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
#3128 Partying Hard Or Hardly Partying?
Mar 27 2020
Luke and Andrew do their best to take the edge off of a very stressful week with the help of a cowboy security guard. They also debate the social pecking order of hot dogs and corn dogs.
#3127 A Case Of The Borings
Mar 26 2020
Luke and Andrew have begun watching the Netflix hit Tiger King, which they rightfully take most of the credit for. Plus, Luke is delighted by a Twitter thread about the origins of Triscuits, and Andrew sticks his neck out to defend Girl Scout Cookies as an enjoyable treat. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Bambee Bambee.com/tbtl to to schedule a free HR audit.
#3126 Tube-Based Parenting
Mar 25 2020
Luke tries to help Andrew as he deals with CNN's refusal to air the latest episode of The Windsors. We also hear from a listener who is bearing the brunt of rude and panicked coronavirus-era shoppers. And Andrew is friends with Rita Wilson now. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Ollie. Visit MyOllie.com/try/tbtl to get 50% off your first box of food and a free bag of treats.
#3125 Body By Rollerblade
Mar 24 2020
Luke and Andrew keep things positive during lock-down with a lot of help from the TBTL Tens...and a rapping Rita Wilson! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Bambee Bambee.com/tbtl to to schedule a free HR audit.
#3124 The Wayne and Garthification of a Nation
Mar 23 2020
Luke reluctantly takes a TV assignment, and Andrew is mad at CNN for preempting his Charles & Diana stories. Plus, some quarantined celebrities made some questionable decisions on social media this weekend. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Ollie. Visit MyOllie.com/try/tbtl to get 50% off your first box of food and a free bag of treats.
#3123 Verbal Finger Guns
Mar 20 2020
Luke and Andrew check in with Luke's mom to see how his parents are doing and also to find out why his whole childhood was a lie. Plus, listener voicemails, and a very long digression into Donovan that involves Sammy Hagar and Andrew doing an impression of Donovan doing an impression of George Harrison. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/tbtl for a risk-free for 30 day trial.
#3122 Catch My Condition
Mar 19 2020
We hear from the Tens of Listeners who've filled our voicemail lines to tell us how they're faring during quarantine. Plus, Luke fought the law, and the Luke won. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#3121 Ain't No Party Like A Virtual Party Because A Virtual Party Does Stop At Some Point
Mar 18 2020
Luke and Andrew attended a virtual birthday party last night! Plus, hackers are taking advantage of the coronavirus situation, and that's simply not cool, man. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/tbtl for a risk-free for 30 day trial.
#3120 Means Of Idris (Or, "Elba Room")
Mar 17 2020
Andrew found some toilet paper yesterday, and Luke installed a bidet in his bathroom. Life goes on! We also learn that the average human body temperature is no longer 98.6 degrees, and that the song "98.6" is really good! And we hear from the Tens of Listeners as they tell us how they are surviving self-quarantine. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#3119 Flattening The (Minecraft) Curve
Mar 16 2020
Luke and Andrew continue to adjust to quarantine life and wonder if their non-hoarding ways will hurt them. Meanwhile, a Tennessee man who stockpiled over 17,000 bottles of hand sanitizer and sold them at extreme markups suddenly realizes he did the wrong thing. NOTE: Today's intro tape comes from the Twitter account of @nickciarelli. You can watch the video here. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/tbtl for a risk-free for 30 day trial.
#3118 Oscar Peterson, Take Me Away
Mar 13 2020
Luke and Andrew process their feelings as the coronavirus grinds their worlds to a halt. . . . 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.
#3117 Beverly Wiltin'
Mar 12 2020
Luke checks in from a hotel in Los Angeles. Which hotel? Don't ask Andrew, that's for sure. They discuss Luke's travels on a day that the Coronavirus concerns seem much less abstract than the day before. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3116 "They're All Bird Games Now"
Mar 11 2020
Andrew and Genevieve find themselves thrust into the gaming world, and Luke gets some bad news about Splenda. . . . 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.
#3115 Scent Of A Hoo-Aaah!
Mar 10 2020
Luke and Andrew dissect Al Pacino's famous "Hoo-ah!" from Scent of a Woman. Plus, Coronavirus concerns are impacting our favorite game shows. And a listener explains -- in graphic detail -- why we need to refrigerate some eggs and not others. . . . 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.
#3114 Writing Wrongs
Mar 09 2020
Luke and Andrew finally weigh-in on Armed and Dangerous, Nothing But Trouble, and other odd 80s films that seem to defy genre. Plus, a pig pedometer starts a barn fire, and "all of the sudden" Luke quizzes Andrew on oft-misused English words and phrases. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3113 These Boots Were Made For Watching (Arty Movies)
Mar 06 2020
Luke and Andrew are amazed at how many people think toilet paper is going to save them from the coronavirus. Plus, Luke is considering making a cozy, cozy life change, Andrew has a disappointing "Neil-ization" regarding his past, and for some reason, Luke brings up the Netflix show "Maniac" out of the blue, with no context. What's up with that? . . . Today's show is sponsored by Ollie. Visit MyOllie.com/try/tbtl to get 50% off your first box of food and a free bag of treats.
#3112 Crouching Andrew, Hidden Yukon
Mar 05 2020
Luke is tricked into renting the biggest SUV you can possibly imagine, which leads to some difficulties. Plus, even government officials can't stop touching their faces during press conferences in which they tell us to not touch our faces. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Ollie. Visit MyOllie.com/try/tbtl to get 50% off your first box of food and a free bag of treats.
#3111 Attempted Avuncularness In The Third Degree
Mar 04 2020
Andrew realizes he's been self-quarantined for years while Luke discovers a new Netflix obsession. Plus, does "Judy Justice" have the pizazz of "Judge Judy"? . . . Today's show is sponsored by Ollie. Visit MyOllie.com/try/tbtl to get 50% off your first box of food and a free bag of treats.
#3110 Delicious, Thanks For Asking
Mar 03 2020
Luke and Andrew discuss whether or not society should do away with the handshake. Plus, Apple has to pay a settlement for purposely slowing-down older iPhones. And is Andrew going to go to KFC to try out that new Mountain Dew flavor, or what? . . . Today's show is sponsored by Ollie. Visit MyOllie.com/try/tbtl to get 60% off your first box of food and a free bag of treats.
#3109 Cloud Based Mumbo Jumbo
Mar 02 2020
Luke helps Andrew negotiate a photography contract and offers some refrigerator organization dos-and-don'ts. Plus, an incredibly charming woman just beat the odds and is shocked to learn she's now headed to the Olympics! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Ollie. Visit MyOllie.com/try/tbtl to get 50% off your first box of food and a free bag of treats.
#3108 Malibooya!
Feb 28 2020
Luke joins the show, apparently, from Gotham City, although he hasn't seen the Batman yet. He and Andrew discuss their feelings about the ongoing coronavirus news, and they enjoy a weather report by a meteorologist who accidentally recorded himself using a goofy Facebook filter. . . . Today's show is sponsored by WealthFront. Visit WealthFront.com/tbtl to earn 1.78% APY
#3107 A Glass Elevator Of Emotion
Feb 27 2020
TBTL Friendo Kiki Lolo had a true Drama In Real Life this weekend. She joins the show to talk about it. Plus, Luke confronts Andrew about an upcoming trip to Vegas and how it could impact their relationship. And we have an egg-related mystery on our hands. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/tbtl for a risk-free for 30 day trial.
#3106 It's A Trap(ezius)!
Feb 26 2020
Luke's body is going through changes. And Andrew got a SodaStream. So things are really happening now! They also discuss the proper way to make ice cubes, and Luke has a grand idea for a grocery store app. Plus, the coronavirus could affect the supply of Diet Coke in the U.S. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Bambee. Visit Bambee.com/tbtl to to schedule a free HR audit.
#3105 A Case Of The Monday 2.0s
Feb 25 2020
Andrew tries to make friends with a fisherman who loves Classic MTV. Plus, the loser in this week's huge boxing match says his pre-game outfit was to blame. And a Zamboni driver is called-on to play goalie in an NHL game. . . . Today's show is sponsored by WealthFront. Visit WealthFront.com/tbtl to earn 1.78% APY
#3104 Daddy Starbucks
Feb 24 2020
Luke gets a mysterious package at his house, prompting Andrew to break out his best Brad Pitt impression. Plus, Andrew lives through a serious cyber scare, and Costco is about to make things more difficult for hot dog lovers. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/tbtl for a risk-free for 30 day trial.
#3103 Murder City, She Wrote
Feb 21 2020
Luke faces an impending on-stage disaster while Andrew tries to resurrect his old LiveJournal page. Plus, KFC wants us to talk about it's new donut-chicken sandwich, and Andrew completely misunderstands the concept of "Shade Privilege." . . . 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.
#3102 I Have The Tails, If You Have The Diapers!
Feb 20 2020
Andrew is in a MOOD today, and it's partially pet-related. He brings his cat into the studio with him to work things out. He and Luke also discuss a New Hampshire police officer who stripped down to his underwear and walked home in the cold after being stripped of his duties.
#3101 Blurting About Yurting
Feb 19 2020
Luke and Andrew practice the art of persuasion, both in real life and in their imaginations. Plus, bald eagles are creating havoc at a Washington State dump, and there's one man who's trying to fix it...by any means necessary.
#3100 The Isle Of Haggen
Feb 18 2020
Luke tries to "little spoon" his relationship with Andrew, although it doesn't seem to be working. They also discuss a night of truly bad comedy Luke recently attended, and a report that explains why people who can't afford homes are addicted to Zillow and Redfin. . . . 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.
#3099 Gum: The Torturous Food
Feb 17 2020
Luke and Andrew discuss Mixed Nuts - both the food and the questionable 1994 movie starring Steve Martin. We also learn why pizza is sending so many people to the doctor's office. And Luke reads a diary entry about himself written by a friend 25 years ago. . . . 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.
#3098 The Mortifying Part Of Being Alive
Feb 14 2020
Kiki Lolo joins the show to share some listener voicemails and to help Andrew fight some internal demons. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3097 The Roger Daintyfield Act Of 2020
Feb 13 2020
Luke and Andrew have a new favorite song. It was performed yesterday in front of Seattle's City Council. Plus, Luke remembers a very action-packed trip through Houston's airport. And Andrew's patented Garbage Anxiety has morphed into Garbage Guilt. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Imperfect Foods. Visit ImperfectFoods.com/tbtl and use the code TBTL at checkout to get ten dollars off your next four orders.
#3096 Six Degrees Of Mark McGrath
Feb 12 2020
Studies show that we are terrible listeners when it comes to the people closest to us, which might explain some of Andrew and Genevieve's unusual conversations lately. Plus, Luke recalls a very special music box from his youth. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Imperfect Foods. Visit ImperfectFoods.com/tbtl and use the code TBTL at checkout to get ten dollars off your next four orders.
