TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live
TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

TBTL is a daily show hosted by two longtime friends goofing their way through the world the best they can. Join Luke Burbank and Andrew Walsh as they cover the most important topics of the day, from 25 year-old film reviews to whether or not Andrew’s neighbors are secretly using his garbage bins.

Andrew’s inability to properly use drive-through windows is nearing a breaking point, as is Luke’s addiction to McDonald’s cookies. They also discuss the evolution of TikTok and Luke’s adventures in hot tub buying.
Luke joins the show from Rochester, New York, after trying a red-eye flight that had him nervous. Plus, Andrew’s lost luggage (and prescription meds) pins him between his two least favorite industries as he tries to sort things out.
Luke dips his toe into local politics (and longshoreman culture) in his search for a Harris/Walz yard sign. Meanwhile, Andrew’s search for a cure to jet lag leads him to a Red Robin outside the Alderwood Mall.
Andrew is back from Croatia and has a bunch of Croatian Observations to share with Luke, who tries not to pee his pants during the show.
Misha Collins from “Supernatural" swings by discuss a new business opportunity for him and Luke as well as why he’s been visiting the bathroom four times a night lately.
TBTL obsession, and all around talent Petey stops by to explain to Luke what a “Classic Bears” win looks like, and why he has zero percent of his ego invested in Tik Tok.
MSNBC’s Chris Hayes stops by to discuss the debate, Taylor Swift, and that one time he also had really stressful rental car situation in Italy.
David From The Basement stops by with some big news, and Luke unlocks a repressed memory of a particularly stressful bathroom event in Paris.
Jen “Flash” Andrews joins Luke to discuss exercise plans and how much is too much to spend on underwear.
Luke tries to figure out why everyone in Iceland hates him in this final installment of the TBTL Travel Guide: Curing Lonely Planet-ness.
Luke tells Andrew all about his trip to Paris in today’s installment of the TBTL Travel Guide: Curing Lonely Planet-ness.
Luke’s European travelog continues in Sorrento, Italy, where the sea is beautiful, the land is bountiful, and the streets are much, much, much too narrow.
Luke kicks-off his new tourism series after his recent trip to Europe. Today’s installment: The TBTL Travel Guide: Curing Lonely Planetness Part One: Rome.
Luke is back from his European vacation, which means he and Andrew can finally talk about grocery stores, comfortable walking shoes, and staplers.
TBTL Friendo Cassie joins the show from Oakland to talk about the new Cabbage Patch Kid in her life and to share listener stories about Cabbage Patch Kids of yesteryear.
The TBTL answering machine continues to fill-up with listeners sharing the silly songs they sing to their pets. We listen to a new batch of pet sounds with special guest Navya, a longtime TBTL Ten who also has some bad news to share with Andrew about his role on TBTL.
Phyllis “P-Fletch” Fletcher joins the show to get an update on the TBTL friendship bracelets and to hear some listener voicemails involving hookworms, dirty-minded grandmas, and a mortifying bathroom experience that will haunt us all forever.
TBTL Friendo and film buff Nick Jarin swings by to talk about movies -- but not just any movies! He and Andrew compare their top 10 lists of Movies To Watch On Mute At A Bar.
Genevieve stops by the studio to challenge us with a recent New York Times quiz about dreams and dreaming!
After a fun-filled week hearing listeners sing their pet-related songs on the TBTL listener line, Luke and Andrew are ready to crown a winner or two, after listening to a few more fabulous entries.
Andrew realizes he made a mistake regarding the TBTL Pet Sounds contest that only Steve Harvey could relate to. But mistakes aside, the latest batch of listener-submitted animal songs are SO GOOD.
Luke and Andrew discuss the American south, cummerbunds, and why Luke realizes he’s a “West Coast guy.” But most importantly, they listen to more of your amazing pet songs as the best competition of 2024 continues! (Sorry, Olympics. You get the silver.)
Luke and Andrew look back at their calendars and  trade notes about what they were doing right before the pandemic shut the world down. (They don’t know why they’re talking about this, but they are.) More importantly, they also hear pet songs from TBTL listeners!
Luke and Andrew share some of the many pet songs that listeners sang into the TBTL voicemail line recently, and -- in true TBTL fashion -- they spend most of the time debating what to call this new segment.
Luke went into a part of Nashville last night that he really shouldn’t have. He and Andrew also discuss an astounding claim by Disney in a new lawsuit. And Middleshelf Maggie helps Luke find the long-lost ringtone he’s been searching for.
Luke is excited about a new Australian word he learned today, and Andrew is excited about some tavern-related developments in his neighborhood.
Luke is impressed with the kindness of Ryan Seacrest. Andrew is impressed with the wonders of the University of Washington Surplus Store. And they’re both tickled by the audio of a Mariners outfielder talking about his monkeys.
Luke learned a very valuable lesson about telling the truth this morning, and it may change him forever. Or not. He and Andrew also offer an appreciation of LA billboards.
Luke is staying in a hotel  in L.A.that might be too L.A. And Andrew offers “the Papa Murphy's of hot takes” regarding the Australian breakdancer who is getting roasted after her Olympic performance.
Andrew has a song stuck in his head, and Luke is here to figure out what the heck it is. Plus, festival goers in San Francisco are burying hidden, boozy treasure to avoid overpaying for concert drinks.
Luke rode in a driverless car yesterday! LUKE RODE IN A DRIVERLESS CAR YESTERDAY!
Luke and Andrew discuss the non-baseball entertainment options at T-Mobile park, including the hot-dog parachutes and the new Salmon Run race. Plus, Luke has discovered a new way to drink his coffee, and he’s surprised how good The Jinx 2 is.
Andrew tries to help Luke with his footwear choices ahead of Luke’s big trip to Italy, but Andrew is literally the worst person for the job. They also discuss the Olympics and Luke’s Tom Arnold/Tim Walz unification theory.
Luke had an irritating interaction with a barefoot fellow this weekend, while Andrew came to the realization that not everyone likes him. They also hear from a listener who explains why you should always take your phone into the bathroom with you.
TBTL once again teams up with Lindy and Meagan at the Text Me Back podcast to bring you another installment of the supergroup famously known as “TMTBL Of The Dog.” They discuss Lindy’s post-party conundrum, Meagan’s Olympic observations, and Andrew’s obsession with a 40-year old game show. Oh, and Luke’s pans. They also talk about Luke’s pans.
A post-game interview with a struggling baseball player has Luke feeling a bit guilty over his own fandom tendencies. It also offers him and Andrew the opportunity to talk about The Human Condition and -- somehow -- the latest jaw-dropping story from the presidential election. Plus, special drink deals are pushing Starbucks employees over the edge.
Luke is dealing with the stench of a neighbor’s septic tank. Andrew realizes that an old public media colleague of his has made the BIG TIME. And they discuss the latest on Seattle’s disturbed and disturbing “Hellcat” driver.
After two nights of counting friendship bracelets, Andrew reveals the final tally. He and Luke call up Jon to find out if it’s enough to hit their goal. They also discuss the shocking ruling by an Ohio court regarding boneless chicken wings.
Luke and Andrew check-in after yesterday’s big bracelet-making party at Andrew’s Eagles club in North Seattle!
Luke met Vanna White yesterday but is having trouble accepting her compliments. Andrew finally checked out a beloved pizza joint that’s under new ownership. And they prepare for this weekend’s bracelet-making party at the Eagles.
Luke is traveling again, which means he has airport stories to share. This one involves a trash can, a bowie knife, and an obviously underpaid worker. Plus, Amazon is cracking down on workers who are showing up at the office to just grab a cup of coffee before turning around and leaving again.
Luke and Andrew recall the very few moments in their professional career together when they were at a loss for words. Plus, and interaction at the grocery store finally has Luke using self-checkout from now on.
Andrew got some very surprising news at the doctor’s office yesterday, and it might mean he has to do some actual work this week after alll. Luke traces his own health history as a youngster, including the time he thought he had ruptured his appendix but just gutted it out.
Luke and Andrew announce the details of the upcoming TBTL Live Show in Philadelphia! Get your tickets here. They also discuss this weekend’s big political news, and the question everyone has been asking: How will Andrew use the restroom after he has surgery on both of his hands this week?
Luke is trying to be a good neighbor, but he’s starting to regret it. And he opens up about the time he was falsely accused of stealing from a fancy restaurant. Meanwhile, Andrew has finally  found the 30-year-old TV news story about a Clint Eastwood CD-Rom that he’s been looking for.
Luke and Andrew discuss Albuquerque, Statue-of-Liberty plays, ice cream, lemons, dog fostering, social media, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes and, of course, Blursdays. (They’ll get to Top Stories tomorrow.)
Luke and Andrew return to their favorite source of content -- the Seattle Times’ Rant & Rave column -- and question one Seattleite’s experience at a TSA checkpoint. They also discuss the rapid decline of the neck tie, and, of course, Al Frankin’s 30-year-old impressions of Paul Simon and Paul Tsongas.
Andrew saw a surgeon, a phlebotomist, a physician’s assistant and the world’s most negative appointment scheduler in the past 24 hours, and he has some stories. (Or maybe just one long one.)
Luke has a new friend joining him in the studio today, and Andrew is jealous. Meanwhile, Andrew is planning on bringing a baseball to his doctor's appointment today. And the two of them celebrate the life and legacy of Richard Simmons.
Luke, Andrew and Jon wrap-up this year’s TBTL-a-Thon by talking about eel farming and begging the listeners to help them make bracelets. Sign-up here to join the TBTL bracelet-making party at Eagles Aerie #1 in North Seattle on Sunday, July 28th!
Luke’s Mom, Susie B., joins the boys to help them out during the TBTL-a-Thon and to help announce their next live event in September.
Luke, Andrew and Jon are all honing their individual bracelet-making routines. They compare notes, take phone calls, and listen to one of the sweetest voicemail messages ever recorded.
Luke, Andrew and Jon compare notes on their first night of bracelet-making for the TBTL-a-Thon, and they all agree that the experience has changed them.
Luke, Andrew and Jon kick-off this year’s TBTL-a-Thon with some important Taco Time Talk, another Jeep adventure, and a pile of friendship beads that they’re not ready to tackle.
Luke, Andrew and Jon are excited to unveil the thank-you gifts for this year’s TBTL-a-Thon, which officially begins next week in sweltering work conditions. Click here to check them out and make an early donation!
Andrew reports on his electroshock therapy, Luke is worried about the heat index during the TBTL-a-Thon, and the Mariners got booed by their own fans yesterday.
Found Magazine’s Davy Rothbart joins Luke and Andrew to ask the Tens of Listeners to help him solve an 18 year old mystery.
Andrew has been troubleshooting the TBTL-a-Thon tech issues in his sleep, while Luke has been reading up on fake, AI-generated Yelp reviews that are more realistic than human reviews. They also find out What’s In The Box!
Andrew was surprised to find himself referenced in the Seattle Times’ “Rant and Rave” column this weekend, and let’s just say it wasn’t a “rave” review. He and Luke also discuss the discovery of a “bikini barista” shop in Andrew’s neighborhood.
Andrew found a surprise waiting for him when he went to his local bead store this week. He tells Jon and Luke all about that as they gear up to make hundreds upon hundreds of friendship bracelets for this year’s TBTL-a-Thon.
Luke and Andrew trade notes on mapping software, cereal bowls, unopened emails, and (of course) pureed soup. And Luke has an update on his email battle with a Chinese retailer.
An airport observation leads Luke and Andrew to explore the many Yelp reviews of a woman named Donna, who apparently contains multitudes. Also, Luke is fighting with a faceless Chinese company over a light fixture he bought, and he doesn’t seem to be winning.
Andrew has some VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS about Applebee’s “Riblets”. He and Luke also exchange notes on hotel room dining. And listeners weigh-in on super-smellers and Facebook Marketplace scammers.
Luke made a bit of mistake while tipping a worker this weekend, which then led to a slow-speed chase down a country road. And some Tens help Andrew solve an audio mystery that he raised on the show last week.
TBTL Employee #1 Jon Sklaroff joins the show to talk about the Zoom parties planned for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon and whether or not he and Luke and Andrew can actually make enough friendship bracelets for every TBTL donor. They also discuss confusing public service announcements, paddle boarding, and NFL-themed bar mitzvahs.
Andrew had a strange experience at the doctor’s office yesterday, and he blames it on the sin of pride.
One of Luke’s patented online spoofs leads him and Andrew into the dark-roast depths of Kevin Costner’s new coffee venture. Andrew is also preparing for his new role as a distinguished educator, and a story about the indictment of a New Jersey power broker prompts some incredible photojournalism.
Andrew had an intense interaction at the ballpark this weekend when he got into a passive aggressive fight with his future self.
Luke and Andrew announce the plans for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon, which will involve thousands of beads and Andrew bossing people around. Plus, in order to appease their younger demographic, they also discuss Gunsmoke and Bonanza.
Luke and Andrew discuss their personal histories of poseur-ness in their personal style. They also discuss Luke’s new security state camera system.
Luke and Andrew discover that A.I. has taken over their recording software, so they see how far they can push it. They also  wrap-up the TBTL Junior Sluggers season with a recap of their final game.
Andrew accuses Luke of Bunk Journalism over a hotdog-related story, but they think they can remain friends. Meanwhile, Luke’s relationship with his new cookware continues to evolve and deepen.
Andrew and Luke recall the cringiest interactions they’ve had with famous people and how they’re handling the embarrassment years later. Oh, also, Luke made rice last night! And he takes issue with a local news story about a rodeo bull.
A trip to Costco leads to a big life change for Luke. Andrew has huge regrets after leaving a dumb internet comment. And Luke had to have “the talk” with his dad about personal grooming.
Luke is obsessed with a new song written and performed by children. Meanwhile, Andrew saw something in a dive bar bathroom that he can’t unsee.
Andrew saw a movie called Schindler’s List last night and has a slightly tardy review. Luke got in trouble trying to break out of prison yesterday. And Tommy Lasorda isn’t just a SlimFast spokesman, he’s also the man who once got a mascot ejected from a ballgame.
Andrew’s hot take on lettuce turns real cold real fast. Plus, J-Lo and The Black Keys are both living out Luke’s worst performance-based nightmare. And the latest betting scandal in baseball shows that the league might not know what it’s doing.
Andrew reviews the new Richard Linklater movie, which he saw at a matinee yesterday. He and Luke also discuss the unlikely resurrection of Slice, the soda of their youth.
Andrew spends much of the show trying to track down an “errant colon,” while Luke tries to erase his search history after googling a questionable phrase. Plus, Listener Mary schools TBTL on how to write a successful Rant and Rave for the Seattle Times.
Luke found himself in the heart of the national zeitgeist while in New York City yesterday. He and Andrew also hear from a listener who has 20-years worth of regret over an interaction at the airport.
Luke sat next to another fascinating person on his flight to New York yesterday. He and Andrew also get a much-anticipated update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers after their first playoff game.
Andrew found himself more appreciative than ever of his clean, new gym facilities yesterday. Meanwhile, Luke spent the day in prison.
Luke and Andrew experiment with a new podcasting style popularized by the New York Times. And they remember the life and legend of Bill Walton.
Luke and his friends had a very dramatic Lyft ride yesterday, which wasn’t completely dissimilar to the movie Andrew happened to be watching at the time.
After a year of procrastination, Andrew finally did something yesterday that took him all of an hour. Meanwhile, Luke is spinning out of control over all the almost-real people reaching out to him on Facebook Marketplace.
Coach Ben of the TBTL Junior Sluggers joins Luke and Andrew to recap the season and to look ahead to next week’s championship series. Plus, Luke attempts to sell some furniture leads him to the darkest corners of Facebook and Craigslist.
In another podcasting first, Luke explains sports betting to Andrew using Lisa Loeb and J.D. Salinger as examples. Luke would also like to set the record straight on the whole “Red Lobster went bankrupt because we ate too much shrimp” story.
David From The Basement stops by to share his thoughts (and reservations) about the newly announced Lord of the Rings project. Plus, is Andrew’s mailbox the target of nicely-named hackers?
Luke made it to the final game of the TBTL Little Sluggers regular season this weekend and has a full report. He also met the world’s most interesting Costco sample slinger after the game.
Andrew opens up about dealing with an audio addiction. Meanwhile, Farmer Luke has a new set of enemies, but unfortunately, he loves them. And they discuss the new sriracha shortage, which is coming on the heels of the last sriracha shortage.
Andrew realizes he has some verbal tics that he really needs to eliminate from his vocabulary. Meanwhile, Luke is floored by something that his parents did with their lattes this morning.
Andrew has been dipping into the dark arts of A.I.-generated music, and Luke is fascinated by the whole thing. They also discuss Tom Brady’s regrets about participating in his Netflix roast last week.
Luke and Andrew compare and contrast their garden hoses like only two middle-aged men can. We also get an exciting update on the TBTL’s Junior Sluggers’ latest exploits. And Andrew tries to explain an unusual experience he had checking out a neighborhood bar.
Luke’s plans to interview the creator of Baby Reindeer changed significantly this weekend after news about the show made international headlines. Plus, Andrew spent the weekend waiting for his Rant and Rave to appear in the Seattle Times.
Andrew has some serious questions about radishes, and Luke has some answers. Plus, it turns out TBTL isn’t the only podcast that’s been putting people to sleep. Andrew and Luke look at a viral video from the 1990s that is now a #1 sleep aid.
Andrew is hoping to leverage the power of his local newspaper in his ongoing conflict with his garbage collectors. He and Luke also discuss a new iPad commercial, which is rankling people from Hugh Grant to Luke Burbank.
Luke had a touching moment with one of his neighbors this morning, and it really moved him. Meanwhile, Andrew’s been having some interesting moments of his own on the city bus. And we have a much-needed update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers’ season.
Andrew did something wild and unusual last night: He watched a buzzy TV show! He and Luke also discuss Jerry Seinfeld’s claim that there isn’t anything funny on television anymore. And Luke went to see The Fall Guy this weekend and has some notes on the theater-going experience.
Andrew finds himself again thrown into a war over his garbage bins. And this time, he’s ready. Meanwhile, outside Napa, Luke finds himself in a weird prison of his own making.
Luke and Andrew compare and contrast their routines when grabbing a Subway sandwich. (Andrew’s involves “going wild next door.”) Luke’s also got a new favorite style of pants, but he’s unsure what those pants say about him.
Luke changed his entire outlook on life yesterday. Then he switched it back this morning. Plus, Andrew has an update on a TBTL mystery harkening back to the earliest days of the show.
Luke has a new passion, and it’s hanging tile. He and Andrew also discuss the harrowing story of a cat that was accidentally shipped to Amazon.
Andrew had a very unusual experience at the ballpark yesterday, which leads him and Luke to discover a seemingly soulless corporation behind some of today’s hottest music.
Luke finally sinks into the cinematographic splendor of Dune and Dune 2 with a little help from Pirate Walt and a long-forgotten AV cable. Meanwhile, Andrew betrayed a local company this weekend and is now paying the price.
Luke and Andrew team up with Lindy and Meagan from the Text Me Back podcast to create a podcasting supergroup of sorts. Or maybe it’s more of a “Voltron of hilarity”, or a “half-chipmunk, half-horse of digital audio content”? Whatever you call it, it’s a lot of laughs and a lot of talk about frying pans.
Luke’s ego was gently bruised while ordering coffee at the Starbucks inside the Ralph’s that’s attached to his hotel in Los Angeles. He and Andrew also (finally) tuck into the story of Red Lobster’s $11 million dollar “Unlimited Shrimp” oopsie.
Luke met the most interesting man in the world yesterday. Not the guy you’re thinking of - someone even more interesting than that. He and Andrew also preview a very special edition of TBTL that they’re working on.
Luke and Andrew geek-out over the We Are The World documentary, especially one very, very specific aspect of it. They also get an update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers after their matchup with the Big Bananas yesterday.
Luke found himself unwittingly trapped in a comedy situation this weekend. And he has an update on his lawn mower giveaway. Photo of American White Pelican by Manjith Kainickara
Luke and Andrew react to the latest Little League action as your TBTL Junior Sluggers took on the Firesharks last night. Plus, TBTL has a new A.I.-created theme song, thanks to the work of listener Steve. And Luke has a lawnmower date with a man named Terry this afternoon.
TBTL friendo and podcaster and pasta inventor Dan Pashman of the Sporkful swings by to talk about his new book, Anything’s Pastable. Plus, Luke is stepping-up his lawn care game with a new mower, but he’s also saying goodbye to an old, motorized friend.  (Photo of cluster ballooning (not actually Lawnchair Larry) by Brandon Walts via Wikipedia)
One of Andrew’s recent dreams leads to an exploration of the Jackass franchise and its lasting appeal in pop-culture. He and Luke are also divided on a Washington Post piece about cheating at pub trivia. And they discuss a “reverse art heist” at a German museum.
Andrew is ashamed at how much energy he spent arguing something in his head (and online) yesterday, but he’s trying to make the best of it. Plus, Luke has had a couple of run-ins with robots and artificial intelligence recently, and they both went pretty well!
Luke experienced THE DOME in Las Vegas this weekend and has a full report. Plus, Andrew joined a new gym and is already a completely different person.
