Podcast
TBTL - Too Beautiful To Live
TBTL (Too Beautiful to Live, if you were curious) is a daily weekday podcast from Luke Burbank and co-host/producer Andrew Walsh. It is about life. It is about current events. It is about popular culture. It is about Luke’s weight on that day. Luke, who also hosts the popular Live Wire variety show, started TBTL as a radio program in 2008 before transitioning to the world of podcasts in 2009. Luke, Andrew, and their loyal fans have been going strong ever since.
Episodes
#2993 Shrimpin' Ain't Easy
Sep 20 2019
Luke and Andrew's attempts to talk to strangers do not go well. Plus, a heartwarming story of a lost dog and the woman who loved her. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBook.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
#2992 The Finer Points Of Shampooery
Sep 19 2019
A golden toilet has been stolen, and a fire burned down an artificial insemination plant for cows. Plus, Luke almost slipped and fell in a very disturbing way, and Andrew defends iPads. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
McMillan Men 7: The Structural Dynamics Of Fro
Sep 18 2019
Luke and Andrew go to and fro, to and fro, as they dissect Season 1, Episode 7 of Amazon's Patriot.
#2991 The Bob Newhart Of Comedy
Sep 18 2019
A cryptic message on the Far Side website has Luke and Andrew excited about the future. Plus, James Cameron is fighting with another underwater explorer, and Andrew was right all along about Aaron Sorkin. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Literati. Visit LiteratiBooks.com and use promo code TBTLIVE for $20 off your first box. Plus, kids 3 and up get a special blacklight pen.
No Point Conversion: Lipstick On A Pigskin
Sep 17 2019
Luke and Andrew break down this week's wins by the Seahawks and the Browns. So why isn't Andrew happy?
#2990 The Castro Valley Commies
Sep 17 2019
Luke and Andrew discuss the art of phone calls and Andrew's imaginary writing career. They also announce their guest for the NYC Show! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBokk.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
#2989 The Boy With The Dawn Treader Tattoo
Sep 16 2019
Luke and Andrew learn how to beatbox on the air, thanks to a handy-dandy worksheet. Plus, Luke tries to find out exactly how much money it would take for Andrew to get a tattoo of Narnia on his back. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2988 Amuse-Pooch
Sep 13 2019
Andrew comes down with a raging case of Pistachio Thumb while Luke is trying to wrap his mind around a T-shirt he saw in the airport right before his flight. They also review a list of the silliest dog names and offer up some Music For Your Weekend! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2987 Who's House? Jabba's House!
Sep 12 2019
Luke is thinking he might be going vegan. Andrew is in a race to catch more fruit flies than Genevieve. Plus, Luke and Andrew offer their respects to the beloved musician Daniel Johnston, who passed away. And a writer who worked with Prince tells some fascinating stories from his time with him in The New Yorker. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
McMillan Men 6: The Structural Dynamics Of No
Sep 11 2019
Luke and Andrew order some breakfast breads, etc, and pull the thread on Episode 6 of Amazon's Patriot.
#2986 Thicc & Sin
Sep 11 2019
Luke tried floating in a sensory deprivation tank for the first time, evoking Busby Berkeley vibes. Plus, Apple's new iPhone camera is triggering some folks with a fear of holes. ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.
#2985 Mr. P.T. O'Moneybags
Sep 10 2019
Luke and Andrew discuss a new version of Monopoly that's supposed to empower girls. They also discuss the finer details of Chutes & Ladders, Mike & The Mechanics, and Philly fans getting mad at Philly fans. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
No Point Conversion: Center Rage
Sep 09 2019
Luke and Andrew dissect the Browns' and Seahawks' first game of the 2019 season. The Browns have some anger issues they need to deal with, and the Hawks...well, they pulled it off. Plus, a recap of their fantasy football teams, which faced each other this week.
#2984 Openly Barping
Sep 09 2019
Luke and Andrew recap the TBTL End of Summer picnic and invent a perfect new word. We also hear about a fascinating company that helps name products and companies, from Swiffer to the Impossible Burger. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2983 Who Posters The Malones?
Sep 06 2019
Luke finds a person who's more Andrew than Andrew. Plus, the secrecy pacts surrounding Margaret Atwood's new book were remarkable. Then Amazon ruined everything. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Zapier. Visit Zapier.com/TBTL for a free 14 day trial.