#3095 The Windex Doesn't Fall Far From The Glass
Feb 11 2020
Luke impresses one of America's top pop stars with his choice of coffee. He also tortures Andrew with a list of terrible hot sauce names. Plus, in Top Stories, a broom-related craze is sweeping the internet, but for all the wrong reasons, and Joaquin Phoenix lays down some heavy truths at the Oscars. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3094 Moore Jackson, Moore Problems
Feb 10 2020
Luke met Mandy Moore and Jackson Browne this weekend. Turns out, Jackson Browne is not a fan of Luke's. Plus, could dog parks be bad for dogs? Maybe. Also, Andrew experiments with a new sound for TBTL after realizing that he ruined 2000+ episodes. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3093 If I'm Going Big, I'm Going Home!
Feb 07 2020
Sean De Tore joins Luke and Andrew to discuss his alter ego, Prizzi. Also, while Andrew insists he will not be doing stand-up comedy any time soon, Luke has other ideas. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3092 Boys Becoming Men, Men Becoming Grills
Feb 06 2020
Japan's #1 Mixer, Sean De Tore, stops by to chat about radio DJs, weight loss, and Huey Lewis (but not The News.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by WealthFrontVisit WealthFront.com/tbtl to earn 1.78% APY
#3091 North Of A Never Nude
Feb 05 2020
Luke has a truly disturbing way of trying to get Andrew to enjoy dinner parties. It involves nudity. Plus, Luke learns a painful truth about his favorite soup, and Andrew had a dream about sausage last night. (You know, re-reading that description makes us wonder why we don't have more listeners.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3090 Self-Souping
Feb 04 2020
Luke went on a cleaning frenzy yesterday, and Andrew is very impressed with his vacuum stories, including one about the famous "Burbank Sawdust Sucker." Plus, Wolf Blitzer ruins a caucus-goers night in Iowa. And a listener defuses a bomb on the TBTL voicemail line. . . . Today's show is sponsored by WealthFrontVisit WealthFront.com/tbtl to earn 1.78% APY
#3089 Too Tight, Too Loose, Too Foofy
Feb 03 2020
Luke and Andrew review the best and worst Super Bowl commercials from yesterday's game. Plus, they are surprised to hear from a Very Important Person regarding their podcast, McMillan Men. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3088 You Miss Every Oatmeal Cookie Shot You Don't Take
Jan 31 2020
Luke has a very curious run-in with a stranger at a Thai restaurant, and Andrew admits to stealing jokes from Alcoholics Anonymous. They also set the record straight on a misleading Antiques Roadshow headline going around. . . . 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.
#3087 I'd Text You If You Existed
Jan 30 2020
Luke creates chaos in the Walsh household when he shows up on-time for a change. Plus, Seattle's new hockey team still doesn't have a name, but Andre and Luke have some opinions. And Andrew learns an import lesson about consent when interacting with mascots. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3086 Soup Boys For Life
Jan 29 2020
People are upset over a tennis player's banana behavior and that James Cordon isn't really driving during Carpool Karaoke.Also, Luke is, like, really into soup right now. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Zola. Visit Zola.com/tbtl to get $50 toward your wedding registry.
#3085 A Large Boulder The Size Of A Small Boulder
Jan 28 2020
Things get especially goofy today with lots of talk about large rocks, earth worms, and garbage anxiety. Plus, Luke updates us on his first official weight-lifting class, and we learn of a man who tried to draw every person in New York City. . . . 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.
#3084 The Weighting Is The Hardest Part
Jan 27 2020
Luke checks in to his new weight training facility, and learns something surprising about himself. He and Andrew also discuss the shocking death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter over the weekend. And a listener tries telling his new employees about TBTL. . . . 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.
#3083 Stop Shadow Banning Yourself!
Jan 24 2020
Luke has a new musical instrument that he's excited to master...on the air. And everyone seems interested in the death of Mr. Peanut, but he's probably not really dead. Also, remember Mr. Salty? He was pretty cool. And so was Evil Kenevil!
#3082 So Pitted
Jan 23 2020
Andrew declines an invitation to smell something at a doctor's office. Plus, Aerosmith's drummer isn't allowed to play with Aerosmith, but nobody seems to know why. And Luke and Andrew accidentally get into a conversation about the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, even though they don't want to.
#3081 Pail Is Man's Best Friend
Jan 22 2020
Reader's Digest offers Luke and Andrew some somewhat-dubious insights into the lives of their pets. Plus, Luke is experiencing some honest-to-gosh Garbage Anxiety, and he and Andrew wax nostalgic about their old Ranger Rick magazines.
#3080 Weight, Weight, Don't Lift Me
Jan 21 2020
Luke went to his first weightlifting class yesterday, and the results are...mixed. Plus, Andrew has an idea for a stand-up comedy set that he will never actually do.
#3079 You Look Marvelous, Carl Leatherfield
Jan 20 2020
Luke has an intimidating new plan to get into shape. But he's nervous about it, and rightly so. Plus, Andrew explains how he escaped from St. Paul after a winter storm. And Luke has some thoughts on Martin Scorsese's The Irishman.
#3078 The Bemidji 15
Jan 17 2020
Luke and Andrew close-out their week in Minnesota, where the sub-zero temperatures have Luke wondering if he and Andrew should move there. Plus, New York's mayor gets roasted over a bagel tweet, and Andrew reveals his secret Reddit behavior.
#3077 Futzin' With My Flightz
Jan 16 2020
The Stubot drops by (with Luke's nemesis, Piper, in tow) to talk Snow, Supreme Court, and Surly Brewing. Plus Andrew debates moving his flight to try and stay ahead of a winter storm.
#3076 Did We Just Become Best Friends?
Jan 15 2020
TBTL Friendo Kristina "Kiki Lolo" Lopez drops by to give Luke and Andrew a quiz that will determine if they are a good match for each other. Plus, Luke can't stop sweating despite walking to the radio station via the frozen streets of St. Paul.
No Point Conversion: No Touchdown Too Wrong
Jan 14 2020
Luke and Andrew break down the Seahawk's loss to the Green Bay Packers (and the refs) in the NFC playoff game.
#3075 Asp Me Another
Jan 14 2020
Luke and Andrew arrive at the APM Mother Ship for a TBTL Retreat, ready for some trust falls. Meanwhile Luke is worried about an armpit situation and Andrew is worried about Luke talking about his armpit situation.
#3074 Dabbing De Los Muertos
Jan 13 2020
Wild turkeys are menacing Minnesotans, vultures are destroying radio towers, and foxes keep attacking the same guy. Plus, Luke and Andrew try to guess what their all-day work retreat will be like... . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3073 Better Off Ned
Jan 10 2020
Andrew gets into some more jukebox trouble, and Luke discovers a heavy metal band based on Ned Flanders. Plus, listeners help solve the mystery of the "Keep Calm It's Only Garlic" sign in Luke's hotel room. And a designer helps identify Luke's least favorite font. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3072 Bed Head Bread
Jan 09 2020
Luke quizzes Andrew to see if he's as smart as Ken Jennings. (He is not.) Then they do their best to understand property law as it pertains to a billionaire who's blocking access to a California beach, giving Andrew another opportunity to prove that he's not as smart as Ken Jennings. . . . 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.
#3071 Uncut Nissans
Jan 08 2020
Luke and Andrew discuss their financial missteps and misdeeds, past, present and future. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3070 The Michigan Hustle
Jan 07 2020
Listener Jake wows us with his story of a casino visit gone wrong. On a related note, Luke watched "Uncut Gems" last night and definitely took away the wrong lesson from the film. . . . 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.
No Point Conversion: Clowneying Around
Jan 06 2020
Luke and Andrew recap a weekend of exciting Wild Card football, including a big Seahawks win in Philly and an exciting Vikings victory over the Saints.
#3069 Tik It To Me And I'll Tok It
Jan 06 2020
Mayday and Raccoon make their triumphant 2020 debut with a whole new sound and hot new topics like rollerblading, rental car anxiety, and garbage talk. Also, Luke and Andrew's names are Mayday and Raccoon now. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3068 The Anti Mr. T
Jan 03 2020
Luke and Andrew return to their favorite quiz site to find out, once and for all, if they are truly best friends. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3067 Conway Twitter
Jan 02 2020
A listener challenges Luke and Andrew's knowledge of NPR, BBC and CBC programming. And Luke comes to terms with Conway Twitty. ... Today's show is sponsored by Ethos Life Insurance. Visit EthosLife.com/tbtl toget started.
#3066 Lirty, Lirty, Look Who's Flirty
Jan 01 2020
Luke and Andrew take an online quiz to find out what they should have worn on New Year's Eve. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3065 The Thunk Of 40,000 Years
Dec 31 2019
Luke and Andrew celebrate New Year's Eve by taking their "Heathcliff Or Marmaduke" game to the next level, and they uncover the best cleaning-related Jodeci song that never existed. ... Today's show is sponsored by Ethos Life Insurance. Visit EthosLife.com/tbtl toget started.
#3064 A Couple Of Marma-Dorks
Dec 30 2019
Luke looks back on last week's TBTL Newlywed Games with a certain amount of regret. Then Andrew quizzes him about everyone's second-favorite cartoon cat and least favorite cartoon dog. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3063 The Coffee Nib of Fate
Dec 27 2019
Things get...dark in the final installment of the TBTL Newlywed Game. Luke, Andrew, Camaro Kev and Genevieve try to answer as many questions as possible, including one involving the biggest conspiracy theory of modern times. And Genevieve discusses her history of self-dentistry.
#3062 Tell Me More About The Boxes!
Dec 26 2019
Luke, Andrew, Genevieve and Camaro Kev swap stories about their first jobs in this round of the TBTL Newlywed game. Plus, we learn about Andrew's secret dream to clean up spilled popcorn.
#3061 Hair Up, Guitar Down
Dec 25 2019
Luke, Andrew, Genevieve and Camaro Kev make Christmas kind of weird with today's edition of the TBTL Newlywed Game. Today's question involves a deserted island (but not a desert island.)
#3060 Barking Up The Wrong Christmas Tree
Dec 24 2019
In round 2 of the TBTL Winter Games Newlywed Game, Luke, Andrew, Camaro Kev and Genevieve make some tough decisions involving food.
#3059 Let The TBTL Winter Games Begin!
Dec 23 2019
Luke and Andrew are joined by Camaro Kev and Genevieve (the longest-running co-bro of Andrew's life) to kick of the 2019 TBTL Winter Games: Newlywed Game Edition! Today's topic: First Dates.