Andrew comes in hot with a LOT of thoughts about Crocodile Dundee, while new information about Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter has Luke reconsidering his earlier opinions on the baseball great.
Luke’s new ladder turns out to be much more than just a ladder; It’s a conduit to a new mindset. Plus, Andrew tries (and fails) to flex his Women’s Lit knowledge, and Listener Bet shares a filthy joke.
The TBTL Junior Sluggers had quite a game last night. Plus, Andrew’s adventures tracking down a mystery pub leads to an important conversation about bay leaves. And a judge has made an unusual ruling ruling in the case of a Seattle scourge.
Andrew heard something yesterday that ended up taking him and Luke and an unexpected journey through the glory days of forgettable, midday public radio. Plus, a listener’s story about her experience at a barber college prompts Andrew to come clean about his current hair situation.
Luke and Andrew try to get a glimpse of today’s solar eclipse, and they listen back to their heart-pounding coverage of the 2017 eclipse.
Luke and Andrew talk about skiing and whistling, but not at the same time. Plus, Andrew is excited for TBTL Gardening Week on Instagram, and Luke is rethinking his rethinking about barbers.
Luke and Andrew have a big announcement regarding TBTL’s entry into the world of professional sports management. They also discuss a pedestrian safety campaign that uses a questionable approach to draw attention to crosswalks.
Andrew thinks his garbage collector might be angry at him, but he’s got some gross personal problems that are eclipsing that right now. He and Luke also discuss Costco’s new hot dog rules, and we get an update on Luke’s standoff with Comcast.
Kim Kardashian is in a legal battle with the estate of a famous furniture designer, and it’s tough not to take Kim’s side on this one. Plus, four days after agreeing to pay too much money to watch baseball games on television, Luke still hasn’t seen a single pitch. So he made a call to Comcast today…
Luke has a new hat that he’s excited about, and Andrew has a unique perspective on Mondays. Plus, Luke payed an arm and a leg to watch the Mariners this weekend…only it didn’t exactly work out how he’d planned.  Today’s opening audio is comedian Madison Sinclair, whom you can find @madisoncomedy on TikTok.
Luke joins Andrew in Seattle to talk about the lengths they had to go through to watch their local baseball team last night. Plus, Luke’s anxiety dream about his appearance on KUOW today became an anxiety reality.
Luke witnessed something at IKEA yesterday that concerned him, but he’s not sure how concerned he should be. He and Anderew also discuss the new Roadhouse movie, the old Roadhouse movie, and Andrew’s new two-radio experience.
Luke and Andrew are surprised how much “green bubbles'' play a part in the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple. They also discuss various types of rocks.
Andrew was excited about his new houseplant until he realized he might have made a huge mistake. Luke was up late(ish) putting together IKEA cabinetry, then was shocked by a new twist in the saga of his kitchen counters. And the Portland Pickles memorialize one of the best and worst moments in baseball broadcasting.
Andrew’s appearance on a local radio show somehow transforms him into a mustache man. Luke’s perfect reporting assignment in Palm Springs became less-than-perfect when strangers got involved. And they discuss the blowback (and comeuppance?) J-Lo is receiving on TikTok.
There was a truly astounding character on Luke’s flight this week. He and Andrew also discuss whether or not the owner of the Dodgers really “picked” his nose on camera, and they talk about the truly bonkers story developing around Shohei Ohtani and his translator.
Luke sat next to a very unpleasant person at dinner yesterday, and Andrew is hungry for the details. Also, Andrew conjures some dark fantasies when he sees a very specific corner of the Seattle airport.
A good deed gone wrong gets Luke and Andrew talking about tipping culture. Plus, Andrew is very nervous about an upcoming radio gig.
Luke and Andrew have a lot of things to talk about today, but instead they go on a strange journey involving Zune recorders, landline telephones, and comedian Eddie Pepitone. They also discuss the fact that some stores are shutting down their self-checkout lines.
Andrew tasted some glory at his Eagles club this weekend, but maybe not enough. Luke had to handle an unprecedented and uncomfortable situation on stage Saturday. And a listener proves that it’s never too late for Luke to go to film school.
Luke comes to the show with a bunch of insults for Andrew so they can roleplay some retorts recommended by therapists. Plus, Andrew finally sat down to start a project last night that he's been planning for 25 years…only to be thwarted immediately.
Luke did everything he could to keep his cool at The Home Depot yesterday after his big kitchen project hit a snag.
Luke and Andrew try to wrap their minds around the legislation that could potentially eliminate TikTok in the U.S. Plus, Luke had something close to a religious experience on the set of Jeopardy! Yesterday.
Luke finds happiness on a Hollywood backlot while Andrew stumbles on a moment of bliss in his car. Luke also wants to know if he should see Dune 2, even though he skipped the first film.
Andrew is back from Mexico, after scaring himself silly on the flight home. Plus, Luke is proud of Jimmy Kimmel for ignoring his advisors and going with an edgy joke at the Oscars last night.
Luke apologies for mistakes made during episode 4,157, while soldiering on without Andrew around to pick up the pieces. Thankfully, he's able to land the interview of the century to keep the show afloat until Andrew returns on Monday.
Andrew plays hooky, leaving Luke to his own devices. Which turns out, is setting the record straight as he leaves the New York Times in shambles interviewing Stephanie, a newly minted Ten, about her experience with the Gray Lady.
Luke and Andrew go down an unexpected memory lane as they listen back to old TBTL intro tape. They also look at Burger King’s sad “clap back” at Wendy’s surge pricing.
Luke, Jon and Andrew hold a Too Beautiful To Biz company team building exercise on the air. Mostly they talk about sandwiches and dogs, though.
Luke and Andrew weigh-in on a Tiktoker’s list of words that could be baby names if they weren’t already used as words. Andrew also has a killer idea for a new line of t-shirts, but he’s not willing to share the profits.
Dozens (DOZENS!) of listeners weigh-in on Luke’s mystery song, and they were all correct, leading Luke to question the efficacy of modern search engines.
Luke has a musical mystery he’s trying to solve, which leads Andrew on a jazz-inspired odyssey that even his cats try to put an end to by sabotaging the podcast. Plus, a new Willy Wonka experience in Scotland turns out to be a Fyre-festival-level disaster.
Luke receives a text from his mom that leads him and Andrew to ponder their childhoods. Plus, AT&T tries to apologize to users by giving them 5 bucks after a widespread outage. And Wendy’s is going to try some surge pricing on its menu items.
Luke has a new friend who’s helping him build his IKEA kitchen, but it’s a sort of one-sided relationship. Andrew has some questions about airplane etiquette regarding window shades.
Luke and Andrew discuss the new realities of recording the show via video feed, and how it’s affecting their podcast performance. They also discuss a lawsuit over fancy tomatoes and whether their packaging is misleading customers.
Andrew is excited to watch a hole being cut into the side of his garage during today’s podcast…It means he’s closer than ever to making the best joke of all time. He and Luke also discuss New York’s hottest new restaurant and its list of ways to get “86ed”.
Luke and Andrew delve into the story of a personal finance columnist who handed $50 thousand of her savings to an internet scammer. Also, Luke wants to start his entire life over after visiting a prestigious film school.
Luke is worried that he’s using too much cologne but nobody will tell him. He and Andrew are also testing some new video software that is solidifying Andrew’s status as Mole Man Basement Dweller. And Luke wants to be a movie director again.
Andrew’s been living in the basement as he and Genevieve try to nurse a sick cat back to health. He and Luke also trade notes on their experiences with Lipton Cup of Soup.
Luke and Andrew honor President’s Day by comparing their traumatic trips to the dermatologist’s office as kids. Plus, Luke finally stopped by the meatball shop he and Andrew have been talking about, and he has a full review.
Luke and Andrew get ready for the weekend by trading notes on how they confessed their sins as kids. Then they open up the ol’ PO box to share some of the amazing gifts sent in by listeners.
A writer in The Atlantic offers a modest proposal regarding airplane luggage bins -- namely, getting rid of them altogether. Luke and Andrew debate the pros and cons. They also talk doormats, mute buttons, and the contagious nature of throat-clearing.  (Photo by Kyle McCarthy)
Luke shares some breaking Valentine’s Day news that is (*checks notes*) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Andrew shares the most romantic thing Genevieve has ever said to him. And Luke did some old-fashioned shoe-leather journalism to get to the bottom of a Reba McEntire meme that’s making the rounds.
Jon Stewart returned to the Daily Show last night, and Luke took notes. Meanwhile, Andrew is groggy coming off of a podcasting marathon that nobody asked for.
Luke and Andrew discuss what’s at the top of everyone’s mind this morning: dental floss, Q-tips, and Lena Dunham. Then they talk about the commercials that caught their attention most during yesterday’s Super Bowl broadcast.
Luke and Andrew preview a few of the commercials that will be airing during the Super Bowl, including a stand-out performance by everyone’s favorite Star Fleet Commander.
After months of preparation and procrastination, Andrew finally made a phone call yesterday that might change his life forever. Or not. Plus, Luke has been poking around some cinematic rumors and theories involving Bill Walton, Chewbacca, and Steve Buscemi.
Andrew discovers a very surprising voicemail waiting for Luke on the TBTL phone line. Plus, Luke solved the mystery of unexplained toll charges on his “Good2Go” account, but as far as Andrew is concerned, the real adventure is just beginning.
Luke shares the details of how he has to prepare for an upcoming medical procedure, and it’s more involved than he thought. He and Andrew also discuss the life and times of one Rick Moranis. (Oh, he’s hilarious, dog.)
Luke went to a Slick Rick concert last night and has many details to share, including some very confusing audience instructions from DJ Chaos. He and Andrew also hear from the Australian girl who heroically battled a snake to save her pet. And they announce the details of this year’s Valen-Tens Card Exchange.
Luke tries to explain Groundhog Day to Andrew. Then they discuss the surprising amount of sexual content in a theater production Luke attended (with family) yesterday. Plus, is “bubble water” a thing? Maybe not. But they certainly both thought it was.
Luke’s dad tries to remove an owl (?) nest from Luke’s studio during the show, and that’s not even his biggest distraction today. They also try to discuss lights, uplights, and how window curtains are connected to wealth and class. Then the show basically goes off the rails.
Luke and Andrew are up-in-arms over a New York Times article on “tiny living” that totally misses the mark. They also mark the end of a short but special era in TBTL’s numbering scheme, and they debate whether Sunday is truly the first day of the week.
Andrew has to say goodbye to an object that has been by his side for years. Too many years, he now realizes. And Luke recounts his adventures trying to give away a refrigerator this weekend.
Luke met a Secret Service dog wearing camo this weekend, raising the question, why does a dog have to wear camo in Las Vegas? He also learned that his dad doesn’t know the difference between Wayne Newton and Lil Wayne.
Luke and Andrew enjoy a surprise visit from Genevieve, who found herself in an interesting pull-tab situation recently. Plus, Andrew wonders if his performance on a local podcast was so bad they had to scrap the whole thing.
Andrew noticed something peculiar in a book he’s reading, and the discovery is causing him shame. Plus, a story about a “plane farter” is the epitome of bunk journalism. And Luke has a new favorite show, but Andrew’s worried it’ll make him cringe.
Luke and Andrew discuss the end of Pitchfork music as we know it, and whether or not your boss needs to take off their sunglasses while they’re firing you.
Andrew experienced a true breakthrough yesterday regarding modern light bulbs, and Luke had a breakthrough with his new pellet burner, proving once again that TBTL has slipped well, well into middle ag
Luke came home to a scary, chaotic scene in his house late Saturday night, and he almost made a new friend/roommate. Plus, a 12-year-old clip of some NBA announcers bickering on-air has resurfaced. Some say it’s all a joke, but Luke and Andrew aren’t so sure. Oh, and Andrew got some dirty toys at The Great American Train Show this weekend.
Andrew’s mind is blown when he realizes he’s been combining two different actors into one person his entire life. Plus, Luke reviews the Broadway musical Hamilton.
Luke is obsessed with the fellow who sat behind him on his flight to New York City, and for good reason! Plus, TBTL’s love for Stone Cold Steve Austin continues to grow.
Andrew thinks he stumbled into the perfect publishing crime. He and Luke also discuss comedian Katt Williams’ recent airing of grievances. And they talk about a fascinating Washington Post piece about a man’s quest to build the best in-home stereo system.
Luke has some thoughts on the new season of True Detective and some of the commercials he’s been seeing in heavy rotation lately. And listener Max thinks he discovered Andrew’s nightmare job.
Luke’s neighbor did something interesting while plowing snow, and Andrew is fascinated by it. Plus, NBC held viewers over a barrel to get them to sign up for Peacock this weekend, then they bragged about “making history” with the move.
Luke and Andrew are preparing for the extreme winter weather, although Andrew is mostly distracted by the idea of a “Meat Door.” Plus, producers at ESPN admit that they made up a bunch of names in a bonkers ploy to obtain more Emmy trophies for its on-air hosts.
Andrew wants to become a Morning Zoo radio producer, and he’s been coming up with some segment ideas. Plus, the Washington Post looks into “Hotel Housekeeping Myths” to find out whether or not you should use the bedspread and coffee maker in your room.
Alaska Airlines is offering cash to travelers who were on the airplane that sprung a hole, Aaron Rodgers is refusing to apologize for accusing Jimmy Kimmel of the most horrendous crime, and [BREAKING NEWS SOUND] Andrew and Luke learn that the Seahawks just fired their coach after 14 years.
Luke and Andrew compare notes on their new basement dehumidifiers, like the young cool guys they are. Luke also tells Andrew all about the woman who’s been digging a huge, mine-sized hole under her house (and why she had to stop digging…for now.)
Luke is a changed man when it comes to grocery shopping and bargain hunting. He and Andrew also discuss the many Dazzling Details related to the airplane that lost a big chunk of fuselage mid-air this weekend. They also indulge in a little football talk ahead of tonight’s huge Huskies game.
Genevieve joins the show to celebrate a big moment in trash-pickup history and to play a snack-chip related quiz with Andrew. They also examine the status of their relationship on the eve of their 23rd anniversary.
After yesterday’s most impossible quiz, Luke now faces what may be the easiest Winter Game in TBTL history. In fact, it’s so easy, it’s almost difficult. And it’s about Star Wars.
Luke gobsmacks Andrew with his knowledge about the band Godsmack, and that’s not even related to today’s quiz! But Luke’s luck runs out when he’s forced to play the most impossibly difficult Winter Game ever.
Luke made quite the entrance at a recent social gathering, and it was much more than he bargained for. He and Andrew also gird their loins before jumping into today’s quiz, then they look up what it means to gird one's loins. It’s a whole thing.  (Show image from "The Art Of Manliness: How to Gird Your Loins")
Luke and Andrew stumble on a surprise David Alan Grier cameo whilst taking a quiz about the Mandela Effect. Luke is also emotionally preparing himself for the huge Husky game today.
Phyllis “P-Fletch” Fletcher joins the show to talk about her and Andrew’s close calls with internet scammery and to weigh-in on some violations of bowling etiquette that has Andrew outraged.
Andrew wrote the best stand-up joke of all time and is excited to share it with Luke. They also do their best to distinguish Jack Reacher from Jack Ryan from Joe Pickett, whoever that is.
Luke joins the show from Frankfurt, Germany, where he’s had to make fake phone calls at least twice to avoid awkward interactions. He also got a taste of the local cased-meat cuisine and accidentally took a train to Siberia or thereabouts.
Luke is gearing up for his flight to Frankfurt, Germany, where he’ll be checking-in on TBTL tomorrow. Andrew tries to figure out why he is a night owl. And they both try to determine whether they can tell the difference between a Jack Handy quote and a Stephen Wright joke.
Luke and Andrew celebrate Christmas the traditional way, by discussing which crackers are best in soup and whether or not Andrew cheated on Wordle today. They also test Luke’s knowledge of the holiday with the help of a magazine quiz.
Luke is making plans -- both bathroom-related and non-bathroom-related -- before his flight to Germany. He also received an email that is making him very nervous about the trip.
Luke and Andrew talk a lot about meatballs after stumbling on a specialty restaurant in the greater Tacoma area. They also discuss the decision by America’s most famous rat-based pizza concern to start offering more “adult” pizza options.
Andrew is upset over a meme he saw this morning. He and Luke also discuss the legacies of Hernando de Soto and Elon Musk, respectively.
Luke and Andrew are still reeling from last night’s unlikely Seahawks win, although there does seem to be some family football jersey confusion. Plus, scienticians are looking into why travelers mill about and clog the gates while waiting to board an airplane.
Andrew has a cat food mystery on his hands, and he could use your help. He and Luke also look at why many food brands are changing their recipes for the worse.
Luke unveils his unusual (or possibly unhinged?) plans for Christmas week. He also just DIYed his car key fob and tests it on the air. It’s a wild ride!
McDonald’s has announced a new drive-through chain, and Luke feels like the national media is getting the story wrong. Plus, Luke has a garbage dilemma and needs Andrew’s help.
Luke finds himself pulled into an Instagram war with one of podcasting’s top influencers - Nora McInerny. He and Andrew also discuss the trailer for the upcoming edition of Grand Theft Auto and how it’s sent an old Tom Petty song to the top of the charts.
Luke’s Airbnb in Leavenworth has a fancy feature that he’s not allowed to use. Except he is *sort of* allowed to use it? But should he? Andrew will be the judge of that. And a TBTL Ten calls in with a terrifying tale of attempted scammery.
Luke and Andrew are barely able to record today’s episode of TBTL after an audio catastrophe at Luke’s Airbnb. They also try to solve one of cinema’s greatest mysteries: Whether or not The Daytrippers takes place in Omaha.
Jon jumps on the line to finally test Doritos’ new “anti-crunch” technology. Luke and Andrew also discuss the locker rooms of their dreams.
Luke challenges Andrew to a guessing game, and what comes next will shock you. They also find themselves looking back at the Miller Genuine Draft commercials of their youth. And Luke is about to get a haircut at a Chicago barbershop he’s never been to, and he’s a little nervous.
Luke experienced nothing short of a miracle after waking up an hour late for his flight today. Andrew had an adventure trying to help a stranger find her way home. And they agree on a great name for their propane business, should they decide to open one.
Andrew wakes up to a flooded basement, and Luke falls down a 1987 NBA All-Star Game rabbit hole. Plus, has Luke’s dad become a menace to society?
Luke’s dad joins the show as he and Luke test the new water lines in Luke’s studio. Plus, Luke  had a heck of a time mixing concrete this weekend, and he had a heck of a time rooting for his Washington Huskies in a house full of Oregon Ducks fans. And Andrew’s thinking about getting some bowling shoes.
Andrew is flabbergasted over something that happened during the show yesterday, and he’s astounded by a new A.I. function in his photo software. Luke wants to know if Doritos’ “crunch silences” really works, and if there’s a way to test it on-air.
Andrew tells a “quick” story about the lengths he went through to talk to someone at his bank yesterday. He and Luke also stumble on a song about Tacoma that they never knew existed and that has surprising origins.
Luke’s solution to heating his cold studio has led to some broadcast challenges. Plus, Google Maps sent a long line of drivers down a dirt path to nowhere, which led Luke down a long path towards the most irritating sound ever recorded.
Luke was almost cyber-attacked within an inch of his life this morning, and Andrew wants alllll the details. They also say farewell to Seattle’s favorite weather reporter, Steve Pool, who helped inspire Luke’s broadcast dreams.
Genevieve swings by TBTL to weigh-in on some of the recent “Rants and Raves” sent in by Seattle Times readers and to dissect Reader’s Digests’ tips on "how to get along with anyone."
Andrew ushers in the holiday with a special beverage and a weird tangent about peeing outdoors. He and Luke also discuss so-called “Brown Friday”, a new holiday created by the plumbing industry and lazy journalists.
Luke’s family is scrambling to adjust to a new Thanksgiving reality after a hot water tank blew in the basement of his parents’ house. But Andrew’s plans are locked in tight, and he couldn’t be happier about them.
Luke gets some breaking, almost cinematic news about his Thanksgiving Day plans moments before he was supposed to leave for his parents’ house. Now the big question is where he’ll be spending the holiday. He and Andrew also take a Washington Post quiz to see if they’re more like Boomers or Millennials in the workplace.
Luke ventured into a tavern that really bummed him out yesterday. Andrew is mad at the media for falling for Snoop Doggy Dog’s latest promotional gimmick. And a young Ten helps TBTL with modern slang.
Luke had a long, draining weekend working a video shoot for a mysterious software company in the greater Seattle area. He also fondly recalls the time he had the opportunity to spend a day with Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter.
Luke joins Andrew in the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to discuss bathroom etiquette and to open packages sent in by listeners in TBTL’s patented “What’s In The Box” segment.
Luke drove a “mystery car” up to Seattle this morning to record TBTL at Andrew’s place. They discuss a follow-up to the story of the drug-loving New Yorker who stumbled on a Chuck Close painting and hoped it was valuable.
The amount of activity at Luke’s house is reaching peak levels. While waiting for his new washer and dryer to arrive, he and Andrew discuss the oft-overlooked musical career of Dragnet’s Jack Webb.