#2982 The Wuhlf Of Wuhl Street
Sep 05 2019
Andrew falls in love with a minor league broadcast, and Jeremy Renner Shuts down his app. Plus, the entire country of France defends a rooster in a small maritime village. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.
McMillan Men 5: Who Bags The Bag Man?
Sep 04 2019
Luke and Andrew have a cold one and recap Season 1 Episode 5 of Amazon's Patriot.
#2981 Odell Motel Holiday Inn
Sep 04 2019
Luke and Andrew discuss whether or not anyone can own the phrase "Taco Tuesdays", because one surprising celebrity is trying to copyright it. Plus, escaped cobras, more cocaine filled banana shipments, and a critique of baseball commercials literally no one asked for.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Zapier. Visit Zapier.com/TBTL for a free 14 day trial.
#2980 A Renner Has No Name
Sep 03 2019
Jeremy Renner has a new app and a music career he really wants you to know about. Luke and Andrew also discuss this weekend's TBTL picnic and Seattle's new XFL team. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.
#2979 The Emerald That Never Sleeps
Sep 02 2019
Luke just found out that he's working on a holiday. How did this happen?! Plus, he and Andrew both dealt with some Skyjinx (woo!) on their way home from Minnesota last week. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Zapier. Visit Zapier.com/TBTL for a free 14 day trial.
#2978 Twenty Seeds From Stardom
Aug 30 2019
Luke and Andrew take over the MPR stage at the Minnesota State Fair for a special live edition of TBTL! They are joined by their new friend, comedian Brandi Brown, who's knowledge and obsession of the fair is unparalleled. Plus, the StuBot swings by with some fair-related food advice. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2977 Bonvoy Is Just Another Word For Nothing Left To Lose
Aug 29 2019
Luke and Andrew record their final show from the public radio conference hotel room, where Andrew is unhappy about the Bonvoy program and he doesn't care who knows it. Meanwhile, Luke has a new vegetarian obsession thanks to a Minneapolis "butcher" shop. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#2976 Can You Make It Fry Harder?
Aug 28 2019
Luke visits Prince's Paisley Park and finds himself surprised by the decor. Plus, he and Andrew prepare for their live show at the Minnesota State Fair this afternoon! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
McMillan Men 4: Lax(embourg) Security
Aug 28 2019
Luke and Andrew talk Jaywick Sands, urinals, and the significance of obsession as they put Season 1, Episode 4 of Amazon's Patriot on the top of their to-do list.
#2975 The Adventures Of Buck Dustwell
Aug 27 2019
Luke and Andrew check in from Minneapolis, where Andrew discovers a new, cool persona who remembers everything and never apologizes. Meanwhile Luke thinks it's time for John Travolta to stop doing awards shows. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#2964: Live From THING With Chris Gethard!
Aug 26 2019
Luke and Andrew take the stage at the first ever THING festival in Port Townsend, WA. They're joined by comedian, podcaster, and all around incredible human Chris Gethard, also known as "TBD" in some circles. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2973 All's Fair In Love And Chicken Wars
Aug 23 2019
Luke and Andrew announce the exciting venues for the upcoming TBTL tour! Plus, Miama Vice hits Bellingham in the form of cocaine bananas, and what in the heck is going on with the chicken sandwich wars? . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2972 There's Something About The Soul Of A Scat
Aug 22 2019
Luke and Andrew try to decide if the first Superman movie is technically a "classic" and how many times is too many times to read the Harry Potter books. Plus, Luke is worried he's becoming a "Reply Guy", and we offer some special Blursday shoutouts. . . . Today's show is sponsored by BarkBox. Visit BarkBox.com/tbtl to get a free extra month of BarkBox.
McMillan Men 3: Murder, She Rochambeaued
Aug 21 2019
Luke and Andrew discuss Leslie's penchant for cocaine, John's reluctance to kill birds, and Dennis' eagerness to mislead international investigators as they recap Season 1, Episode 3 of Amazon's Patriot.
#2971 Over My Dead Boat
Aug 21 2019
Luke and Andrew discuss runaway mattresses in Denver, dangerous scooters in DC, and why they would never embezzle from Robert Di Nero. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2970 Conan The Podbarian
Aug 20 2019
Another article about podcasting has folks ready to burn down the internet again, but Luke doesn't share their anger. Plus, a Californian's vanity license plate has landed him in big trouble. . . . Today's show is sponsored by BarkBox. Visit BarkBox.com/tbtl to get a free extra month of BarkBox.
