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
#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.