A horse got loose on an airplane, the TBTL merch store got its first customer, and Luke and Andrew got absolutely floored by a listener’s story about a mysterious “mad pooper” caught on camera!
TBTL Senior VP of T-Shirt Design and Giant Hats Jon Sklaroff joins the show to announce the official opening of the TBTL merch store! Plus, an announcement on Luke’s family text chain has Luke and his siblings scratching their heads.
After failing to identify the slang used by today’s youth, Andrew quizzes Luke on the lingo used on the TV show Dragnet. They also discuss the inaccurate news about Jared Leto “climbing” the Empire State Building.
Luke quizzes Andrew on some modern slang used by the youth of America. And Luke learns that the documentary he went to great lengths to watch this week had been free on YouTube the whole time.
Andrew is trying to get his dart game back on track, mostly by making Luke take over his TBTL responsibilities. Plus, cats apparently have over 300 facial expressions, even Dusty “The Cat Burglar” Cat.
Andrew has found an inelegant solution to an inelegant perspiration problem, while Luke continues to struggle with a similar issue. Also, Luke had dinner for the first time in a week last night, and it was good! And he finally re-watched the 1983 Seattle-based documentary Streetwise, and he’s happy to report that it stands the test of time.
After 5 days of fasting, Luke is going to “do something out of hunger tonight: Eating.” He also has an update on his problematic vacuum cleaner, and a listener helps uncover the long lost William S. Burroughs song of Luke’s youth.
Luke has gotten a lot of advice about the broken vacuum cleaner that he tried to return to Costco last weekend. Could this advice fix the machine? We’ll find out, on today’s installment of TBTL! Plus, Jeff Bezos is moving to Florida, and Andrew thinks he knows why.
TBTL VP of Podcast Operations and T-Shirt Design Jon Sklaroff joins the show to share some of the merch ideas submitted by listeners. Plus, Andrew is anxious about a very big garbage collection day, and Luke is pondering a list of “Dad Rules” he recently received.
Luke has a new plan to lose a lot of weight quickly, before a big video gig. You’re going to hate it, but that’s okay! Plus, Seattle chef and TBTL friendo Thierry Rautereah, aka “The Chef in the Hat” has sadly passed away. And New Zealand’s “Siren Clubs” are irritating neighbors by blasting Celene Dion at all hours.
Andrew is befuddled over a false memory involving Burt Reynolds and/or Tom Selleck and/or a chimpanzee and/or an orangutan. And Luke rubs up against the wrong person at a Halloween party. Literally.
Andrew checks in from his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he learns some shocking news about a very formative Arby’s location. Meanwhile, Luke had a very “stampy situation” at Costco this weekend, after which he has some regrets.
Andrew has a quasi-magical story about his grandpa’s watch, and a story about a very obnoxious person in an airport security like. He and Luke also discuss whether it’s good or bad to rake leaves off your lawn. And Luke is tempted to buy an expensive kitchen device that Andrew is warning him against.
Luke and Andrew are blown away when they discover what “60% chance of rain” actually means. They also discuss the distressing story (not skyjinx!) of an off-duty pilot trying to shut down a plane’s engines mid-flight.
TBTL Secretary of Operations Jon Sklaroff joins the show to discuss some TBTL business, including a project that he hopes listeners can help with. Plus, Luke finally watched the HBO documentary about Larrimah, Australia, which casts his and Andrew’s experience there in a new light.
Luke discovers someone from Andrew’s past making waves in online communities. Plus, the music of Creed seems to be popular in more and more professional locker rooms, which is a twist nobody saw coming.
Andrew is testing out some new equipment today, but it’s leading to a potentially awkward situation with his neighbor. Luke recalls the time he attempted a risky joke around Joel McHale and Seth MacFarlane. And they dive into some of the juiciest headlines that Entertainment Tonight has to offer.
Andrew is weirdly fascinated by Luke’s recent pizza and soda decisions. Plus, the guy who created the world’s hottest pepper just created an even hotter pepper, though we’re not sure why.
Andrew went on a real journey today when he found out he is going to have to start paying for a service he’s been using for years. Luke went on a much more emotional journey during a conversation with his dad. And Netflix is apparently going to start opening brick and mortar stores or restaurants or something?
Luke has a new workout regimen, and it’s making his legs all wiggly. He and Andrew also discuss the proposal (by Amanda Knox, oddly) that couples should sleep on different sides of the bed every night.
Tens of Listeners have suggested tens of thousands of possible nicknames for Andrew. He and Luke go through them. Plus, United Airlines is introducing a new boarding system called “WILMA!”
Luke’s Huskie fandom almost cost him a window this weekend. Andrew is felled by a random quote in a Seattle Times article. And a listener shares a fascinating story about something discovered in the wall of an old house.
Luke found some amazing old receipts from the 1930s inside the walls of his house. He’s also landed on a pretty out-side-the-box solution for his new front door. It involves Etsy and old nautical supplies.
Luke is on the hunt for a new front door, and it’s surprisingly difficult (and surprisingly very relevant to Andrew’s interests.) Plus, everyone in France is freaking out about a bedbug infestation that might not really exist.
Luke had an amazing night last night, organizing his computer files and listening to old radio shows. Obviously, he’s treading on Andrew’s brand. Plus, it just got much more expensive for Mariners fans to watch games on television, and it’s got a lot of people hoppin’ mad, including Luke.
New has a new computer, and it came with slew of new sound effects, effectively ushering in a whole new sonic era for TBTL. Luke also assembled his new treadmill last night with much difficulty, only to discover that Nordictrack built a sneaky money-grab into the machine.
Luke is trying to assemble his new treadmill, but it’s not going very well. He and Andrew also try to solve some NPR word puzzles, and Andrew’s relationship with his new best friend, DartBot, is deepening.
Andrew has a new electronic friend who is going to change the course of his leisurely lifestyle. Plus, Luke is having some elevator issues in New York, but he found a secret hack.
Jon joins the show again today to regale Luke and Andrew with more stories of competitive eating and to explain the difference between an “eating contest” and a “food challenge.” They also discuss which foods they personally think they could eat the most of, if there ever were a TBTL eating contest, which there probably won’t be, but maybe someday.
Luke, Andrew and Jon gather around their various devices, waiting for today’s big test of the Emergency Alert System. They also talk about Jon’s experience in a wing-eating contest.
Luke is befuddled by the new Monday Night Football theme song. He’s also got a new crock pot, and he’s redefining the term “Pressure Cooking.”
Luke had a sad sports weekend, but capped it off with a Macho Sunday. He and Andrew discuss a couple of interesting items from the “corrections” page of The Columbian newspaper, as well as an opinion piece that only serves to insult Martin Short, for some reason.
Andrew is bleary-eyed after a night at the ballpark, where he braced for the worst but got something better. Plus, another person fell down the poo hole of a pit toilet, leading some podcasters to ask, “do we need to start putting up signs that say ‘Don’t Climb Down The Poo Hole’?”
Luke and Andrew are both a little anxious about their upcoming doctors appointments. Plus, New York’s hottest steakhouse isn’t really a steakhouse after all. And a legendary “Hot Tub House” in Berkeley is up for sale.
Luke and Andrew discuss the mysterious fireworks display that exploded over Puget Sound a few weekends ago and the Seattle Times’ investigation into it. They also pay tribute to the random episodes of television that Andrew once had on VHS tapes.
Andrew has been making mud in his kitchen, and he’s excited to tell Luke about it. They also discuss Luke’s latest TikTok obsession - a song about sitting.
Luke visited a different Eagles lodge recently, and his visit raised some concerns about his current status as a member of Eagle Aerie #1. He and Andrew also discuss the apparent end of the writers’ strike and the relaxing of the dress code in the U.S. Senate.
Tens of listeners share their stories of pets gone missing, only to eventually be reunited…including one involving airport security and drama on a tarmac. Luke and Andrew also discuss the iPhone’s reluctant switch to a universal charging cable and how increased numbers of dog owners are suspicious of canine vaccines.
Luke is feeling true Garbage Anxiety this morning, and Andrew is here to help. Or hurt. Plus, it looks like dynamic pricing is here to stay, which isn’t great, but better than bartering.
Luke had a big scare and a big adventure involving his cat, Bubbles, yesterday. Plus, a reporter reveals that comedian Hasan Minhaj’s stories are often made up, even though Hasan claims they are “emotional truths.”
Luke has fallen into the greedy hands of unscrupulous money lenders, and he’s trying to get himself free of their clutches. Plus, Andrew has some pretty strong opinions about self-serve soda stations, which may be going away at your local McDonald’s
Luke wants to tell Andrew a story about moving Bubbles The Cat, but first they need to talk about everything else. Like, everything else you can possibly think of.
Luke had some reservations about his barber as soon as he sat in the chair yesterday. He and Andrew also discuss the fact that the Pike Place Fish Company is being sued for selling products with its own name on them.
Andrew tries to tell Luke about the Three’s Company scandal that led to a thirty-year rift between its star actors. Luke discovers that he does a great impression of a classic TV character. And Miss Manners weighs-in on whether or not it’s okay to stand up at non-rock ‘n’ roll performances.
Luke, Andrew and Jon consider a moral quandary involving dog poop, a garbage can, and a coffee shop in Portland. They also discuss some bad decisions made by bar patrons in Milwaukee, new theories on the JFK assassination, and an email that might have *looked* like it came from TBTL, but actually didn’t.
Renting a car should not be difficult, but somehow Andrew turned it into the biggest drama of his summer. Also, Luke almost got hit by a bus today, and Bubbles the cat is in big trouble.
Luke and Andrew report back after the TBTL Summer Games to talk about Luke’s brand new studio, Andrew’s aversion to anti-baldness campaigns, and an ungodly “biohazard incident” on a Delta airlines flight.
Andrew tries desperately to remember a Gloria Estefan video of his youth, while Luke tries to recapture the excitement of his early days in radio. They also try to figure out who's who in the worlds of hip-hop and WWE wrestling as the TBTL Summer Games come to a close.
Andrew is on a Mediterranean diet, which just means he ate a bunch of hummus for lunch. He and Luke also try to solve a bible-related mystery that’s been dogging Andrew for years. They also test their Spanish in a quiz based on the Tour de France as the TBTL Summer Games roll on.
Luke has become a Binocular Boy™ and is ready for everything that comes along with that title. Andrew decides to throw out the script for the TBTL Summer Games and try something wildly stupider instead.
Andrew met a bunch of neighbors over the weekend, including the TBTL listener he had been looking for! Luke apologizes for not being a better Instagram friend. And the TBTL Summer Games roll on with more movie mischief.
Luke gets swept up in a journalistic enterprise involving his former employer, Blimpy’s Yogurt. He and Andrew also continue playing one of their favorite Summer Games based on their own bad descriptions of Hollywood Films.
Luke’s computer is on the fritz and ready to bring down the entire Too Beautiful To Biz empire. Plus, in today’s edition of the TBTL Summer Games, Luke and Andrew have to eat their own words as they try to figure out which movies they were trying to describe in previous episodes of the podcast.
Andrew tells the story of when he was very relieved to reconnect with his friend from high school art class, and Luke talks about the time he found himself in the “Missed Connections” section of the newspaper. They also finally find out, once and for all, if Vanderpump actually rules in day 4 of the TBTL Summer Games.
Luke challenges Andrew’s status as the Popsicle King Of TBTL. Andrew also continues to struggle with the Vanderpumps and all their rules as the TBTL Summer Games roll on.
Luke has some BIG SALAD PLANS tonight, and he is very excited about them. Plus, listener Laura is back with another amazing Summer Games quiz about reality television.
Andrew has some fundamental questions about sports and betting and those little bumps on the outside of a basketball. He and Luke also kick off this year’s TBTL Summer Games with a quiz about two very boastful human beings.
Luke and Andrew both had pleasant but unexpected transportation-related adventures yesterday. They also discuss the best and worst Subway restaurants in their neighborhoods. And it turns out Netflix DVD subscribers can keep the discs after all? It’s all so confusing, Ron.
The pulp mill that created the “Aroma of Tacoma” is shutting down. Does that mean a smelly factory is heading to Luke’s neck of the woods? Plus, Luke introduces Andrew to pencil fighting.
Luke literally painted himself into a corner this morning. Like, literally. Andrew relives a painful memory from his time at The Magic Castle. Plus, “National Cinema Day” is around the corner, so Andrew asks Luke for his official Barbie review.
Luke stumbles on a clip of network television from 1983 that might be the pinnacle of broadcasting. Plus, the scammer behind the ill-fated Fyre Festival is back with a new idea, called Fyre Festival II. And Luke relives his days playing little league baseball.
Luke spent a dreamy weekend looking at model houses and stocking up on razor blades at Costco. Andrew spent his hard-earned Andy Timez cutting deep into his hedgerow. And Netflix is confusing the heck out of its customers as it ends its DVD-mailing service.
Luke and Andrew are shocked to learn that two of the Top Stories they covered this week were heard by the folks involved in the stories. They also listen to one of the most charming moments in recent broadcast history.
Andrew’s nightly puttering routine may be getting out of hand, and Luke has some issues with an overly complicated coffee machine. Plus, scientists recreate a Pink Floyd song by listening to human brainwaves. And a driverless car does the most driverless car thing ever.
Luke stumbled on the Sale Of The Century, and it’s helping him survive the sweltering heat. Plus, Pooper Trooper sued Scoop Troop, but then Scoop Troop changed its name to Swoop Scoop, and now everything is fine in the local dog poop industry.
Luke has a hornet problem and maybe a bear problem, too? Andrew has a problem with people parking in bus lanes. And listener Dani had a bat in her belfry, and now she needs shots.
Luke and Andrew review some reader-submitted “Rants and Raves” in the Seattle Times and try to figure out why a rich teenager in New York City has declared war on a fancy hotel. They also learn that Andy Rooney was apparently a huge fan of TBTL.
Luke’s new house is fully under construction this morning, but things are going well. Andrew has been spending a lot of time eating lunch on Aurora Avenue and offers TBTL listeners a much-too-detailed report. Plus, it looks like this driverless taxi thing is really happening in San Francisco.
Luke and Andrew have to call Genevieve at work to help them sort out a Jack Ryan vs Jack Reacher situation. Plus, the New York Times finally publishes the Venmo story Luke’s been waiting for, but the Gray Lady drops the ball on a story about “skiplagging.”
American broadcasters are uniting behind a baseball announcer who was unfairly suspended in Baltimore. Plus, TBTL Employee Numero Uno stops by for an update on the “I Saved TBTL Coins.”
Luke learns that a simple mop is the solution to many of life’s problems. Plus, a rudely-parked boat leads to a huge brawl and maybe even a cultural revolution.
Luke moved into his new, almost-unlivable house this weekend and has a lot of thoughts on a lot of things.
Luke is moving this weekend, and he’s made a new enemy in the process: packing tape. Plus, Andrew’s role has changed for tomorrow’s big summer party.
Luke and Andrew analyze the lyrics to a Moira Rose original work. They also do a little online shopping for Judy Tenuta t-shirts and listen to chef José Andrés describe his love for peeled strawberries. And Luke is now one tiny degree of separation from one of his internet heroes.
Luke and Andrew look back at the wonderful time they had at Saturday’s live show in Seattle, although they later realized the bidet-sized mistake they made on stage. They also mourn the loss of Paul Reubens, who died this week.
Luke and Andrew and their special guests gather with Tens of Listeners for the 4000th episode of TBTL, live at the Neptune Theater in Seattle!
Luke and Andrew attempt to rent a U-Haul truck and drive to Luke’s parent’s house to pick-up hundreds of TBTL lunchboxes before their big 4000th episode at the Neptune Theater.
Luke is obsessed with a weird TikTok song, and he is determined to make you obsessed with it, too. He and Andrew also open the ol’ P.O. Box to see what Tens of Listeners have sent to TBTL lately.
A stressed-out Andrew tells a tale of underwear and phone charging cables that is as regrettable as it is long. He and a sun-crisped Luke also discuss the life and fighting spirit of Sinead O’Conner, who passed away much too soon and much too misunderstood.
Luke and Andrew have important sartorial questions about their upcoming live show in Seattle. Plus, the New York Times tells the fascinating tale of a drug-loving dog walker who may (or may not)  own a valuable painting.
Genevieve joins the show to offer real guidance to real listeners, just like her favorite advice columnists. Plus, Andrew remembers something stupid he might have said, and a listener takes umbrage with a patented TBTL Warm Take.
Luke just made a big life decision, then he locked himself out of his apartment with nothing but a box of Loaded Tater Tots. Plus, Andrew is confused by a scene from a 4-year old TV show, and for some reason he thinks it’s worth talking about on the podcast. And a listener offers insight into why people like Luke are suddenly paying more for Netflix.
Luke was starstruck yesterday when he met NBA star Damion Lillard during a Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me taping. And so was everyone else! Plus, a Canadian court rules that an emoji can be considered a legally binding contract agreement.
Luke had a revelation this morning when he went jogging through the woods with a group of friends. Andrew reveals his burgeoning “hoop dreams.” And the people who run NBC Universal in Los Angeles trimmed the trees outside their building, exposing striking writers and actors to the blazing hot sun while they picket.
Luke and Andrew debate the merits of a Barbieheimer day vs. an Oppenbarbie day, as two huge summer movies are released in tandem this weekend. Plus, everyone’s favorite California burger chain is forbidding its employees from wearing facemasks at work.
The airlines are trying to crack down on a practice known as “skiplagging,” and Luke and Andrew are trying to crack down on these dang airlines! They also discuss recent shenanigans at Miranda Lambert and Bryan Adams concerts and how the artists reacted to each.
Andrew learns that he was supposed to hang out with Luke this weekend when Luke doesn’t show up. We also get an important update about Santa Cruz’s most infamous sea otter. And listener Jen shares her grandmother’s foolproof way of protecting children against errant baseballs.
Luke’s mission to get his “brush hogged” has hit a snag, Hollywood’s actors go on strike, and a tiny dotted line that appears for a split second in the new Barbie movie has serious geopolitical implications.
Andrew tries to stage a tepid mutiny of the podcast. Luke learns first-hand that his favorite punter has gotten swole. And new e-waste regulations are standing in the way of people who want to recreate their favorite scene from Office Space.
Luke’s warnings about kids getting hit by baseballs during the Home Run Derby turn out to be accurate, much to Andrew’s chagrin. Plus, wildlife authorities are trying to capture a surfing sea otter accused of hijacking surfboards in Santa Cruz.
Luke had a wild experience last night MCing a record-breaking drag show, even though he has some major regrets about his sartorial choices. And Andrew’s been enjoying his MLB All Star activities, although he’s unsurprisingly focussed mostly on the mascots.
Luke and Andrew are back at it after last week’s TBTL-a-Thon! They discuss how the ‘thon went, and they review the very specific rules Luke must follow when taking part in an event aimed at breaking a Guinness World Record tonight. PLUS! They get a very intriguing voicemail from a listener with a personal connection to one of Luke’s most embarrassing moments.
The final day of the TBTL-a-Thon is a family affair, with Genevieve checking in on the “Mom Mic” and Luke trying to keep his parents from getting a divorce.  Please support TBTL during this critical time by making a donation here!
Luke’s mom pops into the basement to see how the TBTL-a-Thon is going and to tell Luke and Andrew about her adventures at the dentist’s office yesterday. Plus, Luke finds a new social media app to fill the Twitter-shaped hole in his life. Please support TBTL during this critical time by making a donation here!
Day three of the TBTL-a-Thon finds the gang back in Luke’s mom’s basement. Last night’s holiday exploits might have accidentally produced the first official TBTL spin-off podcast with Luke’s mom and Andrew’s girlfriend. And we hear what it sounds like when orangutans beatbox.
TBTL-a-Thon Day 2 finds Luke, Andrew and Jon back in the basement, where Luke’s mom pops-in to share stories of negotiating and airport travel, proving that the apple truly does not fall far from the proverbial tree. They also debate the legitimacy of Readers’ Digests’ “best snack in every state” list.
Luke, Andrew and Jon huddle in the basement of Luke’s parents’ house on their first day as newly independent podcasters to kick-off this year’s TBTL-a-Thon! They discuss their adventures at a regional culinary institution and how Andrew is letting their rental car change who he is fundamentally.
Luke and Andrew have a big announcement about their fledgling podcasting business on the eve of TBTL independence. They also kick-off next week’s TBTL-a-Thon a little early with news about this year’s thank-you gifts (and how you can get them)!
Luke and Andrew announce the plans for next week’s TBTL Zoom meetup and how you can participate. Also, Andrew learns a little more about the person who texted him a photo of expensive wine. And Bed, Bath and Beyond will live to see another day…sort of?
Andrew has a very important - albeit uninteresting - update about your TBTL podcast feed! And Luke spends today’s show trying to get his new record player to work.
Andrew spent yesterday rescuing the new TBTL website from the maws of DNS hell, with a lot of help from his new best friend. Plus, it looks like Wheel of Fortune has a new host lined up, but you’ll have to listen to today’s episode to find out if it’s Ryan Seacrest.
Luke and Andrew learn that one of their favorite pieces of audio might not be all that it seems. But does that mean they don’t like it anymore?