#2969 Snakeman's World
Aug 19 2019
Luke and Carey have a new pet at Burbank Springs! But they probably don't want to keep it. Plus, Andrew may need to abandoned his Cold War era coffee maker, but he doesn't want to. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2968 Glottal Stop The Show!
Aug 16 2019
Luke survived the somewhat rowdy crowd at a KUOW event last night, and later learned that people are spreading weird rumors about him on Reddit. Plus, Andrew had a dream last night, but he's NOT going to talk about it! And we meet our new favorite botanist-turned-Coyote-savior from Chicago. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.
#2967 Andiana Jones And The Temple Of Scat
Aug 15 2019
Luke and Andrew passionately debate the appropriateness of Bellingham's unofficial motto, "The City of Subdued Excitement." They also discuss the wild world of corporate smells and new laws banning new drive-through restaurants in Minneapolis.n . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
McMillan Men 2: Jim Joints And Sperve Pliffs
Aug 14 2019
Luke and Andrew lay down their dirt bikes, zip up their track suits, and get comfortable in a giant piece of piping to recap Episode 2 of Amazon's Patriot.
#2966 Sons Of Tummy Trouble
Aug 14 2019
Andrew is excited to hear that one of his goofy noises is going to make him super famous, and Luke is charmed by a biker he saw on the road yesterday. Also, Luke explains how Primus is responsible for his first marriage. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.
#2965 The Walshelm Scream
Aug 13 2019
Luke and Andrew get some bad news about their backstage rider for the upcoming THING festival. Plus, a musician gets bitten by a poisonous snake during his walk across the United States, and Luke says goodbye to an institution that was a huge part of his youth. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2964 Let's Do It And Be Aliens
Aug 12 2019
Luke is obsessed with a new household appliance (or toy?) that may end up making the PodDog chubby. Plus, a festival celebrating UFO culture threatens to overwhelm a tiny town in Nevada.Special thanks to the following Tens for supporting today's episode! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.
#2963 Skate Man's World
Aug 09 2019
Luke gets back on his skateboard and zips around The Bay City, videotaping himself and impressing his neighbors. Plus, Wayne Newton's (former?) monkey is nothing but trouble! But it does know how to use an iPad, so that's cool. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#2962 Scar Bro Country
Aug 08 2019
Luke and Andrew pay tribute to David Berman, a beloved, brilliant musician who passed away this week much too soon. They also discuss Andrew's surprising decision to opt-out of a Browns game, and a woman who put an octopus on her face and reaped the consequences. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
McMillan Men 1: NOC, NOC, Who's There?
Aug 07 2019
Welcome to McMillan Men, a podcast about the Amazon Prime shownPatriot.nLuke and Andrew recap episode one and explain why they love this show so dang much (even if they do just want all the characters to retire and take a nice trip somewhere together.)
#2961 Rider Die
Aug 07 2019
Luke feels bad about some new shoes he's purchased while Andrew feels bad about un-inviting listeners to an upcoming TBTL event. Plus, HBO's "Hard Knocks" delivers on some bad word play, and residents of a California beach town are WTF about a house with emojis on it. lol. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#2960 Hog Day Afternoon
Aug 06 2019
It's primary day in Washington State, so Luke and Andrew discuss the politics of their pets and try to decide who Professor Bananas might vote for. And that's not even the weird part of the show. They also discuss a pig-related tweet heard round the world, and they test their baseball knowledge in a very curious way. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2959 Teaching To The Tesh
Aug 05 2019
Luke and Andrew try to decide what demands to put on their tour rider for the upcoming THING festival. Plus, one of America's most iconic mascots may break up with its team, and -- on an unrelated note -- Andrew experiences a sausage-related miracle. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#2958 Spectacular Friendos
Aug 02 2019
Lauren Ober, host of the hot new APM podcastnSpectacular Failures,nhops on the line to talk about the first season of her show and -- more importantly -- why she, Luke and Andrew aren't good at checking their work email accounts. ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.