#3058 The War on "Thickemas"
Dec 20 2019
TBTL pal Celene Ramadan stops by to share the heartwarming story of "Thickemas", in which she became unlikely friends with America's favorite 80's TV Dad. . . . 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.
#3057 Five Songs I Love About You
Dec 19 2019
Luke's daughter and resident music-knower Adelaide drops by to talk about her Top Five songs of 2019. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3056 Snitches Get Best Wishes
Dec 18 2019
Gary Larson talks to the New York Times about the future of the Far Side, and Adam Driver walks out on Terry Gross in the middle of a Fresh Air interview. Plus, Luke and Andrew ask the Tens of Listeners for some help with a special project. . . . 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.
#3055 We Have The Schmaltz!
Dec 17 2019
Andrew faces some demons with a spatula and an apron. Plus, Curtis Flowers has a taste of freedom thanks in part to the In The Dark podcast. And Luke is skeptical of a story of an ancient "disposable" cup. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
No Point Conversion: Cruisin' For A Susan Edition
Dec 16 2019
Luke and Andrew (and a new friend) got together to watch both the Seaawks and the Browns games yesterday! The Seahawks won a game over Carolina that got much too close near the end, and the Browns lost in a disastrous way to a pretty bad Arizona team.
#3054 A Lifetime Of Late Nights
Dec 16 2019
Andrew had a long weekend of bailing on parties and rollerblading while hungover. Plus, a story in the The Atlantic looks at how the lack of landlines in the home is shaping our culture and our children. . . . 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.
#3053 Bustin' Open Prayer Tins
Dec 13 2019
A listener calls-in with the most stressful parking story ever. We also hear about terrible AirBNB experiences and we get a passionate defense of Taco Time freshness. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#3052 Meeting Of The Mental Misfits
Dec 12 2019
Luke and Andrew review the top Google searches of 2019 and come away with many questions. Plus, people are hacking home security cams, and it's freaky as heck. . . . 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.
#3051 Hungry, Hungry HIPAA
Dec 11 2019
Luke takes his eye problem to the doctor's office, where he's in for a surprise. Meanwhile, Andrew takes his first rollerblading lesson, and someone is gluing hats onto pigeons in Vegas. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
No Point Conversion: Raaams, Daniel!
Dec 10 2019
Luke and Andrew look back at the Seahawks' loss to the Rams and the Browns' ugly win over Cincinnati.
#3050 Honey I Shrunk The Couch
Dec 10 2019
Luke has something very weird going on with his eyes, and it might be Travis Bickle's fault. Plus, Michael Rappaport's moose gag goes viral, and Wal-Mart stops selling sweaters featuring a coked-out Santa. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#3049 Hunky Dad's Be Trippin'
Dec 09 2019
Luke and Andrew discuss bananas and their place in the art world. Plus, Luke's having some major laundry issues, and he has a great idea for a new (related) invention. . . . 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.
#3048 B-B-Blockin' Out The Skaters!
Dec 06 2019
An anonymous roller rink insider calls in, and Luke and Andrew discuss Hillary Clinton's Stern Show interview. . . . Today's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.com/TBTL80 and enter the code TBTL80 to get $80 off your first month.
#3047 The Beard Of A Much Younger Man
Dec 05 2019
Luke is expecting to see TBTL on some "Best of the Decade" podcast lists. Or else. Plus, Andrew confronts an awkward social situation head-on. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3046 Stock Home Syndrome
Dec 04 2019
Luke and Andrew discuss whether it's okay to call Baby Yoda "Baby Yoda" if he's not really Baby Yoda. Plus, TV remote controls and how they relate to middle age. And a listener offers an intriguing counterpoint vis-a-vis Silk Stalkings. . . . Today's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.com/TBTL80 and enter the code TBTL80 to get $80 off your first month.
No Point Conversion: Accidental Volleyball Edition
Dec 03 2019
Luke and Andrew break down the Seahawk's win over Minnesota and the Browns' continued misery.
#3045 Impossible Beef On Weck
Dec 03 2019
A TV commercial for a stationary bike (or "motionless bike" in Andrew's parlance) is angering the internet. Plus, Luke shares a behind-the-scenes text chain involving Seahawks football plans and disc golf. And listener Rachel shares her incredible "Denver Dossier" in an attempt to lure TBTL to her town. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3044 Roll The Pain Away
Dec 02 2019
Andrew has joined the much-celebrated inline skating community. Plus, Tesla drivers find a way to sleep behind the wheel of a moving car using an orange. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3043 Yass Se Puede!
Nov 29 2019
A TBTL listener calls-in to talk about the time she learned a surprising lesson about soap. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3042 Happy Blursgiving!
Nov 28 2019
Luke tests and reviews his many meatless options for today's Thanksgiving feast. Meanwhile, Andrew celebrates Thanksgiving with a bunch of friends, but it is not a "friendsgiving." ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#3042 Happy Blursgiving!
Nov 28 2019
Luke tests and reviews his many meatless options for today's Thanksgiving feast. Meanwhile, Andrew celebrates Thanksgiving with a bunch of friends, but it is not a "friendsgiving." ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#3041 Do I Say "Cameo" Funny?
Nov 27 2019
Luke introduces Andrew to the somewhat lucrative, somewhat awkward world of Cameo videos. Plus, Luke and Andrew are now Bitmoji Brothers, thus starting a bold new phase of their lives and their friendship. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Zola. Visit Zola.com/tbtl to get $50 toward your wedding registry.
#3040 Gravy Men And Butter People
Nov 26 2019
The disgraced Papa John gave an interview and made some bold proclamations about his pizza intake. Plus, They also stroll down memory lane and look back at all the craziness that went into 2010's "TBTL Summer Slam" shows. And they play a little Voicemail Roulette. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
No Point Conversion: In For A Penny
Nov 25 2019
Luke and Andrew recap this weekend's important wins by the Seahawks and Browns. They also discuss Aaron Rodgers' facial expressions and the Astros' unbelievable cheating scandal.
#3039 Err On The Side Of Kookiness
Nov 25 2019
Luke and Andrew recently realized it's not okay to use "O.K." in work emails -- at least according to younger generations. TBTL Friendo (and colleague) Kiki Lolo joins the show to help explain the preferred "kk" response. Plus, Luke witnesses an airport bathroom miracle. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#3038 Gatorade Is Thicker Than Water
Nov 22 2019
Luke and Andrew discuss the latest Downeaster Alexa sighting, whether Rick and Morty are based on "brick and mortar", who will win their fantasy football match-up this weekend, whether Miles Garrett was the victim of a racial slur before his violent on-field outburst, their embarrassing, aborted attempts to be Serious Writers as young men, a weird song by Land of the Loops, an even weirder truck from Elon Musk, Music for Your Weekend, and whether or not Luke is going to get kicked out of his hot...more
#3037 Grand Old Wag
Nov 21 2019
Luke discovers that his dog has a secret best friend, which makes him feel some feelings. Meanwhile, Andrew is finally realizing that he actually went to Australia last summer. And Luke discovers TikTok. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBokk.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
#3036 Ed Nearan
Nov 20 2019
Andrew's latest attempt to keep cars out of bike lanes doesn't end particularly well., but it does lead to a fascinating segment about Kidz Bop Karen. Plus, Luke is missing an airline receipt, which could lead to some lighter paychecks for him in the future. . . . 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.
#3035 Slightly Vertently
Nov 19 2019
Andrew accuses Luke of cyberbullying, while Luke deals with some cyberbullying of his own. Plus, Andrew's garbage paranoia helps out during Luke's interview with Alanis Morissette. And Luke discovers the Best Diner In The World, which he plans on buying with Andrew. Or Alanis maybe. ... Today's show is sponsored by Ethos Life Insurance. Visit EthosLife.com/tbtl toget started.
#3034 Definitely Sag Eligible
Nov 18 2019
Luke and Andrew try to avoid Top Stories by focusing on the minutiae of TV commercials and satellite radio. Also, turns out Cuyahoga Clam Bakes are quite real, and a listener wants to know why. ... Today's show is sponsored by Earnest. Visit Earnest.com/tbtl to get a $100 bonus on a private student loan
#3033 Rolo Tony Browns Frown
Nov 15 2019
Phyllis P-Fletch Fletcher stops by to talk about her public radio stardom and Andrew's disgust with last night's violent football debacle in Cleveland. Plus, Rod Stewart's been holding onto a delightful secret for almost 25 years. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Boll & Branch . Use the promo code TBTL at BollAndBranch.com to get $50 off your first set of sheets.
#3032 Grand Carsony
Nov 14 2019
A Russian airline passenger is punished for bringing his slightly overweight cat onto an airplane. Luke and Andrew do NOT approve of this punishment! They also try to figure out the best NFL colors for casual attire. (Btw, the title of today's show refers to the fact that SiriusXM removed the Johnny Carson channel from their lineup, something that is only barely mentioned on today's show. We had trouble coming up with a better title today.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Zazzle. Visit Zazzl...more
#3031 Phenomenal G-I-Fs
Nov 13 2019
Today on the show we meet Mary, an active member of the TBTL community who's never heard even one episode of the show...until now. Plus, the roll-out of Disney+ does not go as smoothly as Mickey Mouse had hoped. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Boll & Branch . Use the promo code TBTL at BollAndBranch.com to get $50 off your first set of sheets.
No Point Conversion: Happy Little Footballs
Nov 12 2019
Luke and Andrew recap last night's sensational Seahawks / 49ers game and the Browns' victory over Buffalo.
#3030 Unrelentingly Calm
Nov 12 2019
Andrew regrets his behavior during last night's Seahawks game, reminding Luke of times he's lost control (and almost lost friends) due to his fandom. Plus, scientists discover a teeny, tiny, itsy-bitsy deer that they thought was extinct. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#3029 Carry On My Midnight Cowboy
Nov 11 2019
Hollywood power broker and TBTL Friendo Win Rosenfeld joins the show to defend Billy Joel's music.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Zazzle. Visit Zazzle.com/tbtl to receive 20% off.
#3028 Sneeze Out Your Problems
Nov 08 2019
Luke got a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Alanis Morissette's new musical, and he's blown away. Then the listeners dazzle us with disgusting tales of finding rhinoliths in their children's bodies in this week's Email Frenzy! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3027 Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Become Scatmen
Nov 07 2019
Luke and Andrew pay tribute to their friend Bean Baxter, who's retiring after 30 years of iconic LA radio. Plus, actors are FREAKING OUT over plans to include a computer recreation of James Dean as the star of a new film. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3026 Lowes To The Left Of Me, Applebee's To The Right
Nov 06 2019
Luke joins the show from Chillicothe, Missouri, where apparently sliced bread was invented. Meanwhile, Andrew continues his fight with North Carolina over their "First in Flight" designation. Plus Luke discovers a Billy Joel song that lands him in some hot water, and Andrew has a new favorite GIF, but doesn't know what to do with it. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#3025 Thag Is Not Doing Well
Nov 05 2019
After a brief half-decade hiatus, the popular segment "What Are You Doing Here?" is back! Luke and Andrew check-in with listener Lindsey, who's been listening to TBTL while she's out hiking the Appalachian Trail. Plus, the Walshelm Scream makes it into another professional production! . . . 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.