Luke is dying of embarrassment over something he wrote and can’t take back. However, he is delighted over some archive tape he found of Martin Short teasing David Letterman.
Andrew had the strangest experience trying to buy a computer on Aurora Avenue yesterday. And Luke learns that the hottest steakhouse in Brazil is…Outback Steakhouse?
Luke is having a  heck of a time trying to get Helen, Sandy and Jeannie ship a truckload of TBTL supplies to his parents house. He also had a heck of a time at the car dealership yesterday.
Luke and Andrew each bought special doohickeys this week to help them reclaim their analogue pasts. Plus, Megan Markle’s dalliance with podcasting might have been even less authentic than we thought.
Andrew has important work emails to send, but is worried about sending them on a holiday. Luke had a wonderful Father’s Day during which he tried so damn hard not to cry.
Luke finally watched My Dinner with Andre last night and offers his long-overdue film review. He also recaps the horrible feeling of almost losing his cat, Bubbles, the other day.
Luke has a quibble with the organizers of an event he’s MCing, and he worries that his complaint makes him unlovable. Andrew has a quibble with the way Seattle measures his water usage, and he worries that his complaint makes the show unlistenable.
Andrew has a story that isn’t so much about toilets, but about the human condition, and how people can change. But it’s also about toilets. Plus, beleaguered Oakland A’s fans stage a “reverse boycott” that is both uplifting and saddening.
Luke and Andrew announce the details for the upcoming 4000th episode, even though they were apparently the last to know that tickets are already on sale. They also watch an old episode of Super Password in honor of Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune. Click here to purchase your tickets to TBTL’s 4000th episode live at Seattle’s Neptune Theater, Saturday, July 29th!
Luke and Andrew discuss laundry baskets, beer koozies, and public radio promotion schedules. That’s it. That’s the show.
The new movie about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is getting some good reviews. The problem is, it’s all based on lies.
A lawyer is in trouble for using ChatGPT to create legal documents that were filled with made-up facts, and the US Supreme Court is siding with Jack Daniels in a case over a poop-themed dog toy.
Luke’s mom was really cutting it up on the family text chain today. Luke and Andrew also discuss a fascinating (14-page!) story about the past, present and possible future of the Guinness Book of World Records.   Photo of Guinness Book of World Records by goodfriendo, licensed under CreativeCommons.
Luke and Andrew weigh-in on Apple’s latest doohickey, which the company unveiled this week. Plus, listeners provide some amazing info on the foul ball Luke grabbed in the Kingdome as a youth.
When a New York Times reporter sits down to interview Luke and Andrew’s favorite comedian Tim Robinson, things go about as smoothly as you’d expect. (Which is to say, not smoothly at all. But it’s super interesting!)
Genevieve joins the show to discuss her love of advice columns and to judge some recent submissions to Ask Amy and Miss Manners. She also talks about her long-forgotten  novel and why she eventually cut Andrew’s character out of it.
Luke is baffled and incensed over an airport gift shop rule. Andrew is wrestling with a new editorial policy. And a listener helps find a special, U2-related moment in the TBTL archives.
Andrew does exactly what all his years of cybersecurity training have taught him not to do. Plus, Netflix has officially started cracking-down on password sharing.
Andrew heard some of the most compelling radio of his life yesterday, it just happened to be during a Mariners Broadcast. And Luke reports on his boat-towing journey across Washington.
Luke is nervous about his plans to tow his boat across the state today behind a big U-Haul truck.
Luke and Andrew discuss their plans to broadcast the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon from Luke’s mom’s basement. They also review a list of America’s “Most Trusted Brands.” And Andrew wants everyone to know that he cleaned his garbage bin yesterday. With a hose.
Luke and Andrew try very hard to talk about the upcoming plans for the TBTL-a-Thon, but boy do they get distracted easily. But the important thing is that you mark your calendars for the 4000th episode, live in Seattle, on Saturday, July 29th. Also, Ron Disantis’ own announcement yesterday went even worse than his most vitriolic rivals could have possibly hoped.  Photo from the Cleveland International Air Show 2018 by Erik Drost
A young woman found a couch on the street and documented her process of rehabbing it on Tiktok. Then the criticism started pouring in…including some finger-wagging from NPR. Plus, Andrew learns something very personal about a struggling baseball player, and Luke stumbles on a familiar sound in his Airbnb.  The joke at the beginning of today’s show comes to us from Madison Sinclair on TikTok.
Luke is staying at the Airbnb of his dreams…but also his nightmares? Literally? He and Andrew also discuss some truly shady behavior by Frontier Airlines, and a company handing out free TVs that advertise to you 24/7.
Luke and Andrew discuss the gentle art of telling someone they accidentally used an offensive word. Also, Disney’s Star Wars hotel is officially closing barely a year after launch, and the Supreme Court sides with a photographer who’s photo of Prince was altered by Andy Warhol.
Luke had a major freakout yesterday, and it involved his friend Andrew. They also discuss the “Boot Girls” of Atlanta and Taco Bell’s attempt to wrench the term “Taco Tuesday” from the legal grips of its competitor.
Luke is surprised to learn on-air that one of his television stories has been misappropriated and shared on TikTok. Plus, a woman is reunited with a diamond ring she lost 13 years ago, but sadly, no ninja turtles were involved in the rescue.
Molly and Sanden from the hit kid’s podcast Brains On! join the show to see if TBTL’s youngest listeners can stump them with their questions about the universe.
Luke has become a legitimate hockey fan, and it doesn’t have anything to do with gambling. He and Andrew also discuss a man who claims he’s living under water for “science.”
Ford and other car companies say they are going to stop putting AM radios in their vehicles. That doesn’t bode well for Andrew’s listening habits. And a listener needs some yard sign advice.
Andrew did something regrettable to his landscaping yesterday. Luke is impressed with a man who cleans compost toilets for a living and hates the work as much as we would. And a Seattle pizza institution is going to start using flying drones to deliver orders.
Luke and Andrew dig into the fake, A.I.-generated mini-episode of TBTL that was created by listener Seth. They also get updates on Luke’s missing UPS package, the child who appears in John Mulaney’s comedy special, and Dennis Franz’s derriere.
Luke is mesmerized by the beauty of New England but frustrated by its labyrinthian roads. Andrew revisits the great Cleveland balloon disaster of 1986. And a listener creates a mini-episode of TBTL using artificial intelligence.  (Image of 1.4 million balloons being released into the sky over Cleveland in 1986 from the mini YouTube doc BalloonFest '86: The Fundraiser that Ended in Disaster by TSD Talks.)
Luke considers employing artificial intelligence to handle his 11,000 unread emails. He and Andrew also discuss Beau is Afraid and the Best Kiss winner from the MTV movie awards.
Luke is spending his birthday delighting in old Macho Man Randy Savage interviews. Plus, New Jersey’s big pasta mystery is basically solved, although Andrew still has some questions (of course.)
Residents of a New Jersey town want to know who dumped huge amounts of spaghetti in the woods next to a stream. Plus, the Funeral Directors of America have an important message for Luke.
Andrew quizzes Luke on obscure words for even more obscure emotions. They also discuss lawn care, Seattle radio luminaries of the 1990s, and whether or not Luke should place any bets at a Kentucky Derby party he’s attending this weekend.
A filmmaker pieced together Frank Ocean’s entire mysterious Coachella performance using nothing but found footage…then he was ordered to take it off the internet. And Andrew can’t seem to have anything but awkward interactions with his very nice neighbor.
Luke and Andrew reminisce about the vacuum cleaners of their youths, and they explore all the eerie urban legends that surround the Denver airport.
Luke climbed a 300 foot tree this weekend and now truly understands “the fear.” Plus, Andrew’s own worst fear comes to life when he wears a Baltimore Orioles hat out in public, even though he doesn’t know anything about the team.
Luke and Andrew’s boss, Beth, joins the show to try to get Luke to complete his dang cybersecurity training and to let us know if APM will be able to survive without TBTL.
Luke became a huge hockey fan overnight (with a little help from DraftKings.) A listener blows Andrew’s mind with some TV trivia that slipped right past him. And Dateline NBC just hit the big time!
A lifehack on Reddit actually helps Luke cut through a phone tree and reach a human being as he tries to deal with a huge company’s customer service robots. Plus, a fake Tom Brady stand-up special created with A.I. is pulled from the internet, and today is the last day to use your Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons!
Matthew Perry says he regrets insulting Keanu Reeves in his memoir, which leads Luke and Andrew to explore one of Perry’s less celebrated roles in a sleeper Christopher Guest film. Also, Luke is beyond furious at UPS right now.
Ed Sheeran is facing a lawsuit claiming that one of his songs sounds too much like Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” Luke and Andrew listen to the tape and of course offer a definitive ruling.
TBTL Friendo Paula Poundstone joins the show to talk about how she ended up in Alan Rickman’s diary…and not necessarily in a good way. Luke and Andrew also spend way too much time talking about the basketball skills of Shaquille O’Neal’s mom in a new segment they’re calling “Outside The NBA.”
Residents in Tampa are wowed by a strange vision in the sky that some reported was a UFO. It wasn’t. Plus, Luke and Andrew have a new favorite audio exclamation point.
Andrew is tempted to start clearing weeds along the busy, litter-strewn streets of his neighborhood. Plus, the French monks famous for making Chartreuse have decided to focus more on monking than making liquor, and now there’s a global shortage of the stuff.
Luke and Andrew analyze some strange audio they found on TikTok yesterday. Plus, a lost wallet leads to an amazing discovery at Luke’s nearest Home Depot. And the 7-foot Dairy Queen spoon that went missing has now been found!
Andrew is very impressed with the A.I. version of Luke’s voice that someone made. They also discuss the decision to change “HBO Max” to a service simply called “Max”. And a listener tries their hand at guessing Andrew’s new washing machine song.
Luke and Andrew have a big (fun, exciting, scary) announcement about TBTL!
Luke has a close(ish) call with internet shaming. Andrew’s memory of a very old stand-up bit is confirmed by a listener who went digging deep. And Tupperware is in serious financial trouble, and it didn’t have to be this way!
Andrew thinks his new washing machine might be a reincarnated musician, and Luke has an bizarrely impossible experience trying to order two martinis and a root beer at a local watering hole.
Andrew is excited about his brand new washer and dryer, but he does not want to marry them, for what it’s worth. Plus, mysterious UberEats deliveries around Los Angeles are confusing residents and highlighting the different ways rich and poor neighborhoods react to things.
Turns out, the new Starbucks olive oil coffee may make you run to the bathroom, something that Luke and Andrew already assumed. Plus, the new Super Mario Brothers movie is getting terrible reviews but is an absolute box office boon, which makes Luke worry about the future of film.
Luke discovers something interesting in the voices of morning radio hosts. Andrew tries to remember a joke from the past. And Elon Musk continues to ruin Twitter, society.
Luke explains Good Will Hunting to Andrew, who was in the dark on some pretty basic info about the film. They also discuss the new rules in Major League Baseball and how it’s affecting their fandom.
Andrew learns that the people beating him at his new Xbox video game are young children. Luke recounts the time an online poker game almost led to fisticuffs. And a longtime TBTL listener has a request regarding the way we talk about older people.
Andrew accidentally stumbled onto some great Harry Truman trivia when he picked a free murder mystery novel in his neighborhood. And a listener wants to know where the phrase “you bleed for me!” came from. Luke sheepishly explains.
Andrew is struggling with a moral dilemma over his favorite word game. Luke met a chinchilla named Mr. Bean. And the folks at Saturday Night Live pull off an April Fools’ Day prank that even TBTL can love.
Luke’s adventures at Guitar Center this morning were very…Guitar Center-y. He and Andrew also discuss the ups and downs of Gwenneth Paltrow’s recent court case.
Luke’s ability to podcast has been hobbled after a piece of his audio equipment went missing at TSA yesterday. And Andrew’s neighbors have an honest-to-gosh Garbage Mystery on their hands!
Luke swings by Andrew’s studio to play the old “is it candy or is it gum?” game. They also discuss Luke’s ill-advised karaoke choices last night and Andrew’s plans to attend something called a “Diamond Derby”?
Luke spent the day wearing a Spanx shirt, and he thinks it’s affecting his podcasting performance. He joins Andrew in Seattle to talk about huge hotel chains ditching housekeeping services and trying to sell it as a bonus for their guests.
Luke and Andrew use today’s show to reinvent the podcasting format as only they and/or the British Bulldogs know how. They also check-in on the ol’ TBTL voicemail line, where Tens of listeners have shared stories of near nudity, fake voices and corned beef hash.
Luke encountered a smell yesterday that he likens to “the sulfurs of hell”, and now he needs some advice.
Luke has a Pants Update™, and he found some really cool archived audio he wants to share.
Luke overheard the most charming conversation over an Italian dinner last night. He and Andrew also get personal and compare their tax portals. And listeners inspired by Monday's coffin-talk share their own stories of cremation and burial-gone-wrong.
Luke finds himself in a literal nightmare scenario when he gets locked out of his hotel room wearing next to nothing.
Luke is still in Southern California, where he is passing on an opportunity to broadcast from inside a casket. And Andrew is upsetting Alicia Keys fans with Instagram polls about Katy Perry.
Luke is stuck in the place next to The Happiest Place On Earth, and he doesn’t know if he’ll ever be able to leave.
Luke joins the show from Anaheim, in a hotel filled with stressed-out parents trying to make their children’s Disneyland dreams come true. He and Andrew also have updates on missing dogs, notes left on cars, tattoos on lips, and the shirt Luke was trying to return to an online retailer.
A lawsuit over “boneless chicken wings” leads Andrew to take an unusually strong stance in defense of city council meetings.
Luke finally had the chance to meet The Most Interesting Neighbor In The World. He also stumbled on some characters from TikTok whom he’s now obsessed with…and you will be, too!
A controversial Wordle answer over the weekend leads to a surprisingly in-depth conversation about the ‘80s sitcom Family Ties. Plus, the Academy really did the Oscars right last night.
A scared dog is loose in Andrew’s neighborhood, and he and Luke want to help get her back to her family. Plus, Americans are shocked - SHOCKED - by something the Bidens did at dinner last week.
Andrew finally comes clean about a shameful secret he’s been carrying around for weeks. He and Luke also compare and contrast their college bathroom experiences.
Luke and Andrew are fascinated to realize that Luke’s recent experience with a customer service representative might have actually been a conversation with an A.I. chatbot. [unicorn mind explosion emoji!] Plus, Luke is not happy about an accusation regarding his choice of hotel during a work trip.
The New York Times says many people don’t want to date men with podcasts. Luke and Andrew have a podcast. Plus, a new Girl Scout cookie is selling at ludicrous prices on the secondary market.
Luke and Andrew finally discuss the Top Stories that they promised last week, from “whisky fungus” in Tennessee to temporary tattoos that aren’t so temporary. Plus, how do you celebrate a cat’s birthday?
Luke’s attempts to dress up like a shepherd hit a snag. He also has some regrets about the note that he left on the windshield of a Ford something-or-other earlier this week.
The person who returned Lady Gaga’s stolen dogs says the singer isn’t respecting the “no questions asked” part of the reward agreement. Plus, Luke and Andrew break down the lyrics to Huey Lewis’ “The Power of Love” in order to find deeper meaning in the song.
Luke and Andrew stumble on an honest-to-gosh mystery outside Luke’s apartment window. So they do what any good podcasters do: They get involved.
Woody Harrelson dropped an anti-vax joke during his SNL monologue, but his views seem more complicated, overall. Plus, Howard Schultz is adding olive oil to some Starbucks drinks. Could this really just be the whim of a coffee aficionado?
After a nice weekend at an Oregon cabin, Luke has some lingering frustrations about the state of AirBNB rules. Meanwhile, Andrew considers a four-day darkness retreat after an embarrassing night in his rumpus room.
A heavy snowstorm almost prevented Luke from getting to New York, but he did get to spend a lot of quality time on the tarmac!
Luke trolls Andrew hard over Wordle and tries to ruin his Wordle-based relationships. Plus, Luke has some mail drama in his apartment building.
Luke and Andrew agonize over part of yesterday’s show that hit the cutting room floor. Plus, United Airlines is going to start allowing parents to sit by their children without paying extra fees, and a proposed law would prohibit dogs from sticking their heads out car windows!
Andrew is on a ridiculous mission involving his favorite podcast and his relationship with it. Plus, liquor board officials in Oregon have been grifting the public out of the most sought-after bottles of whiskey.
Luke and Andrew dig into the history of Presidents’ Day with a little help from the New York Times.
The federal government is trying to crack down on “funny” road safety signs, like the one in New Jersey that says, “We’ll be blunt. Don’t drive high.”
Luke and Andrew discover that they were BOTH coincidentally at roller rinks last night, although Andrew was more focused on a Simpsons arcade game than roller skating. Plus, a donut shop owner in Conway, New Hampshire, is fighting with the town over his new mural, which may actually be a sign, not a mural (but he insists it’s a mural.)
Luke’s got a gripe about the folks using the free coffee machine in his building, and he’s got a new rule for jewelry shops. Plus, data shows that someone crashes their car into a 7-11 store about once a day. That seems like a lot.
The TBTL Hive Mind jumps in to correct the record on a mis-identified audio drop featuring Kristen Schaal, making at least one listener very nervous. Plus, Burger King’s newish jingle is the Song Of The Winter.
Luke enjoyed a wonderful Super Bowl Sunday, thanks to some bonkers bets that panned out for him. He and Andrew also look at the best and worst commercials that aired during the game. And a listener blows their dang minds with a gentle correction about a favorite audio drop.
A $150 cup of coffee has Luke reconsidering his relationship with the beverage.  Andrew is waiting to see if the local sports station will read his text on the air. And Luke found himself in a “Pay It Backwards” situation recently in a Starbucks drive-thru.
Joe Biden used an idiom during his State of the Union speech that has left a lot of people confused. Turns out, he’s been using it for years, and NPR is on the case. Plus, Luke and Andrew go down a sandwich memory lane.
Andrew tries to help Luke decide what to do with his accidental collection of casino chips. Plus, LeBron James broke a historic record last night, which unearthed some fond basketball memories for Luke.
Luke clears up some details regarding yesterday’s water rescue story. Meanwhile, Andrew is hot under the collar about a new policy at AMC theaters.  The comedian at the beginning of today’s show is Brooks Wheelan.
Luke received a very surprising and pretty upsetting letter from his neighbor over the weekend. He and Andrew also found themselves protected from a menace by a hero bartender in Portland on Friday. And the Goonies house is in the news again?!
Luke’s cat is fulfilling a secret New Years resolution, and Andrew had a realization about TBTL while listening to the AM radio yesterday. Plus, Netflix’s plans to crack down on password sharing are starting to take shape.
Luke tells a fascinating coming-of-age story from his past that Andrew might be a little too interested in. They also discuss a new, in-depth article about Taco Time, the fast food restaurant that presents a great divide in the Pacific Northwest.  Taco Time photo by Dolan Halbrook, licensed under Creative Commons.
Luke and Andrew look back at the plethora of stars who tried out for roles on The Office, and they learn an important lesson about creative feedback. Plus, a tech bro is spending two million dollars a year to reverse the aging process, and comedian Nate Bargetzie is experiencing the aging process similarly to Luke.
Luke does his best to corrupt a minor while placing bets at a basketball game. Andrew can’t tell the difference between Bill Hader, Will Forte, and Jason Sudeikis. And a Seattle band says they got fired from a gig at an Amazon-owned arena after singing lyrics that made fun of Jeff Bezos.
Instagram removed one of Luke’s photos, and he thinks the Illuminati is involved. Andrew learns that “The Chocolate Cough” isn’t a universal phenomenon. And neighbors in Astoria, WA, are dealing with some major Goonies-related drama.
Luke’s trip to San Francisco was bonkers, and Andrew’s latest experiment with internet stalking pays off. Plus, they finally talk about this week’s Trader Joe’s news, then immediately regret it.
Luke has a close call at the barber shop, and Andrew tries to complete an important task during the show. They also spend some time offering long-overdue praise for Google Maps.
Luke helps Andrew with a home improvement conundrum. Plus, a high school journalist in Massachusetts breaks the story that her school’s lights can’t be turned off and have been burning non-stop for years.
The M&Ms marketing team claims it’s getting rid of it’s cartoon spokescandies and replacing them with Maya Rudolf, which sounds good, but Andrew’s irritated by the whole thing. Plus ,a garbage truck knocked over Luke’s anchor! (Also, Luke has an anchor.)
Luke finished watching the second season of The White Lotus, so he and Andrew compare notes (with plenty of spoiler alerts, don’t worry.) Plus, the expensive Star Wars hotel may have overestimated the public’s desire to pay $5000 to sleep on a fake spaceship.
Andrew visited his Eagles club yesterday to try to clean something that he’s dubbed “Murder Stain,” and Luke has $30 worth of pull tabs with bad advice and bad jokes he’d like to share.
Luke just realized that two characters in two different TV shows are played by the same actor, and it’s blowing his mind. Plus, pizza boxes haven’t changed since the 1960s, and one pizza advocate thinks they should.
Luke made an unannounced appearance on his neighbor’s porch yesterday, but don’t worry, he also acted totally weird.