#2957 Old Man Compliments Cloud
Aug 01 2019
Luke and Andrew seem to be aging at an accelerated pace, thanks to KIXI Radio, Jughead Jones, and home intercom systems. Plus, the internet suddenly embraces Governor Jay Inslee's hotness, and we finally learn why Snoopy's little friend was named after the Woodstock music festival.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2956 Hughes It Or Lose It!
Jul 31 2019
A major hotel chain is going to stop giving out little bottles of shampoo to its guests, and Luke smells a rat! And we hear from a listener who stumbled on a treasure trove of audio gold...but there's a catch.n ... Today's show is sponsored by Embrace Pet Insurance. Get a free quote at EmbracePetInsurance.com/tbtl.
#2955 Who Would Jesus Sue?
Jul 30 2019
Luke and Andrew delve into the fascinating world of foreign translations of American movie titles. Plus, a Christian rapper wins a lawsuit claiming that a Katy Perry song ripped-off his own music. And Barack Obama's high school basketball jersey is up for sale, if we believe it really is his old jersey, which we do, mostly. ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.
#2954 The Taste Of The Mitt, The Smell Of The Ball!
Jul 29 2019
Andrew shares the story of his special day at the ballpark this weekend. Meanwhile, a sleep-deprived Luke discovers a bonkers game show. And it turns out, even the technogeeks at the Cannes Film Festival don't know the proper settings for modern TVs. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2953 Scat's Not My Name
Jul 26 2019
TBTL Senior Bidet Correspondent (and MSNBC host) Chris Hayes checks-in with Luke and Andrew to share his own harrowing tales of municipal garbage pickup and to sample some hot scat tracks from the '90s. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.
#2952 This Aggression Will Stand!
Jul 25 2019
Tens of listeners call in with their personal stories of confrontations with strangers, from ugly bathroom encounters to stressful parking situations and one possible run-in with a Bollywood star.n ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#2951 Prague Rock
Jul 24 2019
Luke and Andrew attempt a scientific experiment on the air to test a hypothesis about "dad jokes" and laughter that they read about in the New York Times. Also, Andrew accidentally revives a long-gone podcast from the Infinite Guest network. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Mighty Netowrks. Visit MightyNetworks.com/TBTL to get your first three months free.
#2950 Dank Viral Content
Jul 23 2019
Luke checks-in with his mom to let her know that Mindy Kaling is stealing her intellectual property. He and Andrew also discuss a new airplane seat that is supposed to make the dreaded middle seat more comfortable. And more listeners share their stories of restroom confrontations. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.
#2949 Those Were The Bidets
Jul 22 2019
Luke and Andrew announce their plans for the TBTL 3000th Show celebration! Plus, a look at "toilet paper disrupters", which, thankfully, isn't as bad as it sounds. And we hear from a listener with a story about a restroom confrontation they won't soon forget. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#2948 Nespress Yourself
Jul 19 2019
Luke and Andrew grit their teeth and tackle two of the most-emailed stories of the week: A New York Times story about "peak podcasting" and Arby's "meat carrot." They also discuss the time they didn't know if they were looking at the sun or the moon. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2947 Red Hot No
Jul 18 2019
Luke and Andrew offer long-overdue TV reviews ofnBonanza, Hogan's Heroes,nandnGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.nPlus, a 66-year old government administrator in Iowa says he wasn't fired over his love of Tupac Shakur.n . . . Today's show is sponsored by Away Travel. Visit AwayTravel.com/tbtl and use the promo code TBTL to get $20 off a suitcase!
#2946 Who Moved My Ducks?
Jul 17 2019
Luke is here to defend the guy caught on tape using his bare feet to browse TV options on an airplane. Andrew is decidedly not. Plus, why you never want to receive a "thumbs up" emoji from Luke. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Myro deodorant. Visit MyMyro.com/tbtl and enter the promo code TBTL to get 50% off your first order and get started today for just $5.
#2945 Toad The Damp Sprocket
Jul 16 2019
Luke found himself in not one, not two, but THREE noise-related incidents during his trip to Los Angeles. He and Andrew also update the story of Kumail Nanjiani's non-appearance on the Conan show, and they offer a dispassionate, objective take on Ringo Starr's "Peace and Love" birthday celebration. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2944 A Loose Fifteen
Jul 15 2019
Luke is back, baby! He returns from his vacation to talk about his upcoming interview with Hannah Gadsby, how Conan threw Kumail Nanjiani under the bus after a last-minute cancellation, and whether or not he and Andrew represented themselves well when they visited another podcast recently.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Away Travel. Visit AwayTravel.com/tbtl and use the promo code TBTL to get $20 off a suitcase!