No Point Conversion: Hello, Mr. Hollister!
Nov 04 2019
Luke and Andrew celebrate another Seahawks win and lament another Browns loss.
#3024 Nose 4 Pot 2
Nov 04 2019
A man who's had a balloon full of marijuana up his nose for 18 years finally gets it removed. Plus, Luke wishes Will Smith wasn't such a nerd. And we play another round of TBTL Voicemail Roulette! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3023 Heavy Meta
Nov 01 2019
Luke falls in love with a bizarre TV show that is so meta it hurts. Also, Andrew offers The Worst Take Ever on a Microsoft commercial. And it's Friday, so get ready for some Music For Your Weekend! ... Today's show is sponsored by Ethos Life Insurance. Visit Ethos.com/tbtl toget started.
#3022 Night Of The Living Deadspin
Oct 31 2019
Luke mourns the end of his favorite website, and Andrew turns Blursdays into a personal therapy session.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBokk.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
#3021 Bring In Da Malinois, Bring In Da Funk
Oct 30 2019
Luke and Andrew pay homage to the MTV Spring Breaks of yesteryear and also celebrate military dogs. Plus, Luke's very favoritest website, Deadspin, may be on the precipice of extinction, and he doesn't know what to do. Today's show is sponsored by Earnest. Visit Earnest.com/tbtl to get a $100 bonus on a private student loan
#3020 Diners, Drive-Ins, And Doofuses
Oct 29 2019
Our pal Nora McInerny hops on the line to talk about her life as a Reader's Digest celebrity. Plus, Grumpy Andrew picks the wrong restaurant to grump about...since it belongs in Luke's family. ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.
No Point Conversion: Raking Havoc
Oct 28 2019
Luke and Andrew recap yesterday's Seahawks win and Browns loss in this week's No Point Conversion.
#3019 Xanadon't
Oct 28 2019
Andrew is at a loss for words now that his Garbage Problems are over, so he and Luke discuss Terrible Mall Ideas, Overly Familiar Corporate Emails, and of course Concur Business Solutions (in painful detail). . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBokk.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
#3018 Keep My Sketch Out Of Your Mouth
Oct 25 2019
Luke is tripping on DayQuil, and Andrew finds himself the victim of a car crime...again! Plus, we learn about a rare disease that causes people to ferment alcohol in their bodies when they eat carbs. And we have some seasonal Music For Your Weekend!. . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3017 You're Entering A World Of T-Pain
Oct 24 2019
Luke's been hanging with Danny Trejo and his posse! Plus,T-Pain gets T-Painfully honest with his fans. And the dirty Bronx staircase featured in the Joker film is drawing a new kind of crowd. . . . 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.
#3016 How Rooney!
Oct 23 2019
Who said it: Andy Rooney or Mickey Rooney? Andrew makes-up a pop-quiz on the fly. Plus, Luke is staying at a fancy hotel in LA, where they don't ever want your feet to touch the floor. And a listener's garbage anxiety almost leads to his arrest! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3015 Just Say No To Strugs
Oct 22 2019
Luke quizzes Andrew to see if he understands the language of seagulls. (He doesn't.) Plus, Luke is preparing for his trip down to LA to interview Danny Trejo, who -- Andrew learns -- had a whole career before his big Snickers commercial. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
No Point Conversion: A Chronic Case Of Optimism
Oct 21 2019
Luke and Andrew commiserate over the Seahawks' and Huskies' losses this weekend.
#3014 Nudges For Fudges
Oct 21 2019
Secret moles inside the Seattle garbage department shed light on Andrew's ongoing garbage issues. Plus, Luke has his own graphic mole situation, the controversial Columbia marching band is re-instated, and the city of Kirkland, WA, declares war on dog poop. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#3013 An Embarrassment Of Sasquatch
Oct 18 2019
Luke struggles with how to celebrate his dog's 6th birthday. Plus, a missing Sasquatch is re-discovered in a shocking way. And our favorite musical robot, The StuBot, joins us for some Music For Your Weekend. . . . 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.
#3012 Throw Bacharach Thursday
Oct 17 2019
A "brainless blob" is debuting at a Paris zoo. Plus, Andrew comes across more evidence that James Cameron is the absolute worst. And a young hockey player wins the hearts and minds of an entire nation. (Well, he won us over, anyway.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Away Travel. Visit AwayTravel.com/tbtl and use the promo code TBTL to get $20 off a suitcase!
McMillan Men 10: It's Lay Down Time
Oct 16 2019
Luke and Andrew recap the final episode of the first season of Amazon's Patriot.
#3011 Squirt McGirt
Oct 16 2019
It's a voicemail frenzy on TBTL! Plus, Andrew tries to quench his very specific soda cravings. And the City of Seattle gets heavily involved in Andrew's ongoing garbage pickup situation. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#3010 Klugey, Clunky, Danky And Janky
Oct 15 2019
Luke gets sucked into the world of Fortnite after watching videos of the game. Is he going to become a gamer? Meanwhile, Andrew wants to play a "choose your own adventure" style radio game. . . . 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.
No Point Conversion: The Agony Of Victory
Oct 14 2019
The Seahawks played the Browns yesterday, and it almost destroyed Andrew.
#3009 You're Entering A Wheel Of Pain
Oct 14 2019
This weekend saw more boat-related misadventures for Luke and some bad football feelings for Andrew. Plus, a woman loses her job at Panera Bread after revealing that the company uses frozen mac & cheese. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Away Travel. Visit AwayTravel.com/tbtl and use the promo code TBTL to get $20 off a suitcase!
#3008 Bad News Belts: The Riddle Of King Hippo
Oct 11 2019
A celebrity sets up a sting to find out which of her friends is leaking her personal info, and it's pretty great. Plus, Andrew explains to Luke, once again, why Minecraft is so great. . . . Today's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.com/TBTL80 and enter the code TBTL80 to get $80 off your first month.
#3007 Garble The Things That Garble
Oct 10 2019
TBTL Friendo Chris Hayes hops on the line to discuss Ted Cruz's brain, Salmon Rushdie's sexiness, and Chris' upcoming Live Show in LA. Plus Luke literally leaves the show to check on Andrew's garbage and the result is... not great. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBokk.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
MacMillan Men 9: Mum's The Word
Oct 09 2019
Luke and Andrew set down their shotguns, put out a breakfast spread, and recap Season 1, Episode 9 of Amazon's Patriot.
#3006 Honey, I Shrunk The Calzone
Oct 09 2019
Andrew deals with a car break-in while Luke discovers some Surprising Stats related to how many people are downloading Nickelback songs worldwide (spoiler: it's not that many). . . . Today's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.com/TBTL80 and enter the code TBTL80 to get $80 off your first month.
#3005 New Day TBTL!
Oct 08 2019
Luke and Andrew tackle the big stories of the day, including whiskey "Tide Pods" and hotel room hacks. Plus, Andrew has an unfortunate update in his ongoing Garbage War. . . . 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.
#3004 TBTL Live At Sea!
Oct 07 2019
Tens upon Tens of listeners join Luke, Andrew and Sean DeTore to wrap up the TBTL 3000 tour...on a dang boat!
#3003 The Portuguese Hat Woman
Oct 04 2019
Luke and Andrew make it back to Seattle and are preparing for tonight's live boat show! They discuss rats, giraffes, sidewalk drivers, and their beloved Seahawks.
#3002 Live In Brooklyn With John Hodgman!
Oct 03 2019
John Hodgman joins Luke and Andrew on stage in Brooklyn to celebrate 3000 episodes of TBTL and settle an ongoing dispute with Luke over his new book, Medallion Status.
#3001 Botched Tow
Oct 02 2019
Luke and Andrew arrive in Brooklyn ahead of their live show tonight. And Andrew is in love. They got to see the worst towing job ever. And we hear from a man at the very front lines of the meme wars.
#3000 Can We Stop-Down?
Oct 01 2019
Luke, Andrew and Tens of listeners pack into an Orlando Waffle House to celebrate 3000 episodes!
#2999 Blocking Out The Snorers
Sep 30 2019
Luke and Andrew make it to Orlando, but not without a few hiccups, or more accurately, violent snores. Plus Andrew makes some new Florida Friendos, and Luke's Vegan Experiment goes off the rails when he orders a large pizza to his hotel room.
#2998 New Jawboning Technology
Sep 27 2019
How did Luke and Andrew miss one of the most bizarre red carpet moments in recent history?? Plus, a story about wasabi and "broken heart" disease leads to some reminiscing about failed job interviews. . . . 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.
#2997 Smart Nerd Rebellion
Sep 26 2019
An Ivy League marching band disbands after some tomfoolery, and the creator of labradoodles has some regrets. Plus, Andrew shares a story of High School prankery from his own youth.
McMillan Men 8: Birdbath And Beyond
Sep 25 2019
Luke and Andrew share a cold one, settle into their respective pipes, and recap Season 1, Episode 8 of Amazon's Patriot.
#2996 I Did An Art!
Sep 25 2019
Luke and Andrew dive into the complex, fascinating history of the 80's hit "Take On Me." Plus, Andrew's ongoing war with the city garbage collectors is heating up. . . . 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.
#2995 Slimy, Grimy, And Stymied
Sep 24 2019
Lenny Kravitz has lost his sunglasses, and Luke and Andrew kind of love him for it. Also, a new Ken Burns documentary get Luke and Andrew reminiscing about their college days. . . . 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.
No Point Conversion: A CenturyLink Of Sadness
Sep 23 2019
Luke and Andrew park outside Seattle's own "factory of sadness" to review a couple of painful losses by the Seahawks and the Cleveland Browns.
#2994 Smelling My Own Yeahs!
Sep 23 2019
Luke meets a mysterious and ominous stranger on his morning jog. Plus, why you should never use a taco as a bookmark, and the Walshelm Scream makes its network television debut! . . . 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.
#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.
#2903 The Grumpy Was A Cat!
May 17 2019
Luke and Andrew come up with a plan to meet-up with Australian listeners during their time down under. They also discuss the connection between the California Raisins and Batman, and they pay tribute to (and discuss the finances of) Grumpy Cat, who passed away this week. . . . 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.
#2902 There's A Right Way To Clock
May 16 2019
Luke and Andrew start off by tackling the big question of the day: Is "as per usual" a proper phrase or a bastardization of the English language? (Or is it just "very unique"?) Plus, a man gets kicked off an airplane for making an offhand remark about vodka. And Andrew accidentally admits to some shame eating. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2901 You Know I.T., Baby!