An advertisement in Andrew’s copy of Reader’s Digest has Luke on a tear about “hater” culture. Plus, Pepsi is ditching Sierra Mist after 25 years, and Mark Duplass is following in TBTL’s footsteps with a new doc about the mystery of Larrimah, Australia.
Luke and Andrew accidentally play an inappropriate game based on popular t-shirts from the 1990s.
Luke is in Las Vegas, where he’s experiencing a much different visit than the time he came here with Andrew. They also take a look at a lawsuit over a movie trailer that featured Ana de Armas, even though she didn’t appear in the actual film.
Luke solves a stain-related mystery, Andrew learns about a curious Frenchman who used to live in his neighborhood, and a writer for the New York Times is absolutely baffled by James Cameron’s frame-rate choices in the new Avatar movie.
Luke is freaked out by a TV commercial that seems to be aimed directly at Andrew, and he’s puzzled by a local heating and cooling commercial set in space. Plus, new changes to bowling alley technology seem to make the sport less fun.
Luke and Andrew celebrate the Seahawks’ unlikely entry into the postseason with wildly optimistic predictions for the future.
Luke’s adventures at the gym this morning lead him and Andrew down a memory lane lined with the Croakie Straps and Vaurnet t-shirts of their youth. They also discuss the end of Funky Winkerbean, a comic strip close to Andrew’s heart.
Luke and Andrew are both back from their travels with many stories (and reviews of ill-gotten BBC TV shows) to share.
Luke and Andrew continue their journey through the chart-topping pop songs of yesterday and today in the final installment of the 2022 (or 2023?) TBTL Winter Games!
Listener Flash challenges Luke and Andrew with a Top 40 quiz that takes the boys through several decades (and a couple of Avatar movies.)
Luke and Andrew try to get inside the mind of one of America’s greatest filmmakers: Troy McClure.
A dismissive comment by Luke inspires one listener to create a TBTL Winter Game that convinces Luke and Andrew that there’s more to the Real Housewives than meets the untrained eye.
Luke and Andrew try to further discredit the reputation of family therapist Dr. Kirk Honda by inviting him back onto TBTL. Kirk quizzes Luke and Andrew with some psychiatric true or false questions, and Luke tries to figure out how to win couples therapy.
Luke has a pile of quotes in front of him, and Andrew has to guess which ones originated from Elon Musk and which ones originated from Montgomery Burns.
Luke and Andrew share their strangest memories of Palm Springs as Luke embarks on a vacation to the desert hot spot. They also tackle a video game music quiz created by some of TBTL’s sharpest young listeners.
Cartoonist and longtime TBTL Friendo Megan Kelso joins the show to quiz Luke on the newspaper funny pages of the 1980s. Megan’s new book is Who Will Make The Pancakes?
Andrew realizes that a joke from his youth doesn’t make any sense at all. He and Luke also accept a Marvel Comics related challenge from their colleague (and boss?), Jon.
Luke and Andrew try to guess movie titles based solely on the films’ taglines as they kick off the 2022 TBTL Winter Games!
Luke and Andrew open up Ye New PO Box to find a treasure trove of holiday gifts and cards from the Tens! Plus, Luke traversed many miles of bad weather today to get to Seattle, but the biggest challenge was Andrew’s ice rink of a road.
Luke is worried that bad weather is going to ruin ALL of his holiday plans, and Andrew has noodles for brains after (finally) getting his booster yesterday. Plus, who’s fault is it that a lying liar lied his way into congress?
A woman is $175,000 richer after grabbing a gift from a White Elephant holiday party. Meanwhile, Andrew is worried about a letter he received from the county today.
Luke is going into full CHRISTMAS MADNESS mode like that guy from the Terminator sequel who has liquid metal arms and stuff. Wait, is that guy the Terminator himself? Or is Arnold Schwarzenegger the real Terminator and this is some other Terminator? And why is Sarah Conner in the hospital again? We’ll discuss all of this and more on today’s episode of TBTL!
Luke found himself in an awkward situation this weekend, and Andrew asks too many questions about it. Plus, the youngest congressman in D.C. can’t afford an apartment in the capital. And Elon Musk supposedly puts his future with Twitter in our hands.
Luke didn’t have the opportunity to watch last night’s Seahawks game, which is a good thing. Could this change his relationship with sports forever? Plus, Bubbles The Cat has a new weapon in her nuclear arsenal.
Luke had a very productive morning, which included leaving his house before noon. Andrew is worried he’s losing his marbles after a conversation with Genevieve about  Tupperware. And former Washington State football coach Mike Leach leaves behind a complicated legacy.
Luke and Andrew celebrate the classic Royal Crown purple bag and all its hidden mysteries. Meanwhile, New Zealand has a bold new plan to end smoking in the country.
Luke and Andrew take a quiz to test their Gen Z Office Culture Knowledge.
Luke and Andrew try to remember where they were during some of the biggest news stories of the 1980s, including Geraldo Rivera’s opening of Al Capone's supposed “vault” and David Copperfield’s Statue Of Liberty shenanigans.
Andrew has some questions for Luke, but he’s weirdly nervous to ask them. Meanwhile, Luke is in Yonkers, where he’s trying to fit an Instagram-shaped peg into a Twitter-shaped hole.
Luke again joins the show from Columbus, Ohio, which he’s still trying to turn into the largest city in America through the power of podcasting. He and Andrew announce the details for a TBTL holiday party next week!  And they discuss the Big Hat Trend. You can sign-up for next Friday’s TBTL Holiday Party (via Zoom) here!
A trip to the Columbus airport inspires Luke to quiz Andrew on musical acts from Ohio.
Luke and Andrew compare the smells of their grandparents’ houses, as you do when you’re approaching your 4000th podcast episode. Plus, TikTok’s “Liver King” has an apology for us, but Andrew’s not accepting it.
Listeners have questions, and we have…well, maybe not “answers”, per say. But we try. Plus, Steve “The StuBot” Neuman joins the show to explain Point Break references to Andrew.
Luke records the show from his sick bed after catching a bug. Now he wants to do the show from bed all the time. Meanwhile, don’t worry, Drew Brees didn’t get struck by lightning.
Andrew’s latest house repair dilemma has left him feeling like an idiot, but he is excited to see that one of his favorite corn chips is back on the market. Plus, Luke’s attempts to turn Instagram into the new Twitter aren’t going super hot.
Luke’s in the middle of a challenging video shoot, and his canine costar isn’t making things any easier. He and Andrew (and Genevieve) also say goodbye to Clarence “The Quarterback Is Toast” Gilyard, Jr.
TBTL Friendo and Family-o Genevieve Haas joins the show to tell Andrew the story of True Lies and other action films he somehow missed.
Andrew had a big family breakthrough today, although he almost slept through it. Plus, a doctor saved not one but two lives while running in a recent marathon.
Luke and Andrew recap their Thanksgiving adventures! Andrew stayed up so late that he overslept this morning, and Luke may have fallen victim to exactly what he was trying to avoid.
Luke and Andrew review a list of “ways to become a Thanksgiving hero,” which Andrew has some issues with.
A story about a GI Joe toy leads Luke to confess to one of his lesser-known childhood sins. He’s also bummed about two things: his Thanksgiving plans have fallen apart, and a popular new Netflix series doesn’t mention him once.
Luke came home to an eviction notice in his apartment after spending ten days on the road. That’s not super great. Plus, the New York Times offers an amusing look at English soccer fans trying to get drunk enough to watch World Cup soccer in Qatar.
Luke said goodbye to Twitter this weekend, but then he said hello to an august organization known as the Fraternal Order Of Eagles.
Luke joins Andrew in Seattle to discuss last night’s big Live Wire event, whether or not Larry David can be sued for making a crypto commercial, and whether or not they’d like to live in Sam Walton’s old office.
Andrew and Luke have been acquainting themselves with the genre of Hallmark Christmas Movies in their own ways. Plus, Luke is looking for a drummer, and Andrew is looking for an associate producer credit.
Luke and Andrew invent a new candy that the world is not ready for. They also discuss the bizarre “space plane” that’s apparently been flying around the globe the past couple of years. And Luke shares his underwear adventures in NYC, whether you want to hear about them or not.
Andrew made a dumb joke about the Rockford Files that ended up being true, and it’s absolutely blowing his mind. Plus, Luke wonders if his phone is spying on him in New York City, and a listener has a secret key that she wants to bestow on a coworker, but doesn’t know how.
Luke has been loving and then hating the fact that his favorite kind of food truck is parked right outside his hotel in New York City. Plus, a famous chicken fingers restaurant chain just learned that it’s not allowed to sell chicken fingers at its new location. That’s a problem.
Luke has plans to update Andrew’s image. They include a shaved head and a leather apron. Plus, it looks like Larry David was accidentally right about cryptocurrency in his sarcastic Super Bowl commercial.
Luke had more adventures with marijuana-infused cooking yesterday, this time in New York City, where he may have had a run-in with the mafia. Plus, Colts owner Jim Irsay apparently fashions himself a musician, although he might want to reconsider.
Luke ran into some very smelly issues on his flight to New York last night. And Andrew Walsh has a list of Sylvester Stallone’s top movie roles…but it’s not our Andrew Walsh.
Luke and Andrew discuss polling places, dune buggies, Iron Maiden’s airplane, Iron Maiden’s lead singer (who flies the airplane), and whether or not the Powerball results will rip their friend group apart.
Luke is obsessed with a clip of Billy Corgan eating chips (and dip?) on stage during a drum solo. He also just realized that he accidentally spread some very false information about Julia Roberts on multiple radio shows last week.
Luke’s plans to buy concert tickets were interrupted by a $1800 price tag, and that just ain’t right. Plus, it looks like a permanent switch to Daylight Saving Time is off the table.
Kitten talk is back! Luke had to take Bubbles to the vet today for her big spaying operation, and Andrew had quite the scare with Bingo last night. Plus, a deadly snake has gone missing from Missouri’s “Venom Fest,” and that can’t be good, right?
Luke got super high on weed for a CBS News feature yesterday. It was…interesting. Also, unrelatedly, Andrew wants to know where all the Reese’s Pieces have disappeared to.
Luke is gearing up for his big day of eating weed-infused food for a CBS feature. Andrew is surprised he can’t find more information online about an apparently obscure author. And the internet wasn’t lying: Martin Luther King, Jr. really paid the hospital bill when Julia Roberts was born.
Andrew’s weekend was tinged by credit card drama, and Luke is feeling slightly better about the future after reading an in-depth analysis of climate change realities. Also, Luke wanted to name this episode “Their Phones Are Their Money”, which is also a good title.
Andrew’s phone is making purchases without his permission, and Luke is trying to figure out his next move now that Elon Musk has taken the reins at Twitter.
Luke and Andrew listen to an amazing country song by TBTL listener Joey that’s based on something they said on the show. They also discuss an update in the Great Walleye Contest Cheating Scandal Of 2022.
Luke is having a hard time navigating the post-pandemic economy, and Andrew is considering getting himself a “sniffing rag.” Plus, the NFL says that referees weren’t actually asking a star football player for an autograph after a video leak, but the new explanation doesn’t seem much better.
Luke and Andrew celebrate the life and smiles of Leslie Jordan, who died this week, leaving many, many heartbroken fans behind. Plus, Andrew’s afraid to go to the vet today, and he’s not even the one getting examined.
Andrew has a lot of questions for Luke about Seattle-area pizza shops and billboards. They also discuss the shrinking size of Halloween candy and the underappreciation of Whoppers and Violet Crumble.
Luke joins the show from beautiful Skamania, luckily still in one piece after a run-in with a very angry, very large man on the way there.
Andrew shares an old mixtape he made which was inspired by Whitney Houston’s best song, and Luke clears some things up regarding Christopher Meloni, Elias Koteas, and Blake Shelton.
James Corden is getting roasted on the internet, and Luke is eating it up, although he does have to suspend his disbelief a bit. Luke also devoted 7 hours of his life to a TV show last night, and he wants them back.
Luke and Andrew reflect back on an incredible year for the Seattle Mariners after a particularly painful ALDS series. Plus, how ‘bout them Seahawks, eh?
Luke and Andrew discuss some country music lyrics and weigh-in on how they make them feel. It’s more interesting than it sounds. Plus, Major League Baseball finally owns the rights to the website twins.com after years and years of (pretty funny) legal wrangling.
Andrew welcomed a new kitten into his family this weekend, but he has strict rules about talking about it. Plus, a Defector journalist tests a FOX News reporters claims that he ordered “$28 worth of Taco Bell.”
Luke pays tribute to Milwaukee’s Mike Schank, who was featured in one of Luke’s favorite documentaries and sadly passed away this week. Plus, Andrew explains why he never made it in the big leagues and why he doesn’t really like sports movies.
Luke and Andrew spend some time comparing their church-going experiences as kids. Plus we have an update on the cheating fisherman scandal!
Andrew’s personal shopper, Genevieve Haas, jumps on the show to clear a few things up about a recent family purchase. Plus, a listener in Denver makes a STRONG case for his favorite NBA mascot, Rocky.
Luke and Andrew are still recovering from one of the wildest days in their sports-lovin’ lives. They also investigate a potential scandal tainting Fat Bear Week, and they look at the high flying salaries of sports mascots.
Luke and Andrew visit the ol’ TBTL P.O. Box to see what awaits inside! Plus, the coyotes in Andrew’s neighborhood are creating a division  between neighbors.
Andrew is way, way, way too geared up for today’s Mariners playoff game and had stress dreams about where to watch it. Meanwhile, players in a big chess championship now have to have their butts scanned because of a cheating scandal.
Luke and Andrew discuss midwestern humorists much more than they expected to today. Plus, it’s looking more and more likely that Elon Musk will, indeed, buy Twitter, and Luke is emotionally preparing for that.
Andrew has some strong opinions on grocery stores, Ziploc bags, and Tapatio vs Cholula sauce. Luke has some strong opinions about Bobby Wagner tackling a protester during a football game. And listener Laura has a hilarious story about an imposter syndrome workshop.
The most interesting sports story of the weekend took place at a Walleye fishing competition in Ohio. Plus, Andrew’s neighborhood has a new visitor that some folks are concerned about.
Andrew adopted a new kitten this weekend, and Luke is already working on a screenplay about it. Plus, a Seattle Seahawk had a very public display of bathroom urgency on Sunday, and a listener goes above and beyond to spread the word about TBTL…to little avail.
The Mariners are one game away from clinching a place in the postseason for the first time in 21 years, and Luke and Andrew have a LOT to say about it!
Luke and Andrew stumble on a new list of the “Top 100 TV Shows Of All Time” and turn it into a game. Plus, a new book promises to reveal the messy details of Anthony Bordain’s life. But should it?
Luke and Andrew say goodbye to Coolio, who died much, much too young this week, and remember the time he made amends with “Weird Al” Yankovic. They also react to the news that GIFs, apparently, are now “cringe.”
NASA did something awesome, a chess player is accused of using a sex toy to cheat, and Andrew admits to some embarrassing behavior during the rock shows he recently attended.
Luke and Andrew finally have a serious talk about which apple varieties they prefer. They also dig into an article that bemoans the apparent lack of “hit” podcasts.
Mysterious (and gross) noises on some American Airlines flights have airline employees (and Luke and Andrew) absolutely baffled. Plus, Andrew is shocked to hear about an altercation from Luke’s past.
Luke and Andrew dissect a news anchor’s decision to go rogue on live TV in support of a former colleague. Plus, Andrew found the perfect road trip music on his drive yesterday, but he’s worried what it might say about his relationship.
Luke has discovered a new video game that he almost played last night, and Andrew has some bad ideas for bumper stickers in Bend, Oregon. Also, scientists have calculated how many ants live on the earth and it is a LOT.
Andrew joins the show from Bend, Oregon, where he found something very special on the sidewalk this morning. Meanwhile, Luke had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day yesterday, but Andrew’s ready to turn it into a film script.
Luke and Andrew discuss the amazing story of a man who walked into a Florida swamp this summer and ended up in an absolutely nightmarish scenario involving an alligator.
Andrew finds himself on an email list that he’s not supposed to be a part of and is fascinated by the content. Meanwhile, Luke is more interested in TBTL newsletter content than the neverending coverage of the Queen’s funeral. And a listener calls in with her fascinating story of finding a bag of money.
Luke continues to embed himself into the Tennessee culture, for better and for worse. Plus, apparently a lot of people got “heightening” surgery during the pandemic and never told anyone?
Luke’s making friends with some donkeys in Tennessee, but he’s got an (unrelated) ethical dilemma involving an expensive shirt. He and Andrew also discuss the Patagonia family giving away their entire company for the good of the planet.
Luke joins the show from Tennessee after witnessing some true Skyjinx™ during his travels. Plus, Past-Andrew did Future-Andrew a huge favor last night.
Luke and Andrew celebrate the Seahawks’ surprising win over Russell Wilson and the Broncos, but first they have some things to hash out regarding their sports-related text chain.
Andrew discovered something yesterday that some folks might already know about: Bicycles. Plus, a grocery store has decided to retire its “scan and go” concept because customers were “going” without “scanning.”
Will Seahawks fans boo Russell Wilson when he returns to Seattle tonight? Luke has some theories. He and Andrew also have a lot of thoughts about microphones and microphone placement. Like, a LOT!
Luke and Andrew discuss the death of Queen Elizabeth the only way they know how: By getting every fact about the monarchy and British history wrong. Plus, if you see a splooting squirrel, just leave it alone!
Luke and Andrew discuss Jerry Seinfeld’s fashion shoot, the “Nirvana Baby’s” lawsuit, and their ongoing attempts to avoid crying in public places. Plus, Andrew finally speaks out on a viral video that everyone sent him last week.
Luke has an entire work crew at his house today, pouring a new concrete floor, and he’s trying to dress the part. He and Andrew also bracing themselves for the new football season that begins this week. Oh, and Luke has some questions about the huge bug bite rash on his leg, and Dr. Andrew has some answers.
Two veteran baseball broadcasters spent a great deal of time discussing Wordle during a recent ballgame, and Luke and Andrew absolutely love it.
Luke and Andrew open up the ol’ (well, actually newish) TBTL P.O.box to find out what the Tens of Listeners have sent in.
Luke reports on two incidents of amazing customer service from the same NW tire chain. Plus, people in Canada can’t seem to stop accidentally eating bugs on television.  Photo by mbtrama on Flickr via Creative Commons license
Luke thinks it's odd that so many people are celebrating the end of Leonardo DiCaprio’s relationship. Meanwhile, Andrew still can’t tell the difference between Leo and Matt Damon for some reason? Plus, France is using robots to nab people with off-the-books pools in their backyards.
Luke is ready to make some real changes in his life, and Andrew thinks he should start with a Battery Daddy. Plus, a crypto company accidentally sent a woman a million bucks, and now they want it back.
There’s a lot of news coming out of Detroit these days, including the re-opening of a slide that is bruising the heck out of people. HBO’s Hard Knocks is documenting the Detroit Lions’ preseason, leaving Luke and Andrew to try to figure out what the heck their coach is trying to say as he pumps-up his team.
Luke spent the past two weeks building scissor trusses, digging concrete trenches and inventing something he’s calling “Cat Camping.” Meanwhile, Andrew has a visitor staying with him for a couple of weeks, and that visitor keeps crawling up his legs while he tries to record TBTL.
Luke and Andrew reminisce over their experiences with murder mystery parties, escape rooms, and the game of Clue. Plus, listener Susan tests Andrew’s knowledge of St. Paul, MN, as the 2022 TBTL Summer Games come to a close.
Andrew recalls a time when a trip to a downtown diner changed the course of his life. Maybe. Plus, Bill in Toronto put together a quiz for Luke challenging his knowledge of Mad Magazine movie spoofs.
Andrew found a bunch of old Mariners baseball cards from the early ‘90s at a garage sale, and he asks Luke to give him the backstory on some of the players. Plus TBTL’s “Perfect Daddy” has a quiz for Luke to see how well he remembers former TBTL guests.
Andrew accidentally orders a pizza from a very unusual source, and now that he knows where it came from, he might be a changed man. He and Luke also test their knowledge of fast food menu items with a flavor-blasted quiz from listener Mike!
Luke is wielding a concrete saw this week, so look out! Plus, his garage renovation project leads Andrew to realize he has some structural issues of his own. And the TBTL Summer Games continue with a quiz that seriously challenges Andrew’s knowledge of Latin phrases.
Luke and Andrew consider their own future now that podcasting’s *other* famous duo has broken up. They also find out how much Luke knows about America’s ballparks as the TBTL Summer Games continue!
Therapist and TBTL Friendo Kirk Honda returns to the show for Day 4 of the TBTL Summer Games, in which we finally find out if Luke is ready to “open the doors of perception and get his Lizard King on.”
Family therapist and TBTL Ten Dr. Kirk Honda joins the show to quiz Luke and Andrew and get a sense of their mental health. And Luke reminisces about the time he stormed out of couples therapy to prove a point. (Unfortunately, it was the wrong point.)
Andrew stumbles on a historic artifact that finally answers the question, “Do computers like gum?” Meanwhile, Luke has “a lot to say about Barry Corbin.” Then the 2022 TBTL Summer Games continue with a handcrafted quiz challenging Luke and Andrew’s spelling skills.