#2943 Mobb Beeped
Jul 12 2019
Phyllis "P-Fletch" Fletch joins the show to discuss the heavily redacted work of Ol' Dirty Bastard, both as a musician and as a talking horse. Plus, Andrew tests Fletch's public radio bona fides with the final TBTL Summer Game. And they discover a radio story Andrew produced a long time ago that remains one of his most embarrassing professional moments of all time. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first...more
#2942 As The World Sterns
Jul 11 2019
Phyllis "P-Fletch" Fletcher swings by to share a leaked video that is BLOWING her damn mind. Plus, the TBTL Summer Games continue with a very Stern quiz and a new experiment involving Blursdays.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2941 Ska Captain And The World Of Tomorrow
Jul 10 2019
Hanna Brooks Olsen stops by the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to see if she can tell the difference between a fake ska band and a real one. Plus, she offers a spoiler-free review of Stranger Things 3, and we learn how TBTL is affecting one listener's poor dog. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2940 Snakes On A Nick
Jul 09 2019
Returning champion Nick Jarin takes on the TBTL Summer Games again! How well does he know the secret lives of video game characters? We'll find out...and we'll find out why he has so many dang snake tattoos. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.
#2939 Shoe Me The Money
Jul 08 2019
The TBTL Summer Games continue with Nick Jarin of the NW Nerd podcast! We test his claim of being the world's #1 "kicksologist" and celebrate a the anniversary of the most Gen-X soft drink of all time.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2938 Why You Gotta Be So Rutabaga?
Jul 05 2019
Week one of the TBTL Summer Games comes to a close with part two of Andrew's Bob's Burgers quiz. But the question remains: Is this quiz Toombus? ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.
#2937 Allium: Resurrection
Jul 04 2019
Andrew puts the whole system on trial as he creates a Bob's Burgers quiz game for Luke on the fly.... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#2936 Go Ahead, Crepe My Day
Jul 03 2019
Luke and Andrew rank Andrew's best and worst body parts, and oddly, it doesn't get too weird. Then the TBTL Summer Games continue, with a special Troy McClure challenge. ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.
#2935 Far Side And Away
Jul 02 2019
The TBTL Summer Games continue as Andrew quizzes Luke about one of their favorite childhood comics.nPlus, Luke makes a Ty Segall joke that is so intricate it would take an army of Will Shortzes and Sherlock Holmeses to piece it together. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#2934 Can't Hardly Waits
Jul 01 2019
Let the TBTL Summer Games begin! Luke and Andrew kick off a special week of shows by quizzing each other on real vs fake McDonald's foods from years gone by. Also, Andrew spends 10 minutes trying to remember the name of one of the most famous actresses in the world. So buckle up for that. Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.
#2933 Targaryen White
Jun 28 2019
TBTL Friendo Win Rosenfeld joins the show to try to bury the hatchet with Luke and Andrew and to talk about his big-time Hollywood life (our words, not his.) Plus, Luke tries to fake his way through a taping of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, and Andrew decides he's not too old for music.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2932 Bogged Up!
Jun 27 2019
Luke's hunt for a vegan cheese steak in Philadelphia leads Andrew to confess some dark secrets regarding his relationship with food. But instead of getting bogged down in that, they get bogged up in a Top Story about a high school principal who stole his commencement address from a teen idol.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood. Visit tbtl10.robinhood.com to get free stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio.
#2931 Yakult Of Personality
Jun 26 2019
Luke makes a birthday whoopsie and tries to repair his family relations on the air. Andrew, meanwhile, is nervous about his live podcasting event this weekend. Plus, the fascinating story of a woman who was trapped alone in a commercial airplane overnight.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2930 Suet? Suet For What?
Jun 25 2019
Luke and Andrew worry about how they will support themselves in their old age, and the TBTL listeners let Luke know, via an online poll, that they want to hear way less (like almost zero) talking from him during the show. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood. Visit tbtl10.robinhood.com to get free stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio.
