments in their lives and careers. Listen as they talk about working with the great Tom Scharpling on "The Best Show" and its podcast "The Half Hour of Power" as well as being extras in The Best Show's Adult Swim special "The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: We're Newbridge, We're Comin' To Get Ya!". Kristen also talks about her recent appearance in Natasha Rothwell's episode of the Netflix series "The Characters", and takes us through the exciting and strange experience of winning $20,000 on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" There's also a bunch more talk about The Best Show, Cape Cod, and Supermarket Sweep! So sit back, lock it in, and let it be your final answer!
Follow Kristen Bartlett on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kristencheeks
Follow Jason Gore on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sonicdork
Listen to The Best Show at: http://www.thebestshow.net/
Subscribe to The Best Show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/best-show-tom-scharpling/id949658944?mt=2
Buy the Newbridge Adult Swim special on iTunes: https://itun.es/us/OVjp4
Follow The Best Show on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bestshow4life
Follow Bridge & Tunnel on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BandTComedy
Watch Kristen in Natasha Rothwell's episode of "The Characters" on Netflix!
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Hitting Play on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HittingPlay
Scott's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MCandFriends
Scott's Vine: http://www.vine.co/MCandFriends
Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Weazel1978
Tuesday Mar 01, 2016
Tuesday Mar 01, 2016
Join Scott as he takes a trip under the sea and reviews "I, Robot", a hilarious episode of the Adult Swim cartoon hit Sealab 2021! Listen as he details some of the craziest, and nonsensical conversations ever to take place on television. (There's a lot of talk about robot bodies!) He'll talk about the show's creators, Adam Reid and Matt Thompson, and how their discovery of an old tape in 1995 led them to the creation of this show, then Frisky Dingo, then Archer. Also mentioned is the great artist Alex Toth, who not only did art and design for the original series that this was based on, Sealab 2020, but also Space Ghost, Birdman, and many old Hanna Barbara cartoons that were given new life on Adult Swim. Scott also talks about Alex Toth's work on one key issue of X-Men, and how if it wasn't for the intervention of another comics legend, a certain classic character would've ended up looking like a weird Space Ghost villain. And much more! So put on your scuba gear, turn off your chainsaw hands, and enjoy the show! (Not you, Pod 6, you jerks!)
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Tuesday Jan 19, 2016
Tuesday Jan 19, 2016
Join Scott and Hamish as they travel across space and time to review "Close Rick-counters of the Rick Kind", an episode of the most outrageous animated sci-fi comedy to ever air on television: the hilarious Rick and Morty! Listen as they discuss Rick and Morty's beginnings as The Adventures of Doc and Mharti, a series of shorts made by Justin Roiland for Channel 101, to his teaming up with Dan Harmon, and getting picked up by Adult Swim. They'll also discuss the mobile game "Pocket Mortys" and its connections to this episode, the popular comic books based on this series, as well as some crossovers with Gravity Falls and The Simpsons. From the easter eggs you may have missed, to pancakes' syrup absorption rates, to visiting some parallel universes of their own, Hamish and Scott cover it all! So sit back on a human, use your pizza to order a tasty phone, and enjoy the show! Wubba Lubba Dub Dub!
Follow Hamish on Vine: http://www.vine.co/Silent-Hamish
Follow Hamish on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SilentHamish
Follow Hamish on Tumblr: http://www.silenthamishart.tumblr.com
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Lily's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Lilipution22
Lily's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lilipution22
Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ShawnWenzel78
Tuesday Jan 12, 2016
Tuesday Jan 12, 2016
Join Lily and Scott as they review "Black Tie", a hilarious episode from the Emmy winning first season of one of television's greatest comedies: 30 Rock! Listen as they chart the origins of the series, from Saturday Night Live head writer Tina Fey's proposed sitcom about a cable news network to almost getting shelved by a pair of NBC executives. They'll also discuss the uproarious yet tragic character of Prince Gerhard, a sickly European noble (played by Paul Rubens) who falls in love with his birthday party crasher Jenna, the volatile ex-wife of Jack (played by Isabella Rossallini), and how Kenneth and Tracy play the metaphorical angel and devil on Pete Hornberger's tired shoulders. From the star-studded cast of Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, and Jack McBrayer, to the great tone set by great music and the bustling New York City setting, it's no wonder why it's considered one of the all-time greats. So celebrate your body and your mind, have a glass of champagne (if you can safely metabolize grapes) and enjoy the show!
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Lily's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Lilipution22
Lily's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lilipution22
Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ShawnWenzel78
Monday Jan 04, 2016
Monday Jan 04, 2016
Join Lily (making her triumphant return to the show for Winter Break) and Scott as they review one of the funniest shows on television today, the show about one business school grad's attempt to help struggling small business owners: the hilarious "Nathan For You"! Listen as they breakdown every detail of "Electronics Store", (the season three premiere) featuring host Nathan Fielder's attempt to use one chain electronics store's own price matching policy against them and buy a van full of one dollar TVs for Alan, the manager of a small struggling television store. Tiny doors, Craigslist, live alligators, psychologists, reality dating shows, tuxedos, and love, this episode has it all! They'll talk about Nathan's other great ideas that have taken the world by storm, such as the viral video "Hero Pig Saves Goat", the rogue coffee shop "Dumb Starbucks" and the weight loss plan called "The Movement". And Lily also shares some of her experiences working in the world of electronics retail. So put on your finest formal attire, and enjoy the show! (No alligator dodging required!)