The TBTL Summer Games begin with a Summer Sound Quiz from Reverend Chris! Can Luke and Andrew identify a popular, trademarked brand using only their ears? There’s only one way to find out! (It’s by listening to this episode. That’s the only way.)
Luke drops by the studios of Walsh, Walsh, and Doormat for a rare in-person installment of What’s In The Box, where he and Andrew open letters and packages sent to the TBTL PO Box.
Luke had his first run-in with Stinking Willy yesterday, and he learned a few lessons. Meanwhile, Andrew picks a fight with the internet’s favorite child. And Luke has a correction to make…but not an apology!
Luke and Andrew debate the advantages and disadvantages of duvets versus bedspreads, then they move on to discuss yesterday’s historic Mariner’s game. Plus, a listener’s adventures at Lowe’s teaches us all a valuable lesson. It’s just unclear what that lesson is.
Luke goes full Rear Window as he watches dog poop drama unfold in the neighborhood outside his window. Plus, a cringy TikTok video/SNL audition tape draws the ire of the internet, which confuses Andrew, since everything is cringy to him.
Tens of Listeners step-up to help Luke and Andrew remember some details of TBTL’s past. Plus, a French scientist sent out a funny tweet and now he’s forced to pretend he did it for some educational purpose.
You’ve got questions, we have…answers? Sort of? Luke and Andrew go through letters from listeners who want to know the origins of jokes, audio drops, and other references regularly heard on TBTL
Andrew has been eating a lot of bologna lately, and no matter how hard he tries to avoid the topic, Luke insists on hearing the details. Luke also recalls the day he broke out of his own bedroom and got his socks all wet.
Luke reveals more details about his childhood dresser, which contained illicit football stickers and the rough-hewn lyrics of an ‘80’s banger. He and Andrew also pay respects to Vin Scully and revel in the latest word salad from the Detroit Lions’ head coach.
Pickle flavoring is really having a moment, but pickle-loving Luke isn’t into it. He and Andrew also discuss the best and worst tools on a Swiss Army Knife.
TBTL Friendo and Fancy Hollywood Director Cat Solen hops on the show to explain why Muppets and puppets never break character on set. Plus, a big weekend project leaves Andrew more dim-witted than usual on a Monday. And Luke tries to figure out the difference between wingdings and webdings.
Luke immediately regrets his decision to sit in a massage chair in the middle of the Bismarck airport, although he did make a new friend while being publicly gyrated. Plus, a chain of chicken restaurants bought $100,000 worth of Mega Millions lottery tickets and intends to share the potential winnings with its employees.
Luke has a moral conundrum regarding his rental car in Bismarck, ND, and he reluctantly asks Andrew for advice. Plus, people in France are freaking out over a mustard shortage. And something peculiar has caught Luke’s eye in a video of Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the set of Sesame Street.
Luke joins the show from the Olive Garden District of Bismarck, ND, where he’s been unironically enjoying the bottomless breadsticks and salad. Plus, Andrew has a few things he needs to clear up about yesterday’s “What’s In The Box” segment. Meanwhile, the nation is in mourning over the death of the Choco Taco.
Luke joins the show from Bismarck, ND, where he’s learning the lay of the land. Meanwhile, Andrew made his first trip to the new TBTL PO Box and found it overflowing with correspondence from Tens of Listeners.
Andrew is upset that his submission to the New Yorker cartoon caption contest didn’t win after seeing the finalists. Speaking of the New Yorker, Luke is fascinated by a piece about the VW minibus, which was apparently somewhat inspired by something called “The Chicken Wars.”  Photo of VW minibus by OrangeChallenger, licensed under Creative Commons.
Luke does something really, really terrible during the show involving [trigger warning] coffee and mayonnaise. Plus, Dr. Oz’s social media team continues to get completely roasted by his opponent’s campaign. And Andrew tries to tackle the age-old question: What’s worse, listening to someone talk about their dreams or listening to someone talk about their fantasy baseball team?
Luke has introduced spray bottles into his relationship with his cat, and it’s changed everything. Plus, a woman earned a job interview after responding to a rejection letter with a goofy meme.
Andrew is working to change the way he talks to his cat -- and all pets in general. Plus, a minor league baseball GM gets a prostate exam while singing “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”, although it’s not entirely clear why. And Luke and Andrew try to figure out why they are completely uninterested in the Game of Thrones sequel.
Luke has thoughts on the new, buzzy Nathan Fielder show, The Rehearsal. He and Andrew also come up with a new segment idea for TBTL.
Luke just got back from Austin, where he gathered with friends to pay tribute to the late, great Drew McFrizz. Meanwhile, Andrew was almost denied an opportunity to clean a big mess in peace. Plus, something very interesting happened at an Omaha airport over the weekend.
The CEO of Costco has made it clear that the store will NOT be raising prices on its cheap hot dogs, even if it is a money-losing venture. This gives Andrew the opportunity to ask Luke a very important question about the way he consumes soda pop.
Andrew learns something shocking about his own past. And an article in the New York Times helps Luke understand how he became a pathological liar (JUST KIDDING).
Luke runs into some problems in his quest to reprint an Andre The Giant photo, and it’s making Andrew feeling a little panicky. They also talk about the time Ray Kroc commandeered a stadium PA system to call his own ballplayers “stupid.” And Andrew accidentally entered a humor contest while on the toilet.
Luke returns to the bar that has his favorite, mysterious Andre The Giant photo hanging on the wall, and he asks the owner if he can borrow it. Plus, a stolen Olympic medal is discovered in an old McDonald’s bag. And Andrew is excited that TBTL finally has a P.O. Box!
Luke has finally found true happiness, and he has video to prove it. Plus, a listener sheds some important light on Luke’s recent adventures at The Home Depot. And a drunk newscaster gives it her all in Albany.
Luke joins the show from Port Townsend, where he’s falling in love with the small maritime village all over again. Meanwhile, Andrew (and his camera) got teased on the bus recently. And two Oregon cities are battling over a claim to “the world’s smallest park.”
Andrew does some old-fashioned, shoe-leather reporting at his local Subway shop to find out what’s really going on with the restaurant’s menu changes. He and Luke also offer a somewhat delayed review of No Country For Old Men. And they discuss the rise of “GentleMinions”, who are disrupting screenings of the new Minions movie.
Andrew is very agitated about upcoming changes to the sandwich menu at Subway. Luke had a real scare with his cat, Bubbles, this morning. And a listener needs help navigating a small-ish issue with his neighbor.
Luke and Andrew began their 4th of July Weekend hoping to get a lawnmower and a dog, respectively. Today they report back on their adventures.
Luke’s attempts to get his hands on a lawnmower continue throughout the show, as he receives many updates and mixed messages from hardware stores around the Pacific Northwest. Plus, the internet is desperately trying to find the woman who won almost all the cooking prizes at a Virginia-Kentucky district  fair.
Andrew’s dog-ological clock is ticking again, Luke runs into issues buying a new lawnmower, and the Marsupial Gurgle website is entering a new phase of life.
Bubbles the Cat got up to a lot of trouble in Luke’s studio yesterday, almost completely sabotaging today’s show. Plus, employees at Medieval Times want to unionize, Bed, Bath and Beyond stores may be cutting air conditioning to save money, and AirBNB says “no more parties!”
Andrew went to the dump yesterday, where he hoped to avoid getting “hollered at.” Results were mixed. Plus, Luke is in email hell. And a drunk man in Japan lost a thumb drive containing personal and banking information of a half a million people. Photo of Shoreline Transfer Station art by Martin Auad via Creative Commons license. The photo in the transfer station is called Terra Firma by photographer Steve McGehee.
Andrew’s War On Blackberries leads to an encounter with a new neighbor. Luke almost struck a deal with the world’s sketchiest electrician. And a listener shares an incredibly cringy story from the workplace.
Andrew went to war with blackberry bushes this weekend. Luke took his shirt off at a pool party. And a Mariners fan somehow managed to get pizza delivered to a bummed-out baseball player at Angel Stadium during a game.
Luke and Andrew try to process the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. Plus, Andrew got fired from a job yesterday. (Sorry, it wasn’t TBTL.)
After hearing from many listeners, Luke has a new theory as to why some characters pronounce the word “bear” like “bar.” Andrew disagrees. Plus, a sriracha shortage may be around the corner, and a photojournalist captures a breathtaking moment as a swimming coach makes an underwater rescue.
Luke taste-tests the new “Healthy Coke” alternative, which is essentially vinegar and water. Andrew does not. Plus, Luke met Russell Wilson last night and encouraged him to reprise his Mr. Unlimited character.
Luke and Andrew discuss foldable shovels, tents you can’t touch in the rain, and how time-lapse photography is getting Luke through his renovation projects.
The universe tried to thwart Luke’s plans to enjoy an outdoor concert this weekend, but fun prevailed! Plus, Bubble The Cat gives Luke a scare, and a TBTL Ten teaches the boys something important about beach tar.
Andrew and Luke (with a little help from the New York Times) dig deep into the charming and fascinating story behind the “Jiggle Jiggle” rap that’s taken over TikTok and the world.
Listeners go into deep sleuth mode to try to find the origins of Luke’s new favorite photo of Andre the Giant. Plus, competing op-eds in the Washington Post debate the pros-and-cons of digital QR code menus in restaurants.
Luke and Andrew marvel over “Fake Klay Thompson'' getting access to the court at the NBA Finals because he kind of sort of looks a little like the real Klay Thompson. Plus, Luke stumbles on the coolest photograph he’s ever seen, and he needs help tracking it down.
Sweden has rolled out some sexy-talking garbage cans and Andrew is not into it. Meanwhile, the Space Needle owners are suing a coffee company over a logo that subtly uses the shape of the Space Needle, leading Luke to wonder about the legal status of tossed salad and scrambled eggs. (They’re calling again.)
A listener stumbles on a sketch that looks like Andrew…or does it? That’s the debate. Plus, Luke’s attempts to return a demolition tool go sideways at Home Depot.
Luke got a taste of the sweet new Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me digs last night. And Andrew has a new catch phrase. And scientists are checking their hypotenuses on water consumption for humans.
Luke’s seatmate on his trip to Chicago has him thinking about the world at large, and how he moves through it. Meanwhile, Andrew’s trying to figure out a dang meme and his dang Ticketmaster app, each to no avail.
Luke is considering a “dopamine reset”, while Andrew learns that he really got away with something on his recent trip to the King County dump.
Luke and Andrew try to discuss their respective Britta water filters without sounding tooooo fancy. Plus, Luke destroyed part of his home with a mini-hammer yesterday…and he’s just getting started!
Luke ran a half-marathon that he wasn’t fully prepared for. It went both better and worse than he expected. Plus, Tens of listeners weigh-in on Septic Tank Talk, and Andrew has a new puttering project.
Luke picked up the phone to make a difficult phone call today, taking a major step in his own personal growth. Plus, the faceless company that owns the rights to Elvis Presley’s image and likeness is cracking down on Elvis-themed weddings in Vegas.
Luke has a very satisfying adventure with his new septic tank, and Andrew takes a trip to the Shoreline dump, where he was inevitably hollered at. Plus, Luke is puzzled by a couple of homemade bumper stickers, and his cat Bubbles has learned how to fly.
Luke and Andrew are beguiled by a homemade bumper sticker created by one Walter Burbank. They also discuss the major league baseball player who has an almost comic ability to hit home runs at the exact wrong time.
Andrew’s drive home from Denver was less uneventful than he had hoped, but he learned a lesson or two along the way. And Luke here’s back from his AirBNB host after sending him a few gentle suggestions for future guests.
Luke and Andrew wrap-up their adventures in Denver with a final walk-through of their AirBNB and an accidental visit to the Adult Bookstore district.
Luke and Andrew wrap-up this year’s TBTL-a-Thon as Andrew plots-out his trip back home and Luke plots to stay in Denver forever.
Day Four of the TBTL-a-Thon arrives and finds Andrew and Luke oversleeping and trying to trick Enterprise into giving Andrew a new rental car…which was QUITE the adventure.
Luke and Andrew try to offer the Tens of listeners a distraction from the gut-wrenching news of the day by examining Andrew’ snack choices on his road trip out to Denver this week. They also take calls from listeners who have wifi stories and some amazing kitten advice to share.
Andrew celebrates two big technology wins as he and Luke stream the show live from Denver for Day 2 of the TBTL-a-Thon. Plus, Luke jogged past Russell Wilson’s new football home today and felt some feelings.
Live From Denver! Luke and Andrew kick off TBTL-A-THON 13 with a live-streamed broadcast from their temporary studio. They also try to figure out what drives Andrew’s car-rental decisions and if their AirBNB is owned by a Scientologist. Plus, phone calls! Fun!
TBTL Friendo Phyllis “Fletch” Fletcher stops by to talk about her newest journalistic endeavors and to help Luke and Andrew announce the new TBTL-a-Thon donor gifts!
Now Luke’s having TBTL-a-Thon stress dreams, and he’s locked in Kafkaesque a battle with his internet provider. Meanwhile, Andrew shares some fond memories of winters on Lake Winnipesaukee.
A quick mention of Mike Tyson’s Punch Out becomes anything but quick once Luke discovers a special YouTube video related to the topic. Plus, Andrew is trying to take lessons from his stress dreams as the TBTL-a-Thon approaches. And a kid named Kai got to live his own dream when he was invited to drum with Pearl Jam.
Luke and Andrew wonder which one of them would win if they arm wrestled each other, but they make no plans to do so. They also inexpertly discuss the design flaws of some of the Galactic Empire’s transport vehicles.
Luke joins the show from the storied Algonquin Hotel in New York City, where he’s doing his best “Dorothy Parker After A Long Jog” imitation. Meanwhile, Andrew’s anxiety about the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon is reaching new, albeit unjustified, heights.
Luke and Andrew discuss cats, kittens, Showtime at the Apollo, smokeless tobacco, Baz Luhrmann screeners, TBTL trivia night, cycling, lawnmowers, tractors, Tweety Bird t-shirts, and, of course, the Shroud of Turin.
A quick apology to Luke turns into a half-hour conversation about the viscosity of condiments. Plus, Andrew accidentally found himself embroiled in a home project last night involving something that looks like a little robot head.
Luke finally brought his new kitten home yesterday, and he’s deeply, madly in love…although it was tough to take her away from her first family. We get all the deets on that, plus, Jon Bon Jovi seems to be losing his voice, and people are concerned.
Apparently Canadian astronauts are no longer allowed to commit space murder. Plus, Luke’s getting his kitten tonight!
Luke tweeted a photo from the Seattle airport this weekend, and it got the attention of some city leaders. Will Luke be the change he wants to see in the world?
TBTL Friendo Brendan Francis Newnam hops on the show to talk about his new travel podcast, Not Lost, which includes a fateful trip to Vegas with one Luke Burbank. Plus, Andrew finally opens up about the first time he saw Jurassic Park.
Now that The Seattle Sounders are the best soccer team in North America, Luke and Andrew try to jump on the bandwagon. Meanwhile Andrew refuses to hear Luke’s compelling argument as to why he should install a Pickle Ball court at his new house.
Luke joins Andrew in his new studio for the first time to discuss his serendipitous morning and a chance meeting in the Greenlake neighborhood. Plus, new details are out about the woman who fell down a trail toilet during a hike recently. The details are dazzling.
Luke and Andrew deal with a verifiably Bad News Day for America by soaking up some radio sunshine from the Tens of Listeners. Luke joins the show from Stockton, California, which happens to be home to one of TBTL’s youngest fans. He and Andrew also hear from a youthful singing sensation on the TBTL voicemail line.
Luke suffered some DEEP embarrassment at the airport yesterday, but Andrew talks him through it. They also learn about one man’s efforts to recycle gently used bars of soap left behind in hotels.
Luke is obsessed with a new TikTok trend that is very difficult to describe, but that doesn’t stop him and Andrew from trying! Plus, Luke’s favorite magazine gets an exclusive interview with the man who was secretly recorded dipping his hot dog into his beer at a Yankees game.
Something incredible happened to Luke earlier this week, and he didn’t even plan on telling us about it. What the heck? He and Andrew also discuss the story of a woman who called 911 after falling down into an outhouse toilet.
Johnny Depp said something in court yesterday that stopped Luke in his tracks. Plus, the truckers orchestrating a protest convoy found themselves in the worst situation they could possibly imagine. It involved gridlocked traffic, Berkeley students, and an endless supply of eggs.
We joke a lot about “hot takes” on TBTL, but Luke has two very legitimate hot takes today, one of which was inspired by a photo of Henry Winkler. Luke and Andrew also discuss whether it’s time to bring robot umpires into baseball, and Andrew becomes obsessed with tracking down a particularly bad Chevy Chase movie.
Luke and Andrew gear up for the Great Twitter Takeover by Elon Musk. They also compare notes on some home renovation projects, one of which led Andrew to almost have a freakout at Home Depot this weekend.
CNN’s new streaming service is already history, and Netflix is struggling with its own numbers. Luke and Andrew weigh-in on the landscape of modern media….and on Paul F. Tompkins’ Cameo videos, which are PERFECT.
Stephen King (the author) offered the internet a unique fish recipe the other day, and boy oh boy, did it cause a stir. Plus, the Seattle Mariners have explained why they stopped playing Louie Louie during the 7th inning stretch, but their reasoning doesn’t satisfy Luke and Andrew.
Andrew’s latest home project leads to an online shopping mistake that is haunting him. Plus, Luke is starting to really come around on this Nicolas Cage guy!
Andrew is very worried about today’s Wordle puzzle based on what he’s seeing in his Wordle chat group. Meanwhile, Luke’s been digging the new HBO show Our Flag Means Death, AND he has an update on his new kitty, Bubbles, whom he’s currently in a long distance relationship with.
Luke and Andrew have some big plans for this year’s TBTL-a-Thon, and they’re excited to share them. Also, Luke has some personal news of his own he’d like to share. (Don’t worry, it’s good news!)
Luke is officially a “glasses guy” now. And Andrew, apparently, is a “shelf guy”? Also, Elon Musk’s attempted takeover of Twitter sends Luke and Andrew (and eventually Genevieve!) down a Cheers rabbit hole.
Andrew has developed a strong curiosity around Charleston Chews, and he might just act on it. Also, Luke is shocked to hear that a streaming platform with a household name has a smaller audience than TBTL.
Luke is considering doing something completely against his nature, and Andrew tries to guess what it is. They also look back at the life and career of Gilbert Gottfried, including his most important work on USA’s “Up All Night,” which many mainstream publications have overlooked.
Andrew tries to help Luke solve a mystery surrounding a little league baseball card from Luke’s youth. Plus, an enterprise reporter is upset that people are stealing his stories and turning them into podcast series. Is there anything he can do?
Luke had a little accident in his apartment this weekend, and now he may have a new scar to show off the next time he’s hunting sharks with a guy named Quint. He also has some thoughts about last night’s finale of Severance, but Andrew doesn’t want to hear them.
Andrew mowed his lawn for the first time yesterday and offers Luke a complete report. They also debate which of their childhood “flying novelty discs” was better. And they gear up for today’s big Seattle Mariners season opener!
Luke and Andrew are hoping to take advantage of today’s 70 degree weather before the snow comes this weekend. Because everything is fine and that’s how weather is supposed to work. Plus, we have a big update on the Patty Moriarty mystery that led Luke and Andrew to Larrimah, Australia a few years ago.
A listener helps Luke track down the audio of his very first radio show from the 1990s, leading to a true moment of inception on TBTL. Plus, the Washington Post has published an absolutely fascinating story of a carpet cleaner in DC who speaks 24 languages.
Luke discovers a TV show from 1976 that is blowing his mind. Andrew learns that he’s living with a Slender Man. And a listener’s in-laws turn on the TV to see that they’ve made the local news.
Luke and Andrew are worried about the friendship between Will Ferrell and Adam McKay….despite enjoying the project that caused the apparent rift. They also listen to the best/worst radio intro currently on Seattle’s airwaves. And Luke made a lasagna.
Former Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson has a new “NFT-powered hydration drink brand aimed at Gen Z consumers,” because of course he does. Plus, Luke might have offended the world's biggest fish painting fan.
Luke and Andrew listen to the new official song of the Cleveland Guardians, the city’s recently-rebranded baseball team. They also discuss Washington’s new state sport, pickleball, and Andrew quizzes Luke on other state’s official sports.
Andrew set foot in Costco for the first time ever yesterday and has a full report. He and Luke also discuss their own awkward brand of email etiquette, and they listen to Paul Rudd prank Conan O’Brien once again, despite all odds.
Luke is in Hawaii, but all hell is breaking loose at his apartment building back home. Meanwhile, Andrew’s chair is pranking him, and -- unrelatedly -- he’s just beginning to learn about The Costco Culture.
Andrew is disoriented in his brand new studio, while Luke joins the show from Waimea, Hawaii, where he can hear his neighbors through the wall. Nonetheless, they are here to talk about what happened at the Oscars ceremony last night.