May 15 2019
Luke and Andrew join the show hot off their company-mandated cyber security training, which they found to be very informative and a worthwhile use of their time. They also discuss the investigation into Navy pilots who drew a naughty doodle in the sky above Washington State. And Andrew tries to remember a song. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
A Song Of Ice And Spoilers: Downtown Dany Targaryen
May 14 2019
Maybe it's all the dragon fire, or maybe it's the 17.6 cups of coffee they both consumed this morning, but Luke and Andrew are very fired up about this penultimate - and very controversial - episode of Game of Thrones. They are also flattered that the showrunners decided to steal their idea of using more bells.
#2900 All Kinds Of Quiet Trouble
May 14 2019
Andrew is having trouble waking up in the morning, and he blames the new alarm sounds on his phone. Luke tries to help. Then this special 2900th episode goes off the rails as they discuss DIY braces, AndyMan Grills, a fascinating article about toxic masculinity, and the second-best film reviewer in Rancho Cucamonga. . . . 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.
#2899 High Art Clowning
May 13 2019
Luke gets into more trouble with his boat this weekend (not the boat that he crashed in the water, but the one he crashed on land last year.) But luckily, a good friend saved the day! He and Andrew take a break from discussing Australia's most dangerous animals to reflect on one of it's most dangerous (smelling) fruits, which caused an emergency evacuation at a University last week. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2898 Ken Jennings: The Kayfabe Is Strong
May 10 2019
TBTL Friendo and All-Time Jeopardy! Champ Ken Jennings swings by the studio to talk about the latest challenger to his throne. He also talks to Luke and Andrew about the irreplaceable Alex Trebek and Ken's uneasy relationship with the word "cloche". . . . 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.
#2898 Ken Jennings: The Kayfabe Is Strong
May 10 2019
TBTL Friendo and All-Time Jeopardy! Champ Ken Jennings swings by the studio to talk about the latest challenger to his throne. He also talks to Luke and Andrew about the irreplaceable Alex Trebek and Ken's uneasy relationship with the word "cloche". . . . 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.
#2897 The Misadventures Of Carl Cruller
May 09 2019
Digging deep into TBTL voicemails from a decade ago has Luke and Andrew feeling all kinds of ways. Plus, a fascinating Top Story from Andrew's hometown leads to a confession about his criminal past.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2896 The Frenzy Continues! (Part 1)
May 08 2019
Luke and Rudy find themselves in a stranger's scary backyard while out on an evening stroll. Was it Bugs Meany's house? MAYBE! Plus, listeners offer some Australia advice - in song! . . . 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.
A Song Of Ice And Spoilers: Cersei Gonna Cers!
May 07 2019
Luke and Andrew take a look at Episode Four through dragon-colored glasses. Andrew is very into the conflicting feelings about Daenerys Stormborn, and Luke is concerned with "the last mile problem" vis-a-vis castle storming.
#2895 They Might Be Gigante
May 07 2019
Luke and Andrew learn about yet another weird animal to watch out for in Australia, while also descending down a rabbit-hole of minor league baseball mascots. TRIGGER WARNING: if you like dancing, soccer or Hamilton, you might want to skip this episode. We hope the 3 of you who are left enjoy it.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2894 All Your Theme Songs Are Belong To Us
May 06 2019
NPR's Morning Edition has changed its theme music after 40 years. Luke and Andrew weigh-in on the results. Plus, a whale showed up in Norway that may be a the cutest Russian spy ever to swim the ocean. . . . 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.
#2893 Watch Your Languid! With Hari Kondabolu
May 03 2019
TBTL Friendo Hari Kondabolu joins the show to explain why he got yelled at by a pirate in a comedy club. Also, one of Andrew's film heroes started following him on Twitter, and he and Luke discover a Gene Wilder sleeper hit (if "hit" means film that was roundly panned by everyone who watched it.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2892 Who Is Your Progenitor And What Does He Do?
May 02 2019
Luke and Andrew finalize their Australian itinerary and are feeling something uncharacteristic - confident. Meanwhile, Luke talks about his TV appearance on Wednesday that had him feeling very unconfident. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2891 Run The Cans
May 01 2019
In a weird twist of fate, Luke is now the one having garbage pickup problems, so he and Andrew call the Bay City trash management company to demand some answers. Plus, we listen back to a very young Todd Barry on the phone with David Letterman, and Andrew discusses his complicated relationship with a shock-humor comedian of note. . . . 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: The Night Is Very, Very, Very Dark (And Full Of Zombies)
Apr 30 2019
Luke "The Onion Bagel Knight" Burbank and Andrew "Tamuel Smarley" Walsh break down the Battle of Winterfell -- the good, the bad, and the stuff that nobody could actually see.
#2890 Mine Graft
Apr 30 2019
Andrew has some bad news about his weekly garbage pickup, but he says he's going to be okay. He and Luke also talk about how the Monkees inspired one of Luke's favorite Del The Funky Homosapien songs, and how getting fired 9 years ago might have saved Luke's life. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2889 Big Bite Energy
Apr 29 2019
Australia is dropping poisonous sausages from airplanes to curb its feral cat problem. That checks a lot of TBTL boxes, story-wise. Plus, Luke is preparing for his dangerous jobs in the outback by getting chased by dogs in Texas. And Andrew saw Avengers: Endgame this weekend, but he's not going to spoil ANYTHING. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2888 Undercuts And Charlie Brown Stripes With Nora McInerny
Apr 26 2019
TBTL Friendo Nora McInerny joins Luke and Andrew in their attic studio at APM to talk about her new book, her new TED talk, and all the other amazing things she's been up to. They also discuss the worst haircut ever used to advertise a SuperCuts. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Snowe. Visit SnoweHome.com/tbtl to get $30 off your first order of $150.
#2887 Sweet Lovin' Time For Big Flying Projectiles
Apr 25 2019
Luke and Andrew share the details of their romantic date along the banks of the swollen Mississippi River last night. Plus, a local news station uses a lot of bad jokes to report on the dangerous turkey situation in St. Paul, validating Luke's experiences and annoying Andrew with bad journalism.. . . 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.
#2886 Tidy Little Tangents
Apr 24 2019
Luke and Andrew reflect on their RAN HAM bowling party last night, the rising Mississippi River, their friend Jason Newman, and a person they wish was their friend -- the singer Lizzo. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Snowe. Visit SnoweHome.com/tbtl to get $30 off your first order of $150.
A Song Of Ice And Spoilers: And Now Our Wash Begins
Apr 23 2019
Luke and Andrew have very different takes on Season 8 Episode 2 "A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms" and things get tense. However, on the positive side, they do seem to be zeroing in on who Jon Snow is, so that's at least something.
#2885 Avoid The Toid
Apr 23 2019
Luke and Andrew check-in from St. Paul, where they just survived a near-disaster in the Studio P right before the show. Plus, Luke learns he might have ornithophobia, and Andrew is ready to ask a local haberdasher if TBTL can please broadcast from his shop. . . . 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.
#2884 Minnesota NOICE!
Apr 22 2019
Luke and Andrew make it to the APM Mother Ship just in time to have 35 meetings, which has them feeling stressed. Meanwhile, Luke has a near run-in with a kindly pizza delivery person, and Andrew might have found a way to get over being a nervous flyer. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Snowe. Visit SnoweHome.com/tbtl to get $30 off your first order of $150.
#2883 Tempted By The Fruit Of A Letter
Apr 19 2019
Andrew might have started a fight between two strangers last night, while Luke finds himself in the middle of his own donnybrook online. Plus we have some Music For Your Weekend! . . . 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.
#2882 Dear God, Helf Us
Apr 18 2019
Luke sat next to a self-styled Donald Trump impersonator on his trip from Cleveland to Portland, putting his Skyjinx survival instincts to the test. Plus, Luke and Andrew discover a new terrifying creature to be afraid of in the Australian outback. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Away Travel. Visit AwayTravel.com/tbtl and use the promo code TBTL to get $20 off a suitcase!
#2881 Nostalgia Is A Powerful Drug
Apr 17 2019
Andrew and Luke discuss their favorite food-related Bible stories. Andrew also helps Luke prep for his trip to Cleveland, and Luke talks about the time he almost ditched a dinner party that he DEFINITELY shouldn't ditch. . . . 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.
A Song Of Ice And Spoilers: Don't Be A Bran
Apr 16 2019
A Song Of Ice And Spoilers returns for the final season of Game of Thrones! Luke and Andrew discuss the season premiere and ask the important questions every hardcore fan wants to know, like what is a White Walker and who is Jon Snow?
#2880 Don't Jeff Lynne Me!
Apr 16 2019
It's the day after Tax Day, and Luke is trying to declare Andrew as one of his dependents. They also discuss the life and death of one of the last Yangtze softshell turtles on Earth, and why Duluth, Minnesota, is about to become the coolest place to live, both literally and figuratively. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Away Travel. Visit AwayTravel.com/tbtl and use the promo code TBTL to get $20 off a suitcase!
#2879 Dingus In Real Life
Apr 15 2019
Luke's outdoor misadventures continued this weekend, almost leading to a Drama In Real Life situation. Plus, TV networks have admitted to piping bird sounds into golf broadcasts. And Andrew reveals a fascinating fact about airplane tires that is not true. . . . 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.
#2878 Aggressively Finite
Apr 12 2019
Luke and Andrew go through the pile of letters they've received from listeners regarding their questionable trip through the Australian Outback. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Snowe. Visit SnoweHome.com/tbtl to get $30 off your first order of $150.
#2877 Schitt's Heads
Apr 11 2019
The first-ever photos of a black hole 54 million light years away put Luke and Andrew in a philosophical mood. And the details about how the photo was captured leave the boys dazzled indeed. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2876 Scissors Rock Paper?
Apr 10 2019
Luke learns that he may have to legally change his name. But like, for REAL. Plus, Andrew sets the record straight on some things that have been bugging him, and he and Luke offer some solicited advice for the Youth of America. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Snowe. Visit SnoweHome.com/tbtl to get $30 off your first order of $150.
#2875 Schrodinger's Doots
Apr 09 2019
A CNBC video encouraging people to tip their servers less "without looking cheap" is making people very, very angry. Luke and Andrew discuss this and Andrew's latest attempts to be cool on Instagram. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2874 Slightly Fapooned
Apr 08 2019
Luke has a very chance encounter on one of his hikes, and thus answers the age old question: What happens when Luke meets a stranger in the Alps? Plus, a fascinating study shows us that almost everyone is better at dancing than they think, but worse at driving than they think. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Snowe. Visit SnoweHome.com/tbtl to get $30 off your first order of $150.