#2929 A Giant Mass Of Rat-manity
Jun 24 2019
Andrew came face-to-face with a family of rats yesterday, and it looks like it may just be the beginning of his discomfiting relationship with them. He and Luke also discuss a story claiming that kids are growing "horns" from using their smartphones too much, and a listener shares a very angry voicemail from a spurned landscaping customer. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2928 Scent Of A Mobster
Jun 21 2019
Luke and Andrew sharpen their cinema skills with a movie-plot game for the ages. Plus, Luke offers a sincere apology to a friend of the show, and Ringo Starr forces his stupid sculpture on Beverley Hills.. . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.
#2927 I'm A Podcaster, And I Care Who Knows It
Jun 20 2019
A suspected drug dealer publishes an online video to say he didn't create a meth-fueled attack squirrel, and a city officials in Florida pay a $600 thousand ransom to hackers who took over the town's computer system. Plus, Andrew learns how to turn a frown upside down, with a little help from the Mariners.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2926 Clearing The Funk Threshold
Jun 19 2019
Luke swings by the offices of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to discuss the food he can no longer eat, thanks to his corporate video shoot yesterday. He and Andrew also try a new garlic-peeling technique that swept the internet (then faced backlash.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.
#2925 Be The Coffee You Want To Drink In The World
Jun 18 2019
Andrew discovers one of the most passive aggressive notes ever written in the KIRO lunchroom. Meanwhile, Luke takes issue with the radio station's method of purging his old headshot. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2924 Disappearing Oink
Jun 17 2019
Luke had a major surprise this Father's Day weekend after tickling a bunch of pigs' bellies at an animal sanctuary. Plus, Andrew finally gets hip to a fun Seattle tradition, just in time to see it go away forever. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2923 Texas, Walkers & Gladness
Jun 14 2019
Luke and Andrew record from the studios of Walsh Walsh & Doormat and discuss Hero Weathermen and Moon Flags. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2922 A More Responsible Font
Jun 13 2019
Luke had a transformative experience interviewing Pete Holmes on stage last night. He and Andrew also discuss the fascinating world of vintage Kool-Aid collecting...and tasting! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2021 Every Zapp, Roger and Harry
Jun 12 2019
Luke is straight-up zombified after a very day travels involving many cities and a malfunctioning Johnny Cab driver. He and Andrew discuss an uncomfortable interview with Tim Allen, a new study that says people like to talk to strangers, and an explanation of why Australia has so many flies. (Here's a hint: It has to do with dung.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2920 Birdverts And Nerdverts
Jun 11 2019
NW Nerd's Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley swing by the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to promote a live event that Andrew swore he wouldn't promote on TBTL. Plus, Genevieve offers details on her latest projects involving lucid dreaming and creepin' on birds. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2919 Go Mariners And Go Milk A Cow
Jun 10 2019
Luke joins the show from downtown Cleveland, and Andrew's pretty psyched about that. They also cover the Top Stories of the day, including a Burger King selling regular hamburgers advertised as "meatless", the FCC cracking down on robo-calls, and the passing of Bushwick Bill, may he rest in peace, whether it's Halloween or not. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2918 Calm Down, Lil Sartre
Jun 07 2019
NASA is going to start letting tourists sleep on the space station for what seems to be a reasonable amount of money, relatively speaking. Luke and Andrew discuss that, as well as a story about a woman who thought she had a brain tumor, but it turned out to be something...grosser. Plus, it's a Friday, so we have Music For Your Weekend and a bonus debate about Oreo cookies.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2917 What We Talk About When We Talk About Talking On TBTL
Jun 06 2019
New York City has decided to crack down on scofflaw ice cream trucks, and it's creating quite the scene. Plus, Amazon is inviting Seattlites to visit it's stinky, stinky flower, Luke turned down a TV offer, and Andrew had a dream about kangaroos. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.
#2916 A Disappointment Of TBTLs
Jun 05 2019
Andrew's sleep schedule is all off, and it may have to do with the way he's cleaning his ears. Plus, Luke has a new favorite Australian-American-Italian singer that he wants to tell you about. Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.
#2915 Heaven's Oldest Teenager
Jun 04 2019
Luke and Andrew are back from their Great Australian Adventure and ready to tackle today's Top Stories involvingnJeopardy!,nLeon Redbone, and the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Oh, and Andrew's favorite radio show on KIXI Radio. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2914 Live From The Pink Panther Pub In Larrimah, Australia!