Today is the final day Andrew will record TBTL from his Roosevelt District studio, and he marks the occasion the only way he knows how: By talking about antiquated technologies and the weird feeling you get when you watch a cable guy drill a hole directly though your house. He and Luke also discuss the story of a woman who took it upon herself to entertain a crowd waiting for a film to begin at a Burbank theater.
Seattle is going to install “Driver Report Cards” at intersections to make waiting for pedestrians more fun or something. Luke and Andrew are a little confused about the details. Plus, Luke wants to adopt a cat named Thimble. Who wouldn’t?!
Luke got lost on a jog this morning and had to call for help. But he’s okay. Plus, a single mention of Boston Market quickly becomes an obsession for Andrew. And we hear from Tens of listeners who use the TBTL voicemail line to tell stories of garbage-related shenanigans and to seek help for breakfast-related conundrums.
Luke finds himself in a nightmare transportation situation in Los Angeles, until he remembers a very old school solution. Plus, Andrew goes down memory lane and relives one of the more embarrassing moments of his adult life.
Another day, another Wheel of Fortune head-scratcher. Luke and Andrew discuss the latest buffoonery from Pat Sajak and the gang. Plus, Andrew says goodbye to the Cleveland Browns after a very disappointing (and very angering) turn of events.
The internet has unearthed a McDonald’s character that time had almost left behind. Luke and Andrew look back at the life and legacy of Uncle O’Grimacey and debunk rumors of his connections to the I.R.A. Plus, a Papa John’s franchisee in the U.S. decides to keep his restaurants open in Russia, because it’s unfair to deny Russian citizens their share of subpar pizza.
Andrew confesses that the reason he always wanted to move to a city was so he could bounce rubber balls off of walls. Plus, Luke’s been digging the brand new Netflix docuseries, Bad Vegan. And a Dazzling Donor introduces a new mystery involving a TBTL audio drop.
Luke and Andrew are convinced they’re getting trolled by Annie Lennox AND Wheel of Fortune at the same time. Plus, the debate over Daylight Saving Time is tearing this country apart but bringing Congress together.
Producers of the The Goldbergs are still trying to use Jeff Garlin’s likeness long after he left the TV show, but the results are upsetting. Luke and Andrew also discuss “frost quakes,” Superman’s mustache, and the way Sylvester Stallone pronounced “butter” in Rhinestone Cowboy.
After almost an entire month of retirement, Tom Brady says he’s ready to play football again! Andrew and Luke try to figure out why. Plus, some Wheel of Fortune fans are calling Pat Sajak a H_P_CRI_E. And a listener has launched an investigation into a frustrating garbage collection scandal that goes all the way to the top!
A guy in a Ron Jon shirt  totally tried to fight Luke at a carwash yesterday! Also, he and Andrew receive some shocking Shrek-related news about the new Batman movie. (Sorry, the new The Batman movie.)
Expert free-stuff-getter Genevieve swings by to help a listener who has an ethical dilemma involving some furniture she found in her neighborhood.
Tens of listeners help Luke and Andrew untangle their confusion over Greek and Latin number prefixes (not that they really needed any help, of course.) Luke also had to help his inconsolable mother process the news of Russell Wilson leaving Seattle yesterday. And Andrew receives some Very Big News during the show that may or may not be related to curbside garbage pickup.
Those number crunchers over at WordfinderX claim that more people are cheating at Wordle than ever before. Luke and Andrew discuss this, and then they try to figure out the Greek Alphabet in a segment that will haunt TBTL listeners for decades to come. (“Deca” means “ten!”)
Andrew thought he had the PERFECT content to bring to TBTL today, but his plans hit a very large practical snag. Plus, Luke has been enjoying the new Kanye documentary as well as a much heavier doc called The Other Side. And Luke and Andrew call a motivational voicemail line created by kids for kids.
It’s been almost a full week since the internet produced a video so cringy it made us want to burn the whole thing down. But luckily, our long wait is over thanks to the musical stylings (and NFT enthusiasm) of Mark Zuckerberg’s sister, Randi.
Things finally get good about 90 minutes into today’s podcast when Andrew plays archival tape of Paul Simon explaining how he wrote “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Plus, Pat Sajak is surprisingly funny on Twitter, where he’s also standing up for the contestants who embarrassed themselves on Wheel Of Fortune this week.
Luke and Andrew clench their way through the most frustrating 4 minutes in the history of Wheel of Fortune. Plus, a new Disney Star Wars resort is getting bad reviews, but it still seems like a good place to get tight on space booze.
Some pretty big things are happening in Andrew’s life, which of course Luke views as a victory for himself. Plus, some states are outlawing “Russian” vodka, although their efforts might be misguided.
Luke and Andrew once again turn their attention to the Seattle Times’ Rants and Raves column, where one contributor is putting the whole R&R system on trial. Plus, Luke talked to someone involved with the crime scene he witnessed from his window last week, and their story is jaw-dropping.
A major crime scene is unfolding outside Luke’s window, and he’s determined to find out what’s going on. Plus, what happens when your watch is a phone, but then it stops being a phone? And a thicc bear accused of making some trouble in Tahoe has been getting a bad rap.
Luke and Andrew receive an exciting invitation to a public radio partnership; Their only concern is creating something that is TOO good. Plus, a bizarre promotional video starring celebrities of yesteryear leads to some shocking revelations about Rednex, the Swedish(!) band behind Cotton Eye Joe.
A comedian is catching some flack for making fun of Ted Lasso fans on Twitter, and Matt Stafford (sort of?) apologizes for his response to a photographer’s nasty fall off of a stage right in front of him. And another young TBTL listener is using the voicemail line to workshop some jokes.
Andrew joins the show from his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he’s doing his best to keep his composure in the face of some (minor) technical issues. Meanwhile, back in Washington, sea lions are under attack in the “Rants and Raves” section of the Seattle Times.
Luke and Andrew have every intention of tackling a special Presidents’ Day quiz, but things go off the rails when a listener sends them a clue to the latest TBTL mystery.
An exhaustive investigation into Norm’s bar tab on Cheers leads to an episode of TBTL that any podcast consultant would love: long, rambly, and with a LOT of questionable math.
Luke finally reaches out to England to find out whether his new favorite dog has been adopted yet or what! Plus, Matthew Stafford watches a photographer fall off a tall stage and just walks away, raising some questions about how he regards the people around him.
Luke and Andrew are loving the new Netflix show Murderville. Also, CBS has an ingeniously evil way of promoting its new procedurals. And there’s a reason Luke and Andrew are afraid of hotel telephones. (Open tape via @MaxAndIvan on Twitter.)
Luke is cooking up a possible TBTL adventure involving international travel and a canine namesake. Andrew is trying to solve a TBTL mystery involving a decades-old gubernatorial race in Tennessee. And that Nicole Kidman commercial showing in AMC theaters apparently has a cult following.
Luke finds himself deeper in the Marvel Comics universe than he ever imagined, but he’s still more of an Archie Comics kind of guy. He and Andrew also review yesterday’s Super Bowl Halftime show and a commercial that was so good it was actually bad.
Luke finds himself in a Twitter beef with one of public radio’s biggest stars. Plus, the largest asset seizure in US history also shined a spotlight on an unlikely (and ill advised) rap career.
Luke learns the one question he’s not allowed to ask Amy Poehler when he interviews her. And now he wants to ask it, of course. Plus, a weird glitch is forcing some Mazda owners in Seattle to listen to public radio.
Listeners help Luke and Andrew solve two TBTL mysteries and help them find a long lost audio drop. Also, Leslie Jones has been the best part of Olympic coverage so far, but her commentaries have been getting pulled from social media because NBC is dumb.
Did you know that the Olympics are happening right now? It’s true! But nobody seems to be watching. Plus, some PNW Orcas are bringing back a fish fad from the 1980s, and Joe Rogan still has his Spotify podcast, to Luke’s surprise.
Luke digs through a mountain of emails from listeners trying to help him find his “Mystery Song.” And Andrew spent a full day at the movies, expanding his horizons.
Luke is falling in love with the absolute weirdness of Montana Public Radio. Plus, Minnesota has some of the best snow plow names, but the schoolchildren of Vermont are offering some competition.
Luke may be trapped in a cabin in snowy Montana, and Andrew’s working on something that’s not funny enough to be stand-up material and not interesting enough to be a monolog. Plus the Washington Football Team announces a new name that is somehow less interesting than “The Washington Football Team.”
The kid who “wrote a book” and hid it in a library is getting more and more attention, and the volume now has a waiting list of several years. Andrew remains unimpressed. Meanwhile, Luke is still trying to figure out why a piano tune on TikTok sounds so familiar to him.
The New York Times bought Wordle, a hapless cruise ship scrubbed a satellite launch, and Luke wants to live like a Seattle tech bro. Plus, Tens of listeners help Luke try to identify a piano song he heard on TikTok.
Luke stumbled on a clip of someone playing the piano recently, and he needs YOUR HELP identifying the tune. Plus, Spotify’s solution to the Joe Rogan misinformation problem is…lacking.
Andrew opens up and tells Luke about one of his weirder habits, though some things should probably remain private. They also discuss eggs (they’re legit kind of weird, right?), and Andrew sucks all the fun out of a cute story about a kid in a library.
Luke is obsessed with some cleaning-related videos he’s found on YouTube…but they aren’t cleaning what you think (I promise.) And it turns out HBO might actually be TV after all!
Luke made a spontaneous gesture a few nights ago, and now he’s a bit worried about the repercussions. Speaking of repercussions, Luke also stole Paris Hilton’s NFT, and now he’s waiting to see what happens. Meanwhile, Andrew remains a very good boy.
Luke finally filled-out his 2022 calendar this morning and he is FEELING GOOD. Plus, a woman found out she actually won millions of dollars when she checked her spam folder. (Aren’t we not supposed to click on those emails?)
Andrew is auditioning new Tonight Pants, Luke learns The Truth about JNCO jeans, and the orange M&M guy is going to start tying his shoes already.
Luke and Andrew pay tribute to the late Louie Anderson and listen back to his greatest gambling story. Plus, the news anchor who showed little empathy when his colleague was hit by a car on live TV is trying to convince the world that he is a human with real feelings. Luke and Andrew travel back in TBTL history to find out if Luke displayed any empathy when Andrew was once injured on the job.
Luke and Andrew give Genevieve a call so she can describe the TERRIBLE movie trailer she saw this weekend (Sorry, Owen Wilson.) Plus, Luke is delighted by  a couple of pieces of audio he stumbled on recently, including sound of a reporter who got hit by a car live on TV. And Andrew comes up with a great new catch phrase…but then forgets it immediately :(
Luke has a big tattoo decision to make, and he’s only got 3 hours to figure it out. Plus, Andrew’s been watching some weird stuff with his new screen projector. And a listener has some powerful new intel on a theater promotional tool from 2003 that has loomed large in Andrew’s relationship.
Luke and Andrew have about 40 minutes worth of observations and questions about the “Comedy” section of Cameo. They also discuss the story of a couple vandals who ended up getting caught because they didn’t tip a bartender.
Luke and Andrew embarrass themselves by trying to answer the Jeopardy! questions that the show’s current champion got wrong. They also finally find their niche in the vast world of podcasting.
Luke and Andrew discuss their aversions to sharing food, even if it’s a “bass drum full of popcorn.” Plus, listener Tim shares his amazing tale of high school truancy and his road to eventual redemption.
Luke and Andrew hop on the Wordle craze that is taking the internet by storm. Plus, Andrew is getting plagued by spam phone calls and he doesn’t know what to do about it.
Luke is calling Day 3 of his at-home isolation “Home Alone 3”, a designation that Andrew has some issues with. They also discuss Steve Inskeep’s NPR interview with Donald Trump, and they pay tribute to Cambodia's “Hero Rat” who recently passed away.
TBTL Friendo Chris Hayes (also known for his work on MSNBC and the Why Is This Happening podcast) joins Luke and Andrew to geek out about the new Beatles documentary, Get Back. Plus, an anonymous listener finds a odoriferous way to get people to wear their masks properly.
Luke gets some bummer news on his latest COVID test, but he’s planning on making the most of his downtime this week. Plus, after Bob Saget passed away this weekend, it seems that everyone can agree on one thing: He really was a hell of a good guy.
Luke and Camaro Kev join the show from Las Vegas, where they plan on visiting the hottest Taco Bell nightclub in the world (once Kevin gets his CPAP working.)
Luke and Andrew overcome great technological adversity to produce today’s episode of TBTL, in which they eventually discuss Luke’s ill-advised homemade Neti pot and Andrew’s misguided attempts to turn his studio into an Andy Warhol-like party room.
Luke and Andrew look to the future of their favorite football teams after very disappointing seasons by the Seahawks and Browns. Will either team start next year with their current quarterbacks? They hope so.
Luke and Andrew find themselves at opposite ends of a cultural divide in the ongoing “War On Oldies.” Plus, Luke learns about an ill-named mountain in Oregon that he thinks could, respectfully, use a rebranding.
Luke had to embark on an Ocean's Eleven-esque heist in order to get an audio recording into the proper hands yesterday. Plus, a concerned hockey fan may have saved a coach’s life after spotting a dangerous looking mole from afar.
Luke and Andrew kick-off the new year by opening up a bunch of holiday cards from the Tens of Listeners and taking a couple of phone calls from old friends. They also discuss Don’t Look Up, the movie everyone seemed to be talking about over the winter break.
Luke and Andrew end the year as they began it…by not getting to any of the topics they promised to cover. But they DO solve a couple of mysteries, including one involving some Burbank Family Drama going back decades.
Some songs go “lalala”. Some songs go “nanana.” And that, my friends, is the basis of today’s TBTL Winter Game!
Can Luke and Andrew tell if a quote came from the bible, Shakespeare, or Lord of the Rings? We’ll find out in today’s installment of the TBTL Winter Games!
TBTL’s most famous BriTEN, Paul, challenges Luke and Andrew with a quiz about English slang. They also discuss one of Luke’s biggest crushes in pop music.
Luke and Andrew debate the best (and worst) moments of vacations. They also spend a remarkable amount of time talking about sports posters from the 1980s. And they take an online quiz based on Owen Wilson’s famous catch phrase: “Wow.”
Luke’s encounter in a Chicago pizza shop sends Andrew on a Winter Games quest that he did not expect. Then they test their ability to recognize Christmas songs played backwards via a quiz created by Listener Aryn.
We all know Luke loves his Wes Anderson films…but does he love them enough to pass listener Kelly’s trivia quiz? Plus, Andrew reminisces about the time he was “hollered at” for bringing a drink down to a pool in Hawaii.
TBTL Friendo Jami in Mississippi challenges Luke and Andrew (and their poor stomachs) with a homemade quiz based on her grandma’s friend’s 1970s-era cookbook.
Day two of the TBTL Winter Games has Luke and Andrew taking a long, hard look at their relationship as they play a version of the Newlywed Game. (Also, Andrew talks about his toy cars a lot, which is super cool.)
Let the TBTL Winter Games begin! Luke and Andrew kick-off two weeks of special episodes with a quiz from listener Mike, who wants to test their knowledge of Steven Seagal film titles. They also kick around some theories about heaven.
Luke and Andrew discuss the story of a huge tip at a restaurant in Arkansas that ends up causing much more trouble than it was worth. They also relive the glory days of comedian Kat Williams causing havoc up and down the West Coast.
Luke had a scare at the airport yesterday, while Andrew was having the time of his life in Seattle. Also, Andrew maaaayyy have accidentally bought his girlfriend drug paraphernalia for Christmas?
Luke survived his icy water plunge this morning…at least long enough to tell us what happened. Plus, Jen “Flash” Andrews swings by the studio to talk about her adventures in foster parenting and why reboots like Sex AND The City are irresistible…but also probably a bad idea.
Luke is one day away from his arctic swim in the San Francisco Bay, and he is petrified. Plus, can Peloton sue Sex AND The City over the use of their product in the TV show? Andrew is skeptical of the whole thing.
Luke saw some amazing art in Chicago this weekend….and he also saw some very not amazing art. Plus, a New Yorker profile of Succession actor Jeremy Strong has his colleagues jumping to his defense.
Andrew almost cried when he went to get a booster shot yesterday, but not for the reason you think. Plus, authorities are cracking down on cosmetic enhancements at the world’s foremost camel beauty pageant.
Andrew is excited to get his booster shot today, but isn’t sure if he should believe the warnings that it will knock him out tomorrow. Plus, Luke is in Chicago, at the scene of a very favorite TBTL moment in history.
Luke, Andrew, and Genevieve join forces once again for another TBTL + After These Messages Power Podcast. They delight in some new commercials from JB Smoove and try to sort out a baffling pitch from their beloved Kristen Bell.
Luke and Andrew learn (with the help of the Washington Post) just how much havoc the Amazon Echo is wreaking for people named Alexa. Plus, Luke has some hot takes on the employer who laid off 900 workers after getting a huge influx of cash.
Luke and Andrew finally get to enjoy a fun Seahawks win, and they’re now confident Seattle won’t lose any more games this season because just shut up and let them have this.
It’s time for a rare TBTL After Dark! Luke swings by Andrew’s studio after a very long day to discuss an experience that may have changed who he fundamentally is as a person. Or not. Then Genevieve pops-in to help taste-test some Joe-Joe’s cookies and various kinds of milk.
Today’s real episode of TBTL will be recorded and published later tonight. In the meantime, Andrew checks-in to explain what’s going on and to share some emails and vmails from the Tens!
Luke and Andrew make plans to open up their own coffee shop…with a twist. Plus, listeners (many of them!) explain why it’s better to back a pickup truck into a parking space instead of driving straight in, making Andrew rethink his own parking practices.  (Today’s intro tape via friday.beers.tv on TikTok.)
Luke and Andrew discuss The Flaming Lips while listening to Bush, because no one else will. They also discuss JAGs, LAX, Rob Gonkrowski’s acting career, Spotify’s year-end wraps, and their own bravery as podcast hosts.
Luke needs Andrew’s advice on how to deal with two neighbor-related dilemmas, and Andrew’s the exact wrong guy to ask. Plus, TBTL’s #1 Brit-TEN weighs in on the story about a group of travelers who got stuck in a pub for three days with an Oasis cover band.
Luke and Andrew bemoan a couple of highly predictable and highly avoidable losses by their favorite football teams :(
Luke goes to very great lengths to watch the new Kenny G. documentary...and it’s worth it. Plus, listeners weigh-in on Luke’s family vaccine dilemma and the security camera outside his apartment door.
Luke receives a text message during the show that places him smack-dab in a modern moral dilemma. Meanwhile, basketball star Giannis Antetenkupo loves Oreo cookies, but he JUST learned the proper way to eat them.
Luke realizes he is being surveilled in a way that seems innocent enough, but is pretty upsetting in reality. Plus, Andrew decides to scratch off 3 lotto tickets that he found in his desk drawer. Will he be a thousandaire by the end of the show?! Tune in to find out.
On this special Thanksgiving episode of TBTL, Luke defends lumpy mashed potatoes and celebrates stuffing balls, while Andrew tries desperately to pass a holiday-related pop quiz.
Andrew and Luke get ready for Thanksgiving by remembering the smell of their grandma’s cupboards and taking a COVID test, respectively. They also learn a fascinating detail about Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure as they say farewell to the man who played Crazy Larry.
Luke and Andrew discuss their Thanksgiving plans while they also ponder the difference between pizza and cheesy bread with marinara sauce. Plus, an armored truck accidentally spilled money all over the freeway in San Diego, and now police say all the people who grabbed dollar bills have to give them back.
Luke and Andrew try to make sense of the bewildering 3-7 Seahawks after another painful loss. They also discuss the state of Baker Mayfield, who looked terrible yesterday in an ugly Browns win over Detroit.
Andrew is preparing for his first phase of Jury Duty later today, Luke is making plans to crash Andrew’s upcoming Hawaiian Vacation, and an Australian journalist finds himself in hot water for not listening to Adele’s latest release.
The original Philly Phanatic is back, and the Phill-In Phanatic isn’t too pleased about it. Plus, Luke and Andrew receive a very moving message from a listener who’s found an incredible use for the TBTL Sound Machine.
Andrew has a VERY EXCITING update about the new TBTL SpaceHey community. Meanwhile, Luke is bracing himself for an upcoming movie about a radio journalist, which he knows is going to make him sob.
A new report suggests that people should stop sucking-in their guts, because it’s not good for your health. This is really hitting Luke where it hurts. Plus, Andrew’s been chopping it up with listeners on the new MySpace site, and he’s lovin’ it.
MySpace is back, baby! Sort of! And Andrew is looking for friends. Plus, an interview with a 105 year old woman who just broke a record gets real honest real fast.
Luke and Andrew remember their friend and TBTL Legend Mike Frizzell, with some help from Jen “Flash” Andrews and Bill Radke, who knew him well.  Click here to donate to help Mike’s family or to bid on some classic TBTL merch to support the cause.
Luke goes knocking on doors in his new apartment building on a quest to find a spice. But are his new neighbors ready to meet him like this? He and Andrew also celebrate the 51st anniversary of Oregon’s famous whale explosion...and they find out it wasn’t the only one.
Luke and Andrew explore their differing personality types through a conversation about ranch dressing. They also discuss a couple of head-scratchy art projects that popped-up in the news this week, including the apparent destruction of an original Banksy work.