#2873 Smaller Than A Yaris, Bigger Than A Breadbox
Apr 05 2019
Australian listeners let Luke and Andrew know that their upcoming trip through the Outback is misguided and dangerous. But will they heed the warnings? Plus, a writer researches why Americans fell out of love with buffets, and it is fascinating. Plus, there's a bit of Music for Your Weekend.n . . . 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.
#2872 One Bro, Turning It Up!
Apr 04 2019
Luke and Andrew re-examine their use of slang, and they announce their BIG PLANS for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2871 Now You've Got A Mom In The Jewelry Business
Apr 03 2019
Luke and Andrew try to figure out if they're nerds, dweebs, or geeks (or something worse.) Plus, a decades-long mystery involving Garfield phones washing up on a French beach is almost solved. And a listener tells a nightmare-inducing story from a clothing-optional hot spring. . . . 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.
#2870 Mother Of Lawyers
Apr 02 2019
After a night of TV watching, Luke finds himself disappointed in a couple of beloved TV shows. He and Andrew also discuss Burger King's plan to start selling meatless Impossible Burgers, and a Post's plan to start selling chicken and waffle-flavored cereal. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2869 Cuneiform in Uniform
Apr 01 2019
Luke subjects Andrew to a April Fool's Day quiz, and they spend a lot of time trying to answer a listener's truly brain-breaking question about their social lives. . . . 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.
#2868 Reverse Stridex
Mar 29 2019
A man in Woodenbong, Australia, wants to build a giant wooden bong to attract tourists and raise "trillions" of dollars for the community. Luke and Andrew discuss this, and Andrew discovers a crucial detail about the viral video of a Toledo news team embarrassing itself.n . . . 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.
#2867 We Have The Seitan!
Mar 28 2019
A music review of a 25-year old record is creating outrage on (wait for it)....The Internet! Andrew and Luke look back at some of their own bad musical taste in the '90s. Plus, Andrew finally meets (meats?) an Arby's sandwich he can't handle. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2866 Ain't No Fun When The Rabbit's Got The Gurgle
Mar 27 2019
Andrew tries to resurrect one of his favorite Morning Zoo radio bits from his childhood with less than stellar results. Plus, he and Luke ACTUALLY GET TO TOP STORIES TODAY, including the emergence of Fantasy Birding and the best high school drama performance since Max Fischer'snSerpico. . . . 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.
#2865 Let's Keep It Sausagey, San Diego!
Mar 26 2019
Andrew picked up a piece of litter in his neighborhood that ended up being a lot more than he'd bargained for. Plus, a tweet from Sarah Silverman completely rocks Luke's world, and Andrew is trying to figure out if he's a team player.n . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2864 The Fanny Pack Of Tourism
Mar 25 2019
Luke and Addie embark on a Segway adventure to remember! And Andrew has discovered his new favorite movie theater. It happens to be the same one where Luke spent his youth.n . . . 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.
#2863 Spring Equi-Nots
Mar 22 2019
Luke accidentally bought the most expensive glass of milk in New York City. He and Andrew also discuss a new Volvo that will take control of itself if the driver looks distracted. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2862 They Fugetaboutited It!
Mar 21 2019
Luke's stay in the Barton Fink Hotel is getting weirder. Also, he just got his photo taken for a CBS ID card, and it is...not good.n . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2861 Cleats And A Clipboard
Mar 20 2019
Luke and Andrew wake up in the middle of the damn night to watch the Mariners open their baseball season in Japan. Plus, the StuBot checks in from Arizona, where he's following all the latest lotion-related airport news. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2860 Canoodle Me You Must
Mar 19 2019
Luke is back with stories of his LA adventures involving Kathy Griffin, her dogs, and a healthy dose of adult acne. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2859 You Kiss Your Mother With That Podcast?
Mar 18 2019
Famously Clean Person Hanna Brooks Olsen swings by TBTL to test her knowledge of cleaned-up movie lines and song lyrics...and also to talk about her upcoming Soup Date. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2858 God Loves A Condor
Mar 15 2019
Luke's latest off-book athletic adventure leads to a run-in with a well-armed soldier. Meanwhile, Andrew's not sure he could ever truly love a turtle. . . . 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.
#2857 Blursting At The Seams!
Mar 14 2019
Luke is in San Diego, so Andrew assumes that he's hanging out with the San Diego Chicken. Which might actually be a turkey? Also, Twitter considers making a fundamental change that Luke would absolutely hate, even though it would be the best thing to ever happen for him. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2856 The Fighting TBDs!
Mar 13 2019
Andrew tries to help Luke with some troublesome pimples with the help of a YouTube makeup tutorial. Meanwhile, the college admissions scandal that is rocking the nation leads Luke and Andrew to reflect on the value of their own college experiences...and they hatch a plan to get into Yale. . . . 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.
#2855 Repo The Rocking Horse
Mar 12 2019
Today on TBTL, we learn that there are many more flavors of Bartles and Jaymes than you ever possibly imagined and that piano players shouldn't try dog sledding. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2854 You Don't Have To Be Right To Be Proud
Mar 11 2019
The Mystery of Luke's Missing Basketball comes to a conclusion, but not after some more twists and turns. Plus, Luke talks about his illicit hiking adventures over the weekend, and he and Andrew discuss the Simpson's decision to drop it's iconic Michael Jackson 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.
#2853 Flavor Blasted Within An Inch Of Our Lives
Mar 08 2019
Things got weird on the final day of Luke's Vegas pizza expo. Like, "old man trying to steal camera equipment" weird. Plus, Luke felt forced to eat meat, making him question his vegetarianism, and Andrew finally unveils his idea for the pizza of the future. They also discuss the last Blockbuster video store on earth and offer up some Music For Your Weekend! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2852 Game Apologize To Game
Mar 07 2019
Andrew is giddy after having a wonderfully aimless day in Seattle that involved hot dogs, dice, and a chance encounter. Meanwhile in Las Vegas, Luke is shoving as many pieces of pizza in his mouth while people gather to watch. They also discuss sad news about Alex Trebek's health and take a moment to appreciate the Jeopardy! host. . . . 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.
#2851 Quit Rememberin' That!
Mar 06 2019
Luke is living the future in Las Vegas, where a self-driving car delivered him to a pizza convention. Meanwhile, Andrew is buying cassette tapes in Lynnwood, Washington. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2850 I Made A Spoon For You!
Mar 05 2019
Luke joins the show from Las Vegas, where he's covering a pizza convention that has a lot of TBTL connections. Plus, He and Andrew pay their respects to Luke Perry, the coolest guy in the world. . . . 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.
#2849 The Self-Shaming Never-Nude
Mar 04 2019
TBTL Friendo (and Editor?) Phyllis "P-Fletch" Fletcher joins the show to talk about her new job and to hear how Luke barely survived a mountain hike this weekend, only to end-up in a clothing-optional hot tub. (You got to admit, we packed a lot into that sentence.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2848 Andy’s Magical Shoebox Of Dreams
Mar 01 2019
Luke and Andrew are downright outraged -- well, certainly miffed, at least -- over an airline suing a passenger for skipping a flight. Plus, Luke ended up kicking-off a whole chain of unfortunate events when he took home the wrong basketball yesterday. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2847 Myth Trusters
Feb 28 2019
Reader's Digest brings the goods again! Andrew quizzes Luke on the magazine's list of "health myths". Plus, Luke has a very stressful basketball-related dilemma. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2846 Slower Burn
Feb 27 2019
Luke and Andrew hear from three listeners with three different mysteries they're trying to solve; One is smell-related, one is garbage-related, and the other is parking-related. Plus, America's #1 Junior Reporter is breaking more news and making more headlines, and California and Washington might switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2845 Slingin' Caps With Luke and Andy!
Feb 26 2019
Luke and Andrew reach out to Weird Al Yankovic's publicist to try to clear-up a 6-year old misunderstanding. They also play all the drug-related audio drops in their collective library for some reason. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2844 Ziggle Zaggit, Let's Get Back At It!
Feb 25 2019
Andrew returns from his Hawaiian vacation, where he met a new nemesis, and Luke reports on his experience backstage at the Oscars with Wolfgang Puck. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2843 Wonderful Thanks For Chatting w/ Nora McInerny!
Feb 22 2019
Luke and Nora McInerny climb into a rental car in Portland and tour various Burbank Family Businesses. Special thanks this episode to Kelly Shannon of Edmonds WA and Allison deMello of Millbury MA! . . . 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.
#2842 Steve Scher, Dog Ombudsman
Feb 21 2019
Luke checks in from backstage at The Oscars and chats with TBTL Friend Steve Scher about what our love for dogs says about us as people. Special thanks this episode Michelle Rickman of Los Angeles, CA and Jessica Robinson of Oregon City, OR. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2841 Mine Your Business Canadians, featuring Kiki Lolo!
Feb 20 2019
Luke decides to ignore some "trail closed" signs in Joshua Tree and TBTL Colleague Kristina Lopez stops by to discuss the latest TV shows she's loving. Special thanks this episode to Benjamin Peven of Pittsburgh PA and Christopher Curran of Chicago IL! . . . 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.
#2840 How to Spill Milk with Jen "Flash" Andrews
Feb 19 2019
Luke survives an epic hike in Joshua Tree and TBTL Co-Founder Jen Andrews stops by to talk about things she learned from her mom. Special Thanks this episode to Keith Brewster of Chardon OH and Katherine Damman of Wamego KS! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2839 Motorcycles and Ninja Stars with Chioke I'Anson
Feb 18 2019
Luke checks in from Joshua Tree California, home of the Outdoorsy Hipster and chats with Chioke I'Anson, voice of NPR underwriting and Horror Enthusiast. Special thanks this episode to Lou Haney of Charlottesville VA and Hilary Dolinksy of Washington DC! . . . 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.
#2838 Banh Meh
Feb 15 2019
Dan Pashman of the Sporkful Podcast joins Luke and Andrew to talk about a Chuck E. Cheese conspiracy, bad food fonts, and his upcoming show in Portland! Get tickets here to see the Sporkful tomorrow at the Listen-Up Festival! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2837 Love Is On The Air: A TBTL Valentine's Special
Feb 14 2019
Luke and Andrew hear from Tens of listeners who share their stories of young love, old love and misguided love in this Valentine's Day radio special! . . . Today's show is sponsored by The Zebra.com
#2836 Pants On The Sound
Feb 13 2019
A celebration of Kimmy Schmidt turns into a conversation about free speech and "PC culture." Didn't see that one coming! Plus, listeners weigh in on the case of Andrew v. Ruffians Throwing Snowballs At Cars. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2835 Look Who's Twinsing Two!