Jun 03 2019
After months and months of dreaming and days and days of driving, Luke and Andrew finally make it through the Outback and find themselves at the Pink Panther Pub and Hotel in Larrimah, Australia. They're here to find out if the town's 12 residents are interested in watching two guys do a podcast. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.
#2913 Miles And Miles Of Kilometers
May 30 2019
Luke and Andrew are dazed, dazzled, and durpy as they roll into Tennant Creek, Australia, where they meet the Outback's #1 Madonna fan and Andrew is gifted some free meats. They also discover a piece of turtle-related clipart that may have changed them forever. This is Day 4 of the TBTL-a-Thon! Please support this podcast by clicking here, making a donation, and getting some really cool gifts in return!
#2912 Diabolically Pestiferous
May 30 2019
Luke and Andrew make it to Alice Springs and hit an emotional and mental wall. They bust through it though, and come out the other side as better friends. Also, they get free jars of water from a funky coffee shop, which is fun. This is Day 4 of the TBTL-a-Thon! Please support this podcast by clicking here, making a donation, and getting some really cool gifts in return!
#2911 Arvos, Eskies and Sudowners
May 29 2019
Luke and Andrew check-in from Coober Pedy, Australia, "The Opal Capital of the World," where they record the show next to a dang spaceship! They discuss the all the news that's fit to print in the Coober Pedy Regional Times, and why Luke should stop trying to prank other hotel guests. This is Day 3 of the TBTL-a-Thon! Please support this podcast by clicking here, making a donation, and getting some really cool gifts in return!
#2910 Oh No
May 28 2019
Luke and Andrew make it to Port Augusta, SA, and find a local newspaper column about cemeteries oddly fascinating. Plus, Luke learns that gas station Veggie Pastys are not great, but spaghetti-flavored potato chips are delicious. This is Day 2 of the TBTL-a-Thon! Please support this podcast by clicking here, making a donation, and getting some really cool gifts in return!
#2909 TBTL-a-Thon 10: Nerdy, Dirty & Flirty
May 27 2019
Luke and Andrew kick off their Australian Adventure in the shadow of Larry the Lobster, and they end up discussing selfie-sticks, Luke's new favorite Australian TV Host, non-alcoholic pub ordering strategies, and early morning pizza cravings. And, of course, they're kicking-off this year's TBTL-a-Thon! Please support this podcast by clicking here, making a donation, and getting some really cool gifts in return!
#2908 Ziggle Skagit, Let's Get Back Agit!
May 24 2019
Luke and Andrew are all packed and ready to leave on their Australian Adventure. Meanwhile their friend & colleague P-Fletch stops by to give them a ride to the airport and help kick off TBTL-a-Thon 10!. . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2907 Sing Dem Welsh Boy Blues
May 23 2019
Luke and Andrew are slightly freaking out on the eve of their great Australian adventure. Plus, Luke has a mouse in his house, and it just might be one of the Wet Bandits. And speaking of bandits, there's a super villain on the loose in New York's subway system.n . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2906 I Would Do Anything For Larrikinism (But I Won't Do That)
May 22 2019
Luke tries to persuade Andrew to take part in one of Australia's grossest traditions, but Andrew...well, he's Andrew. They also find themselves at the intersection of two of TBTL's most lauded topics: Dreams and bathroom talk. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2905 Roofing Is What Happens When You're Making Other Podcasts
May 21 2019
Luke and Andrew discover a kink in their plan to podcast live from the very remote town of Larrimah, Australia. But they also discover a beautiful solution. Plus, Luke is caught in a real "hot mic" situation, and Patagonia takes a stand with its "power vests." . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
A Song Of Ice And Spoilers: More Like Bran The Boring
May 20 2019
Luke and Andrew bid farewell to Game of Thrones as they break down the good, the bad, and the Bran-ness of yesterday's final episode. They also look back at the entire series and the wild journey it's taken them on for almost a decade.
#2904 Don't Stop Bewitching
May 20 2019
Luke and Andrew set out to discuss the cultural significance of the Game of Thrones finale, but they mostly end up talking about Rush lead singer Geddy Lee and whether or not they intend to start watching "Ballers." So you know, typical TBTL stuff. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.