Luke has a terrifying encounter just outside Pleasanton, California, which doesn’t sound like a place where you should have a terrifying encounter. Oh, and Paul Rudd is the Sexiest Man Alive according to People Magazine and Stephen Colbert.
Luke and Andrew are saddened by the death of actor Dean Stockwell, who apparently tried to leave show business behind more than once. They also hear about a man who says he paid off his student loans by eating exclusively at Six Flags for 7 years.
David From The Basement joins Luke and Andrew to discuss yesterday’s big Cleveland Browns win and what to expect when Russell Wilson returns to face Aaron “I’m Immunized” Rodgers next week.
Andrew is confused by a mask he saw someone wearing in public this weekend, and he wants to get to the bottom of it. Plus, Luke’s home renovation project is stirring up some complicated emotions.
Luke swings by Andrew’s studio, where they throw open the phone lines and hear from listeners, including one caller who used frontier justice to teach an unruly kid a lesson in a movie theater. Plus, Andrew ordered some soup at a diner yesterday! And it was okay!
Listeners help Luke and Andrew with some details about Emoji vs Emoticons. Plus, Merriam-Webster’s embrace of the word “Fluffernutter” inspires a very important conversation about peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches.
A campaign to create a donkey emoji prompts Luke and Andrew to reminisce about their very earliest internet experiences. Plus, a journey through Luke’s new neighborhood puts him on the scene of a live TV news report.
Luke is settling into his new apartment, but also maybe slightly electrocuting himself in the process. Plus, a controversial “mega dorm” project replaces windows with virtual windows, while Mark Zuckerberg promises to make everything virtual, eventually. Oh, hi, Mark!
Luke and Andrew are happy that the Seahawks absolutely dominated a game that they were supposed to dominate, but Andrew is still VERY sour about yesterday’s Browns loss and a Fantasy Football bad beat that he can’t fully believe.
Luke learned some important lessons while moving apartments this weekend, the main one being “never move apartments.” Plus, a very young listener offers a new inspirational theme song for TBTL and the Tens of Listeners.
Luke will be spending his Halloween weekend moving apartments, and he’s already wondering if he made a Terrible Mistake. Plus, Andrew recaps the top three horror films of all time with ten words or less. And PETA wants us to start referring to baseball bullpens as “Arm Barns.”
Luke has now seen the new Wes Anderson film, which puts he and Andrew on the cutting edge of pop culture criticism. Plus, BJ Novak uses Instagram to reveal why his face is used on weird products around the world.
Forget “Bones or No Bones”, Luke and Andrew realize they’re playing a game called “Brains or No Brains” every time they turn on their mics. And today they have No Brains. They also get around to discussing the fascinating “Bad Art Friend” story that riled everyone up recently.
Luke and Andrew find their beloved Seahawks at 2-5 with another painful loss last night. They also try to remember way back to last Thursday’s Browns win over Denver.
Andrew receives a gift from a listener in an unusual way. Luke regrets buying chowder coffee at the airport. And listener Harper calls back to give some context to her recent misdemeanor.
Luke and his friends ended up accidentally hacking the mainframe this weekend, raising a moral conundrum. Plus, it turns out we’re all just waiting to find out if we’re going to have a Bones Day or a No Bones Day.
Luke has an absolute NIGHTMARE of a morning in New York City with a story that has Andrew’s blood running cold. Plus, a plan to save a bunch of dogs using drones goes sideways when “The A-Team” shows up. (Today’s intro tape via Chris Fleming)
Luke is in New York City, where he is recruiting new TBTL listeners one at a time. Plus, some research shows that ambulance sirens may cause more harm than good.
Luke and Andrew realize at the last minute that they can open the phone lines and take calls from listeners. So they do! Plus, Luke is shocked to hear that Andrew had a college radio show.
Luke swings by the studios of Walsh, Walsh And Doormat, which Andrew hopes smells okay for him. Plus, the highest-paid state employee in Washington just lost his job over a vaccination mandate. And a listener calls in with a fascinating story about breaking the law and getting caught.
Luke and Andrew lick their wounds after a couple of devastating losses for their beloved football teams this weekend.
Luke and Andrew discuss the rules of self-checkout kiosks at the grocery store and why Andrew is now on the wrong side of the law. Plus, a pack of zebra are on the loose in Maryland, and one zealous TV reporter thinks this is the story that will make him famous.
Andrew confesses to some embarrassing Twitter-related action this morning. Luke can relate. Plus, why you should never ask to see the chef at a restaurant, and other TBTL advice.
Luke and Andrew discover “the worst video game ever created,” which leads Andrew to a new obsession. Plus, is Stephen King out here just making up words like “orlesque”?
Luke’s interview with a film director suffers some technical setbacks. Meanwhile, Andrew accidentally put on his Good Socks today, even though he didn’t need to. And “Power Out Linda” sets the record straight regarding her role on TBTL.
Luke and Andrew are surprised to learn that a sixth iteration of Home Alone is coming to theaters, and that it features some of their favorite comedians. Plus, Paul McCartney continues to make headlines, this time by negging the Rolling Stones.
Luke and Andrew brace for the future after the Seahawks lost their game...and their quarterback. And the Browns suffer a painful, high-scoring loss to Justin Herbert’s L.A. Chargers.
Luke stumbled on one of the weirdest, most fascinating stories about a rock band that he’s ever heard. It involves “Fake Zombies.” Plus, Paul McCartney says he didn’t break up The Beatles.
A San Francisco sandwich shop is eliciting a lot of confusion with its latest commercial. Plus, Luke blew out his voice again last night, and Andrew’s excited to see 4 Non-Blondes back in the headlines.
Andrew has jumped head-first into the surveillance game, and it’s paying off. Sort of. Plus, Luke’s awkward exchange in an elevator forces him to adopt a British accent from this day forward.
William Shatner is going to space, but he’s still a jerk. And the results of this year’s Fat Bear contest creates an uproar. And listener Dave mark’s this year’s Trucktober festivities with a special poem.
Andrew’s adventures in plumbing go predictably sideways. Plus, Facebook, Instagram, and all their related products shut down for most of yesterday. Maybe that’s a good thing?
Luke and Andrew say goodbye to a magical Mariner’s season, and they recap this weekend’s wins by the Seahawks and Browns (Sorry, Stu.)
Luke destroyed his voice this weekend rooting for his Seattle Mariners. But that doesn’t stop a podcaster! Also, farewell Ozy Media, we hardly knew thee.
Luke’s travelling up to Seattle this weekend to drink in that sweet Mariners playoff race energy. Plus, Netflix’s new, wildly popular offering “Squid Game” is creating issues for a fellow who’s phone number is used in the show.
Andrew receives a surprise email at the beginning of today’s show. Plus, Mick Jagger chills at a little bar in North Carolina, and it’s kind of charming as hell.
Luke and Andrew realize that they’ve been missing a BIG DETAIL in their ongoing Duck Painting Coverage. Plus, a Danish artist pockets a bunch of government cash and calls it art. And Eminem is opening a restaurant called “Mom’s Spaghetti.”
Luke and Andrew try to make sense of the Seahawks’ 1-2 start after a loss to the Vikings. Meanwhile, the Cleveland defense almost murdered Chicago’s rookie QB. And the Mariners continue to keep it interesting, with only 5 games left to play.
Luke and Andrew get an update on a mysterious duck painting, as well as a 40 million dollar conference call gone awry. Plus, a listener calls in with a story about getting a too-good-to-be-true deal on a kitchen appliance.
Luke is giving up coffee, at least for a week. Also, Alabama’s leading boudoir photographer and barrel racer is upset that the state has confiscated his opossum named Donovan.
Luke stepped on a meatball, and then had a weird experience at the doctor’s office. These are unrelated events.
Luke and Andrew go through the audio archives and play some long-forgotten TBTL intro tape. Plus, a YA author admits to compulsively sending made-up stories to Slate's advice columnist.
Andrew realizes he may need to see a men’s health specialist before he can perform his duties at an upcoming wedding. Plus, Demi Adejuyigbe released his final (?) “September” video yesterday. And listeners share tales of dog poop vengeance gone wrong and chefs taking ostentatiously long bathroom breaks.
Luke spent the morning wearing a cowboy hat and yelling at the top of his lungs for a TV story. Meanwhile, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes becomes TBTL’s promotions department.
Luke and Andrew discuss the Seahawks’ somewhat baffling loss to Tennessee yesterday and the Browns’ ugly win over Houston.
Luke joins the show from Texas, where he endured a boat tour guide whose sense of humor was...confusing at best. Plus, Gillian Anderson is asked an awkward question after her big Emmy win last night, but she handled it with aplomb.
A surprise attendee at the trial of the year reminds Luke and Andrew of Lucille Bluth. Or maybe George Bluth? Or is he more like Steve Buscemi in 30 Rock? We’ll figure it out. Plus, plant burglars are swiping valuable bonsai trees across the Twin Cities, and it’s kind of heartbreaking
The people of Trinidad are not happy with Nicki Minaj’s controversial claims about “her cousin’s friend” who supposedly experienced unusually personal side-effects of the COVID vaccine shot.
Luke and Andrew remember comedian Norm MacDonald, who died much too soon. And an anonymous listener describes how they were taken-in by the same exact printer/toner scam that we talked about last week.
Luke and Andrew call-up Kiki Lolo, who has a big personal announcement to make (and some RomComs to recommend.) Plus, Nicki Minaj riles the internet with an anti-vax tweet that is...dubious at best.
The Seahawks and the Browns both looked very good in their season openers yesterday. Sadly, only one of them won. It’s okay, though. It’s going to be okay.
Luke spent the morning wrestling with some cockamamie app with a terrible name in order to attend a virtual conference. Speaking of meeting software, some people are developing “Zoom Dysmorphia” after seeing themselves on their own computer screens all day. Also, Andrew drops the ball on several jokes, not unlike Nick Chubb in yesterday’s Browns game, which we WILL NOT talk about.
Luke and Andrew face off in classic talk radio fashion over the new Ray-Ban sunglasses with cameras built into them. Plus, the sirens outside Luke’s window may be seriously impacting his broadcasting career.
Luke and Andrew listen to the Top Ten Happiest Songs Of All Time...as determined by neuroscientists.
The law finally caught up with a man who’d been running an overpriced printer cartridge scam for decades. And Luke and Andrew try to unlock the mysterious pricing schemes at a mall department store.
Andrew has some exciting new ideas for network TV shows, including “The Piano Man” and “The Pickle Jar Guy.” He and Luke also pay homage to actor Mickael K. Williams, who died this weekend. Plus, in Top Stories: Music Edition, Guns ‘n’ Roses get the power pulled on them, ABBA is reuniting digitally (?), and Lil Uzi Vert’s 24 million dollar diamond got ripped out of his forehead while crowd surfing (maybe).
Luke helps Andrew prepare for an upcoming wedding with some fashion and shopping advice. Plus, a listener is forced to do something nice at a drive-through window, and she is not happy about it.
Andrew goes on an emotional roller coaster ride with a traffic cop in Bellevue, Washington, while Luke walks a very thin negotiating tightrope with REI. Plus, we finally know what McDonalds’ Grimace character is supposed to be. Or do we?
Luke is still in Portland, instead of Philadelphia, where he was supposed to be interviewing some iconic sports mascots. He explains the lawsuit that kept him home. Plus, the tennis player who keeps taking long bathroom breaks finally gets booed after pulling his stunt again. And a woman is in jail after trying to pass a fake vaccine card with a dumb spelling error.
Luke survived a cinematic action scene while trying to cross a bridge this morning. Plus, someone stole a dozen go-karts from Luke and Andrew’s favorite family fun spot. And a “fake” high school scams its way onto ESPN.
David From The Basement is here to crown this year’s official TBTL Song Of The Summer! Plus, listeners weigh-in on the great Dog Poop Debate of 2021. And a competitor at the French Open is accused of using bathroom breaks to cheat.
Luke found himself a little more nervous than expected at the Oregon State Fair this weekend, while Andrew had a pretty big scare of his own at home. Plus, Heggies Pizza just blew Luke’s mind with  a tiny bit of frozen pizza advice.
Luke and Andrew find themselves slightly obsessed with the Milk Crate Challenge and with a new Steve Harvey project. Plus, a kind stranger saves the day for Luke and his Covid vax card.
Andrew discovers that he might have been on the same football team as a now-famous NFL coach...who might have soaped his locker. Meanwhile, Luke is in a very hidden valley, tracking down the roots of ranch dressing…
Luke is on assignment in California, learning some fascinating things about search and rescue dogs! Plus, Andrew has some serious questions about a Seattle-area retirement community.
Luke and Andrew discuss their afternoon snacks, bad breath, and their own bad gum-chewing etiquette. They also talk about the somewhat troubling “click-bait-ification” of Netflix tiles.
Luke’s day in traffic court almost hit a big snag, but then his dog Rudy saved the day. Plus, the Washington Post offers some good advice on how to remember people’s names.
Andrew bought himself a Battery Daddy, and there ain’t nothing wrong with that. But the slightly bigger news is that the new, self-selected host of Jeopardy! is already stepping down in disgrace, and the world is rejoicing.  Today’s opening tape comes from Cassie Workman (@GhostCassie on TikTok)
Luke finds himself in traffic court, while Andrew finally beats The Oregon Trail game. Plus, a reporter for The Ringer discovers many more reasons why the new host of Jeopardy! was a bad pick...including the fact that he received almost $300K in PPP loans while he was employed as an executive producer.
Luke wandered around the remains of an old dry cleaners yesterday, looking for the clothes he’d left with them when they were still in business. Meanwhile, Andrew has some new CNN documentaries to putter around with. And an expert offers advice on how to properly engage in small talk.
Luke got two Covid tests yesterday, and it was quite the afternoon! Plus, David From The Basement swings by to announce the TWO remaining finalists for this year’s TBTL Song Of The Summer!
Luke and Andrew geek out over “Nestflix,” a website showcasing the fake movies and TV shows nested inside real movies and TV shows.
Luke is headed off to a remote cabin in the woods (without electricity) for one of the hottest weekends of the summer. Plus, Andrew is very excited that some classic De La Soul records are about to be available via streaming services.
A lot happens on today’s show, but the important thing to know is that Andrew stumbles on a private investigator’s website that lists all the ways swingers secretly let other swingers know that they are swingers...one of which is “garden gnomes.”
Luke and Andrew react to the breaking news that Jeopardy! has officially announced its new hosts. Plural. Plus, Luke had a magical night at the Hollywood Bowl. And Seattle locals set Andrew straight about Bartell Drugs.
Luke discovers that a Los Angeles landmark very close to his heart disappeared, seemingly overnight.
Luke almost ruined an international business deal in Los Angeles, and Andrew has some serious questions for buskers in Seattle. Plus, Andrew’s ancient cat is now making trouble for other families, too.
Luke and Andrew are gearing up for their respective outdoor adventures this weekend...just in time for the first real rain of the summer. Plus, more details are emerging about the supposed new host of Jeopardy!, and they aren’t great.
Luke blocks Andrew on Twitter. It’s a whole thing. Plus, Jeopardy! may have chosen its new host and -- if they have -- a lot of people aren’t happy with the pick.
Day 2 of Luke’s new workout routine has him worried that he might have broken gym etiquette. Plus, Australian birds are teaching each other how to open garbage bins, and it’s the end of an era for a classic Pacific NW beer.
David From The Basement swings by the studio to reveal the final four contenders for this year’s TBTL Song of the Summer and to discuss some VERY BIG Lord of the Rings news.
Luke is back with all kinds of stories from his summer break. Also, Andrew might have caught a very important home run ball in a parallel universe.
Luke and Andrew close out the 2021 TBTL Summer Games with more of the Movie Trailer Challenge!
Luke and Andrew try to stump each other with some hand-picked movie trailers for a game that Listener J-Dog (how did he get that name?) invented in a parking lot.
Marissa in Maryland is back with another Michael McDonald challenge for Luke!
Listener Kevin takes the TBTL Summer Games in a trashy direction with a homemade quiz about garbage containers. Plus, Andrew gets to know his x-ray technician in a way he never expected.
The Summer Games continue with a challenge from one of TBTL’s youngest listeners, who just might be the daughter of Luke’s insurance agent. Can Luke recognize the 8-bit cover versions of pop songs?
A very special listener writes-in to challenge Luke’s knowledge of The Simpsons as we close-out the first week of the TBTL Summer Games!
Luke talks about the time he made a motorcycle crash with his mind! All that and more is revealed on this Day 4 of the 2021 TBTL Summer Games!
Just how petty can Luke and Andrew get? A quiz sent-in by Jami in Mississippi should clear that up on day 3 of the 2021 TBTL Summer Games!
Jake from Chicago (AKA “The Perfect Daddy”) tests Luke and Andrew’s knowledge of their favorite podcasts in Day 2 of the TBTL Summer Games!
Luke and Andrew find out how old they really are based on the foods they love and hate. Welcome to the 2021 TBTL Summer Games!
David From The Basement swings by to reveal the first round winners of the TBTL Song Of The Summer contest!
Luke stumbles on the best cassette tape ever produced, and Andrew has a new TBTL slogan that is...upsetting. Plus, listeners weigh-in on garbage cams, buried teeth, and disgusting encounters with gum.
Luke and Andrew help their famous friend, Chris, with a rhetorical dilemma. But they thrill two birds with one scone by also discussing the goldfish that are getting HUGE in Minnesota waters.
Luke recorded himself snoring last night. Want to hear it? Plus, a Michigan man found 160 bowling balls buried under his house, and that’s not even the best part of the story!
Richard Branson sort of went to space, and we sort of don’t care. But we’re definitely not calling him “Sir”. Plus, a heated baseball rivalry has one team taking off jerseys and another team layering up under the Houston sun.
Luke realizes he has sleep apnea, so he and Andrew practice snoring exercises. Plus, an oral history of food expiration dates and an oral history of Ringo Starr being kind of annoying.
Luke discovers some vintage audio from the 1990s that is very specific to his interests. Plus, some Rowdy Boston Teens prevent a flight from taking off and ruin people’s vacations. And a new study says people (like Luke) are spending an astonishing amount of time on TikTok.
Luke is worried about the welders working on the construction project outside his window, while Andrew’s worried he’ll never get around to buying a new water bottle. Meanwhile, the CDC is taking Twitter heat for creating a somewhat graphic graphic aimed at keeping poo out of pools.
Luke is VERY EXCITED about the return of the show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson...so excited that he accidentally threw one of his most beloved possessions out of his 2-story window. Plus, a woman in Maine has a license plate that is irritating the Powers That Be.
Luke and Andrew report back after their holiday weekend at an establishment known as “Boom City.”
David from the Basement swings by the Nest Broadcast center to announce the 16 finalists for the 2021 TBTL Song of the Summer! (And to talk a little bit about Lord of the Rings, of course.)
Jeremy Piven has a new podcast coming out. Luke and Andrew sample the trailer he released. They also talk a lot about sex education for some reason, and they discuss a fascinating story about people trying to recycle bowling balls.
Luke gets a new kitchen appliance that is exciting and mildly terrifying, while Andrew considers a trip to the Minnesota State Fair to eat various styles of fried dough.
Luke is back, babyyyyy! But his weekend plans didn’t go exactly as expected. He checks-in with Andrew on surviving the PNW heat dome, and they discuss the nude Australian sunbathers who were scared by a deer and are now in trouble for violating COVID rules or something?
Genevieve (aka “The Longest Running Co-Bro Of Andrew’s Life”) swings by the sweltering studio to talk about how she is surviving the PNW heatwave and about Andrew’s not-so-subtle plan to move into his doctor’s waiting room to beat the heat.
Luke is bracing for this weekend’s intense heat wave while Andrew is not taking it seriously enough. Plus, a mysterious elephant migration is fascinating China, people are getting worse at The Price Is Right, and why ketchup bottles are biased against hot dogs.
Turns out, Luke’s mispronunciation of a reporter’s name might have been the best thing to happen to TBTL in weeks. Plus, a British man breaks the record for M&M stacking (but there’s a twist!), and Luke was very, very right about something, according to the Tens of listeners.
The New York TImes uses DNA tests to try to determine if Subway tuna sandwiches actually contain tuna...but the headlines don’t tell the full story. Plus, Paul Rudd takes one last shot at fooling Conan O’Brien with his Mac and Me gag.
Andrew is officially a White Claw guy now. So, watch out, world. Plus, it turns out that people really, really, really dislike Jeff Bezos. And defensive lineman Carl Nassib becomes the first NFL player to come out as gay.
Andrew comes into the show with some “hot slime energy”, while Luke grapples with some travel regrets. Plus, a national chicken wing shortage has restaurants scrambling, and a mistake by an HBO intern gets everyone talking about their most embarrassing workplace moments.
Luke has some intense experiences trying to eat sushi in Portland. Plus, a guy has to spend 24 hours in a Waffle House after losing a bet, but it seems like he’s being a little extra about it. And turns out, Peter Falk had to help quell a Columbo-related uprising in Romania.
Andrew comes in hot with a story about the law making process in Washington State, forever changing the editorial direction of TBTL 🔥🔥🔥. