The Tom Scharpling interview is one of my proudest moments in the history of the show, and maybe the most nervous I’ve ever been. My girlfriend said it was the only time she heard a quiver in my voice on air, right at the beginning of the call before I launch into it. But the interview was really beyond my wildest dreams – to have someone who is such a hero of mine, and probably the single biggest inspiration I have, call in and talk for such a long time was truly amazing; and then to talk Pink Floyd with him was unbelievable. Honestly, the whole interview is really interesting and funny, and Tom’s readiness to talk and riff was so meaningful to me. Fun Fact: Our discussion of Suicide’s debut album led me to call his show and discuss listening to “Frankie Teardrop” during a power outage, which eventually became one of the Best Show’s signature topics, The Frankie Teardrop Challenge.
