How Did This Get Made? Last Looks: Jack's Back w/ Tom Scharpling
Sep 26, 2025
Tom Scharpling, a veteran radio host known for The Best Show, joins the hosts to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary and share insights from his career. They discuss his Grown Ups 3 spec script and the industry buzz it generated. Scharpling reveals the secret to discovering new music, offering practical tips like exploring local venues and the importance of opening acts. He also teases his upcoming retro-style TV show, promising a fun crime-comedy vibe with a stellar cast. Get ready for laughs and creative inspiration!
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Listener Corrections And A Memorable Caller Win
- The hosts ran a Corrections & Omissions segment where callers corrected smoking scenes, store names, and plot inconsistencies in Jack's Back.
- Paul awarded a caller 'dang tootin' for a personal 'My Buddy' story that resonated with him.
Best Show's Duo Roots And Live Reunion
- Tom Scharpling described The Best Show's long-running format of topical talk and recurring character phone calls developed with John as a duo.
- He said touring will be special because he and John will perform together in person after years apart.
Weekend Spec Script That Went Viral
- Tom told how he wrote a 55-page Grown Ups 3 script over a weekend as a joke-turned-spec project.
- He then circulated it and watched different readers project love or hatred for Adam Sandler onto the script.