Feb 12 2019
Andrew is upset about some area toughs throwing SNOWBALLS of all things. Meanwhile, Luke has been doing what you're supposed to do when you're buried under a mountain of snow: Watching TONS of TV. He weighs-in on Pete Holmes' Crashing, Three Identical Strangers, The Ted Bundy Tapes, and Abducted in Plain Sight. And we learn more about the Burbank Russet potato than anyone ever thought possible. . . . Today's show is sponsored by The Zebra.com
#2834 The Marie Condor Method
Feb 11 2019
Luke and Andrew swap snow stories as the Pacific Northwest continues to get buried. Plus, Luke is ready to start his new life in retail arbitrage after reading an article about it, and Andrew has a real moment with a hummingbird. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2833 A Favela of Esoterica
Feb 08 2019
Luke swings by the offices of Walsh, Walsh & Doormat to swap stories with Andrew of a city on the brink of collapse as an impending snowstorm bears down...supposedly. . . . 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.
#2832 Breath, Body and Pirate Treasure
Feb 07 2019
Luke is watching the weather as an impending snowstorm may ruin his plans for the next few days. Meanwhile, Andrew tries to resurrect a classic TBTL segment, and he accidentally teaches Luke how to grift the government. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2831 One Crime, Please! **Ding!**
Feb 06 2019
Luke and Andrew go down their bi-annual Yakov Smirnoff rabbit hole and explore some of his work helping people with their relationships. Plus, ESPN wrote a fascinating story about stadium restrooms, and an undercover seal is used to test people on network security (at least, that's Andrew's theory). . . . 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.
#2830 Extremely Online!
Feb 05 2019
Luke's relationship with his basketball nemesis continues to evolve...but not in a great way? He and Andrew also discuss the world's most famous egg (sorry, Winlock, it ain't yours.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2829 Snow Big Deal
Feb 04 2019
A surprising snowfall in the Northwest has left Andrew giddy and Luke without heat. They also discuss yesterday's "The Big Game" and finally offer their definitive review of the 1993 film Groundhog Day (they like it.) . . . 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.
#2828 When Life Gives You Lemmings
Feb 01 2019
Luke's descent into old age continues with a shockingly early bedtime and a new foot massager. Meanwhile, Andrew finally gets a glimpse of Luke's famous beer commercial, which won't air during the Super Bowl. And TBTL presents Part 2 of Reader's Digest's Fascinating Facts That Are False! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2827 Undigested Co-Conspirator
Jan 31 2019
Luke and Andrew dive into the latest issue of Reader's Digest and share some truly Dazzling Deets about everything from frog's eyes to Hitler's nephew. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2826 Dance Of The Jabber-Mouth
Jan 30 2019
Luke and Andrew check-in on The StuBot and his family in St. Cloud, MN, where it's currently 35 degrees below zero. They also realize they are doing poorly when it comes to their Employee Review process. And Luke is having some second thoughts regarding his sporting life. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2825 Pipe Dreams
Jan 29 2019
Luke mixes things up with one of his new basketball buddies, and Andrew performs the grossest and most satisfying home repair imaginable. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2824 More Than A Movie, More Than A Movie To Me...
Jan 28 2019
Luke is blown away by a movie that he never thought he'd be interested in, and Andrew holds his nose and plunges into one of the Fyre Fest documentaries. Plus, can sports fandom influence a presidential election (ahem, Mr. Howard Schultz)? And is it okay to hide speed cameras behind port-o-potties? . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.
#2823 Dynamite The T1 Line!
Jan 25 2019
Luke makes Andrew very anxious by airing a voicemail from their colleague without reviewing it first. Meanwhile, Andrew develops a One-Person-Per-Platform social media strategy. And they make up for the Blursday wishes they missed yesterday. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2822 Don't Fear The Leather
Jan 24 2019
Luke unwittingly becomes the most popular guy at the rental car counter in Bellingham. Meanwhile, in Seattle, Andrew risks another uncomfortable interaction when he returns to the Whole Foods parking lot that got him in trouble yesterday. Plus, we hear about the self-made (and self-proclaimed) laundryman to the stars! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2821 Only Fools Flush In
Jan 23 2019
Luke and Andrew discuss the kid-friendly merits of The A-Team vs MacGyver. Plus, doctors say you can train your body to need the bathroom at a certain time, and -- unrelatedly -- Andrew shares a shameful encounter he had in the Whole Foods parking lot yesterday. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2820 Brohemian Rhapsody
Jan 22 2019
Luke discovers secret art in a billionaire's backyard and also has a revelation about Sinead O'Connor. Meanwhile, Andrew launches a defense of beat-up cars and cracked smartphone screens. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2819 Five Easy Craisins
Jan 21 2019
Luke has a new way of meditating that involves fruit, and Andrew has a new way of looking at trees, thanks to APM's new poetry podcast. They also discuss bottled water circa 1993, and they try to untangle their feelings about Malcolm Gladwell.
#2818 From Dusk Till Yawn
Jan 18 2019
Luke's adventures in Atlanta continue as he spends the night in a Waffle House full of tuxedoed Republicans. He and Andrew also discuss the story of a large English family that wreaked absolute havoc on New Zealand.
#2817 It's Jelly O'Clock Somewhere!
Jan 17 2019
Luke checks-in from Atlanta, where he is now officially a Waffle House team member! He tells Andrew about his experience working as a short-order cook, and they finally discuss the lawsuit against Netflix over "Bandersnatch."
#2816 More Like "Borndorsnortch"
Jan 16 2019
Luke swings by the studios of Walsh, Walsh & Doormat to help Andrew with some Twitter-related issues. Plus, Andrew shares a (pre-approved) dream that may end up changing his career trajectory. They never get to Top Stories, but they do share some great TV Guide #content.
#2815 Organizing Principals
Jan 15 2019
Luke's feelings on Marie Kondo's approach to organizing is evolving...leading him to de-clutter a crawl space in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, Andrew has plenty of regrets over stuff that he's eliminated from his life. And they both weigh-in on the president's fast-food feast prepared for visiting athletes. (Why so much Filet-O-Fish?)
#2814 A Huge Prog Rock Hole
Jan 14 2019
Luke and Andrew discuss the end of a local radio show that is very close to their hearts. Luke also weighs in on the new Marie Kondo Netflix show, and Andrew listens to Squeeze for the very first time (and he likes it!)
#2813 Schlubby Beardos
Jan 11 2019
Luke played his first game as a member of the vaunted Bellingham Sledghogs basketball team. He and Andrew also say goodbye to a very special snail named George, and they discuss a very interesting plan to get people to stop stealing "420" signs off the highway. Plus, it's a Friday, so they have some Music For Your Weekend. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2812 If You Can't Handle The Street, Get Out Of The Canyonero
Jan 10 2019
A guy is suing Burger King after getting locked in the restaurant's dirty bathroom, and that's not even the weird part of the story. Luke and Andrew also discuss anger management and the time Andrew was forced to do the Humpty Dance. . . . 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.
#2811 Bird Box Brain
Jan 09 2019
Luke and Andrew dig into Luke's newest TV obsession, Patriot on Amazon Prime, and they talk Bird Box, A Quiet Place, and why Andrew freaked out when he got out of bed today. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2810 Shroom For Improvement
Jan 08 2019
Luke and Andrew talk about everything -- literally everything -- for, like, three hours. It's a show for the ages! . . . 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.
#2809 Sledgehog Millionaire
Jan 07 2019
Luke finds a way to literally ring in the New Year with a new desktop toy. Plus, he managed to avoid several potential altercations over the holiday. And he's joined a new basketball team with a problematic name. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2808 More Kicks Than A Chorus Line
Jan 04 2019
Camaro Kev and Carey help Luke and Andrew wrap-up two weeks TBTL Plays Favorites. Today's topic inspires conversations about a deconstructed and reconstructed Big Mac and big times at Saucy's Pizza.. . . 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.
#2807 The Dazzling Deets Of Diamond Dave
Jan 03 2019
TBTL Plays Favorites continues with Luke, Andrew and Camaro Kev talking about a few of their favorite things. Today's secret topic involves a seemingly magical curling club and someone named "Juck Klosternik." . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2806 Ballad Of The Foul Pole
Jan 02 2019
Luke and Andrew are joined by Camaro Kev (and a surprise guest) as they continue to discuss a few of their favorite things. Today's secret topic involves a dangerous beverage and a boxer with a very dubious fighting style. . . . 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.
#2805 Mr. Interpolaaaaation
Jan 01 2019
Luke, Andrew and their pal Camaro Kev ring in the new year with another installment of TBTL Plays Favorites! Today's secret topic touches on false art accusations, a new podcast idea, and the famous Daniel Webster Highway. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#2804 Face De Palma
Dec 31 2018
Week two of TBTL Plays Favorites kicks off when Camaro Kev swings by the studios of Walsh, Walsh & Doormat to discuss a few of his favorite things. Today's secret topic involves spilled wax, false memories, and bribery gone wrong. . . . 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.
#2803: The Biggest Bird Gets The Sugar
Dec 28 2018
Week one of TBTL Plays Favorites wraps up today with a very difficult question for Genevieve and Andrew that could threaten their relationship. But they'll probably be fine. And Luke explains why he doesn't have a problem playing favorites with members of his own family.
#2802 People For The Ethical Treatment Of Fashion
Dec 27 2018
Luke, Andrew and Genevieve continue to discuss a few of their favorite things during their special week of holiday programming. Today's secret topic involves a lizard boy, a lizard man, and set of Belle and Sebastian EPs that launched a love story for the ages.
#2801 The Road To Smell Is Paved With Good Intentions
Dec 26 2018
It's day three of TBTL Plays Favorites! Luke, Andrew and Genevieve continue to count down their favorite things. They also learn the difference between a recorder and a flutophone, and they hear how a kid got stuck in an airplane's overhead bin.
#2800 Gift Of The Traji
Dec 25 2018
It's a special Christmas Day edition of TBTL! Genevieve joins Andrew and Luke for the second installment of TBTL Plays Favorites, in which they discuss a few of their favorite things. Today's secret topic involves a guitar that saved a friendship and a bathrobe that turned into a DVD player.
#2799 TBTL Plays Favorites!
Dec 24 2018
Genevieve joins Luke and Andrew to kick-off their special week of holiday shows focusing on a few of their favorite things. Today's secret topic involves old pianos and Andrew stomping around like Paul Rudd in Wet Hot American Summer.
#2798 A Wizard Is Only As Good As His Word
Dec 21 2018
Luke and Andrew are gearing up for Christmas. Luke is planning some very last minute shopping, and he explains why he almost missed his live show in Portland last night. Plus, it's a final Christmas-themed Music For Your Weekend!. . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2797 Vape In The Front, Hookah In The Back
Dec 20 2018
Comedian and TBTL friendo Andy Haynes swings by the studios of Walsh, Walsh & Doormat since he's performing just a few blocks away this weekend. He discusses his work on the critically acclaimed TV show "World's Flattest Butts" and his journey to reclaim the crown as America's #1 Comedian.