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Hitting Play on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HittingPlay
Scott's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MCandFriends
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Lily's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Lilipution22
Lily's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lilipution22
Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ShawnWenzel78
Tuesday Dec 08, 2015
Tuesday Dec 08, 2015
Join Scott, Kevin, and special guest Vine superstar Bottlerocket as they review "The Alliance", a hilarious early episode of NBC's hit adapted Britcom The Office! Listen as they discuss how this series differed from its UK counterpart, some hidden jokes you may have missed, and what scenes were left on the cutting room floor. They'll also talk about their own experiences with office life, why not quite everybody can stand Steve Carrell's Michael Scott character, and other celebrities that auditioned for roles in the show. So take a break, have an alliance member tape you up in a cardboard box (poke some air holes first) and enjoy the show!
Follow Bottlerocket on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bottlerocket13
Follow Bottlerocket on Vine: http://www.vine.co/Bottlerocket
Check out Bottlerocket on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bottlerocket13/
Follow K1 on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/OneWallCinema
Check out Kevin's work: http://www.onewallcinema.com/
Check out One Wall Cinema on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/k1posterchild
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Lily's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Lilipution22
Lily's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lilipution22
Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ShawnWenzel78
Monday Nov 30, 2015
Monday Nov 30, 2015
Join Scott and his very special guest, Aqua Teen expert "Morgan Freeman" (wink, wink) as they breakdown The Shaving, a classic episode of the funny and surreal Adult Swim animated series Created by Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis: Aqua Teen Hunger Force! Listen as they talk about the onion-like creature voiced by The Best Show's host Tom Scharpling, how the show's creators pitched the show a little differently, and the shocking reveal at the end. Also, Scott talks about the origin of the characters Master Shake, Frylock, and Meatwad, "Morgan" talks about his own experiences about watching this episode, then this episode finishes with a shocking reveal of its own! It's the weirdest episode of Hitting Play yet!
Please email us at hittingplayshow@gmail.com
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Lily's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Lilipution22
Lily's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lilipution22
Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ShawnWenzel78
Tuesday Nov 24, 2015
Tuesday Nov 24, 2015
Join Scott and fellow Arrested Development fan Steve, as they breakdown the hilarious tenth episode of Arrested Development's Emmy award winning first season: "Pier Pressure"! Listen as they discuss this cautionary tale of young George Michael Bluth's struggle between putting family first and doing the right thing. They'll talk about the amazing attention to detail found within the show, the brilliant acting of one of the funniest ensemble casts in television history, and why this series rewards repeated viewings. Also, Steve talks about how some of the real life experiences of the show's creators have influenced various aspects of the show, how Jeffrey Tambor was a late addition to this amazing cast, and how the character of Lucille Austero finally made him appreciate Liza Minnelli. So grab a frozen banana, pour yourself a glass of milk (leave a note if you run out), and enjoy the show!
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Steve's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Chesire11
Scott's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MCandFriends
Scott's Vine: http://www.vine.co/MCandFriends
Lily's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Lilipution22
Lily's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lilipution22
Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ShawnWenzel78
Monday Oct 26, 2015
Monday Oct 26, 2015
Join Scott, Kevin, and Jaron, as they welcome to the show a very special guest: Veronica Fish! Veronica is a super talented comic book artist whose work can be seen in (among other titles) "Archie" (Vol. 2) written by Mark Waid and Marvel Comics' "Howard the Duck" relaunch written by Chip Zdarsky! Listen as Veronica recounts the series of events that quickly led to her getting to draw some of comics' most beloved characters, how she feels about working with some of the best writers in comics today, and what is actually involved for an artist in turning script pages into completed pages in a limited amount of time. They'll also talk about their experiences with the Archie-verse, Veronica's awesome paintings, and their favorite episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000. This episode is really fun and interesting, so get yourself an expensive cup of hot chocolate, sit back, and learn how your favorite comics are made!
Look for Veronica's art in issues #5 and #6 of "Archie" (Vol. 2) and issue #2 of "Howard the Duck" (Vol. 6) and Look for her variant covers for issue #2 of "Jughead" (Vol. 2) and issue #2 of "Howard the Duck" (Vol. 6)! And more in the future!
Check out Veronica Fish's work: http://www.veronicafish.com/
Follow Veronica on Instagram: http://instagram.com/itsveronicafish/
Follow Jaron on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Bonnaventure
Download Bonnaventure James' EP "Not By A Mile" on iTunes: https://itun.es/us/OxYE6 or Bandcamp: http://bonnaventurejames.bandcamp.com
Follow K1 on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/OneWallCinema
Check out Kevin's work: http://www.onewallcinema.com/
Check out One Wall Cinema on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/k1posterchild
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Lily's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lilipution22
Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ShawnWenzel78
Monday Sep 14, 2015
Monday Sep 14, 2015
Join Scott and his very special guest, writer/actor/cool dude Evan Wilson, as they talk at length about the new sketch comedy show making its worldwide debut this week (on which Evan wrote and acted) the hilarious show described as Portlandia-meets-Calgary: "COWTOWN"! Listen as they also discuss such topics as: their mutual admiration of "The Best Show with Tom Scharpling", the comedic greatness of Andy Kindler, Norm MacDonald's new gig as Colonel Sanders, Scott's strange year-long script comedy bit, and the Canadian Comedy Award nominated radio program that Evan hosted along with funnyman Jesse Pruden called "Am I Right??" (Oh, and don't miss the proper usage of the word "fortuitous".) Cowtown is a show you don't want to miss! Gwanwicha!
Watch COWTOWN and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/COWTOWNcomedy
Follow COWTOWN on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/COWTOWNComedy
Follow Evan Wilson on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/EvanW2K
Check out "Am I Right??" on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/am-i-right/id330044907?mt=2
Watch Evan in "Three in a Bed" here: https://vimeo.com/90849736
Watch Evan in "Three in a Car" here: https://vimeo.com/116993442
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Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ShawnWenzel78