#2796 Teach Me How To TurtleSquirrel
Dec 19 2018
Luke watched a film that he's afraid may have changed his life, and Andrew got screamed at in a "taco joint." Plus, actor Alfonso Ribeiro is suing Fortnite for using the dance he came up with as Carlton on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2795 Where The Red Fern Groans
Dec 18 2018
Kiki Lolo joins the show to offer some advice to gift-givers this holiday season. Plus, Luke set up a camera in his kitchen to catch a sneaky, four-legged prowler. He and Andrew keep an eye on the video feed from Seattle. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2794 A Peaceful Transition Of Hair
Dec 17 2018
Luke shares a fascinating story that explains some of the science behind dreams. Andrew is INTO IT. Luke also has some advice for balding talk show guests. And they look back on a mixed weekend of sports with the latest installment of No Point Conversion. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2793 Small Talk In A Shrinking World
Dec 14 2018
Luke and Andrew try to decipher an important song from Luke's musical past, and they review a new remake of one of their favorite films (based on the trailer and soundtrack.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2792 Blursdays On Ice
Dec 13 2018
Lukeâs neighbor on the flight to Chicago has some very annoying habits and a questionable photo on his phone. Meanwhile Andrew remembers back to a time he tried to remember something. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2791 Planes, Pains, And Automobiles
Dec 12 2018
Luke's in New York City, where he's discovering that Lyft drivers are very different in the Big Apple. Plus, Andrew explains why he almost swore at an old lady yesterday.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Libro.fm. Visit Libro.fm and enter the promo code TBTL to get a 3-month audiobook membership for the price of one month.
#2790 Subverting The Thirst Paradigm
Dec 11 2018
A scientist says he's identified the funniest words in the English language. Luke and Andrew will be the judge of that! Plus, Andrew confesses to an encyclopedia-related sin, and he and Luke break down the Seahawk's Monday night win in a complicated installment of No Point Conversion. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2789 The Shape Of Our Sinuses
Dec 10 2018
Jeannie Yandel joins the show from the hit podcast Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace to list her favorite holiday beverages. She and Andrew also discuss a disturbing new trend among Hawaiian monk seals, and they pick a new host for the Oscars.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2788 Krang My Bell
Dec 07 2018
Luke has a plan to jog to the airport this afternoon, but will the Wizards at Avis rent a sweaty Luke a car? Plus, an aquarium claps back at Apple over a new squid emoji.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Libro.fm. Visit Libro.fm and enter the promo code TBTL to get a 3-month audiobook membership for the price of one month.
#2787 Good Cop, Rude Cop
Dec 06 2018
Tom Cruise wants to make sure everyone's flat-screen TVs are set up properly to watch his high-def action movies. Luke and Andrew call up their own A/V expert, Camero Kev, to fact check Maverick's claims. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Libro.fm. Visit Libro.fm and enter the promo code TBTL to get a 3-month audiobook membership for the price of one month.
#2786 You Got Szczerbed
Dec 05 2018
Luke's Los Angeles adventure continues with a trip to a selfie museum and a meal at Moby's vegan restaurant. Plus, Andrew helps PETA come up with more animal-safe idioms. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Libro.fm. Visit Libro.fm and enter the promo code TBTL to get a 3-month audiobook membership for the price of one month.
#2785 Greenlighting Projects In Hollyweird
Dec 04 2018
Luke faces some demons on his trip to Los Angeles (aka, The Big Apple Down Under.) Plus, an artist buys a Banksy painting so he can destroy it. And Luke and Andrew talk about the weekend in sports in a Tuesday edition of No Point Conversion. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Libro.fm. Visit Libro.fm and enter the promo code TBTL to get a 3-month audiobook membership for the price of one month.
#2784 Respect The Vest
Dec 03 2018
Noted Public Transportation Enthusiast (and the longest running co-bro of Andrew's life) Genevieve Haas joins the show to tell Luke and Andrew how she found herself in two bus-related adventures on the same day. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Libro.fm. Visit Libro.fm and enter the promo code TBTL to get a 3-month audiobook membership for the price of one month.
#2783 You're Going To Love The Way You Nog
Nov 30 2018
A new "study" says that women sleep better when they share a bed with a dog instead of a cat or a human. Plus, Luke's experiment in making homemade crackers goes a little south. And it's Friday, so we have some Music For Your Weekend! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2782 Leave The Gun, Take The Aioli
Nov 29 2018
Luke made homemade ranch dressing last night. Was it a Hidden Valley Ranch party in his mouth? The results are in! Plus, listeners help decide the final name of the TBTL Valentine's show. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2781 The Drowsiness In Me Recognizes The Drowsiness In You
Nov 28 2018
Listeners weigh-in with suggestions for the name of the upcoming TBTL Valentine's Day special. Plus, an Australian writer explains why Americans never get the Australian accent right. And speaking of Australia, a giant cow from Down Under is making international headlines. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2780 The Gift Of Relatability
Nov 27 2018
Andrew just got the Cadillac of vacuum cleaners, but he has a lot of work to do before he can use it. Meanwhile, Luke is reading Michael Pollan books and clearing out his cupboards. L & A also pay tribute to actor, magician and all-around amazing guy Ricky Jay, who died this weekend. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2779 Where Would We Be Without Brains?
Nov 26 2018
Luke and Andrew share their Thanksgiving adventures (Luke's involved running a 13 mile race; Andrew's involved a feast served off of a pool table.) Plus, Luke has many more Dazzling Deets about the Christmas tree industry, and he and Andrew celebrate some big wins in this week's No Point Conversion! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2778 Gift Of The Magic Christian
Nov 23 2018
Andrew presents his list of the best foods to eat as leftovers while Luke tries to figure out how to recreate his favorite restaurant dish at home.
#2777 TBTL: River Of Gravy Edition
Nov 22 2018
Luke reveals his long-anticipated list of Top 7 Thanksgiving Foods. He and Andrew also make a promise they cannot keep; Namely, to keep the episode short today.
#2776 If Washing You Is Wrong, I Don’t Wanda Be Right
Nov 21 2018
Luke and Andrew debate one of the most pressing questions of our time: How often to wash out a coffee pot. Plus, a journalist reveals the secrets of a quirky L.A. icon. Did he go to far?
#2775 From The Inside Of My Brain To The Outside Of My Mouth
Nov 20 2018
Luke's smart phone is getting smarter, and Andrew catches a sidewalk sinner in the act. Plus, accusations of flatulence-related sabotage soil the world dart championship.
#2774 Who Let The Ego Out?
Nov 19 2018
Luke had an embarrassing moment during a comedy contest he was judging this weekend. Plus, Andrew's got an update on the missing package that disappeared from his old house, and Luke's working on a new bumper sticker slogan.
#2773 There's No Hurglars Among Burglars
Nov 16 2018
TBTL Oh-Dark Qwerty: The Early Blurg Gets The Podcast week wraps up with a special Friday edition of TBTL! Luke and Andrew talk about the feel-good story of the year that ended up being a scam. Plus, a rare Friday edition of No Point Conversion rears its head after an eventful Seahawks match-up against Green Bay.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2772 The Full Trebek
Nov 15 2018
The TBTL Morning Zoo Crew do what it do! Luke and Andrew dig into a somewhat befuddling interview with Alex Trebek from Vulture Magazine, and Luke takes a stand against a certain word often used in songs. . . . Today's show is sponsored by RXBar. Visit RXBar.com/tbtl and use the code TBTL at checkout to get 25% off your first order and free samples of their new flavors and new nut butters.
#2771 The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
Nov 14 2018
Sean DeTore swings by to hang out with the TBTL Morning Zoo and share recipes for Cheese-less Mac & Cheese. Meanwhile, Luke saw a movie he loved but had the experience ruined by a loud talker behind him. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2770 Classic Lowbrow Taco Nite!
Nov 13 2018
It's Day 2 of the TBTL Morning Zoo! Luke and Andrew share notes from listeners who are also getting their Early Blurg on this week. They also discuss the legacy of Stan Lee, who just passed away, and how the trial of El Chapo is shaping up in New York City. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2769: Wake Up And Lose!
Nov 12 2018
TBTL's early morning experiment begins! Luke and Andrew wake up at 5am to talk about "bankruptcy barrels", over-apologizing, and why Luke bought 500 gallons of spring water this weekend. . . . Today's show is sponsored by RXBar. Visit RXBar.com/tbtl and use the code TBTL at checkout to get 25% off your first order and free samples of their new flavors and new nut butters.
#2768 Wildly Infuriating
Nov 09 2018
The Mystery Of Andrew's Missing Package continues today when a key witness calls him up during the show. Plus, Luke explains why he doesn't like diagonal walls. They also discuss journalistic ethics after Andrew discovers he had key information about a competing radio show. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
Too Beautiful To Live for November 8, 2018
Nov 08 2018
Luke & Andrew announce big plans for next weekâs shows and take an unexpectedly deep dive into the show âGod Friended Meâ. Plus, Andrew argues both sides of a McDonalds Quarter Pounder With Cheese case, which leaves Luke hungry. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2766 The Flugelhorn Has Flugeled
Nov 07 2018
Luke swings by the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to analyze last night's election coverage on both radio and television. Plus, Andrew explains why he barks into a mirror before leaving the house. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2765 Take Two Makonnens And Call Me In The Morning
Nov 06 2018
Luke is bouncing off the walls as he waits for midterm election results to start trickling in. Meanwhile, Andrew is daydreaming about demolition derbies of years gone by. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2764 BoJack Horse Therapist
Nov 05 2018
Luke explains why he took some time away from TBTL last week, and how that has led to some important life decisions for him. Plus, Andrew is growing virtual parsnips. They also discuss the Browns and the Seahawks in the latest installment of No Point Conversion.. . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#2763 Won't Somebody Think Of The Children?
Nov 02 2018
Oprah is going around knocking on doors and surprising the hell out of voters in Georgia, Alec Baldwin makes the news again (so he must have punched someone, right?), and another American dog gets detained by Australian authorities. Plus, Andrew celebrates one year of smoke-free living, and it's a Friday, so we have some Music For Your Weekend!
#2762 Country Gentleman And The Howling Crowd
Nov 01 2018
Hanna Brooks Olsen stops by to talk about the science of skipping stones, grocery store parking lots, bucket hats, and how we accidentally buried the lede on our Booger McFarland story.
#2761 Hawky Grandma Be Trippin
Oct 31 2018
Luke and Andrew celebrate Halloween in the traditional manner by discussing bit coin mining operations and arguing over Blake Bortles jokes. Plus, a company decides that workers shouldn't drink more than four beers during the workday.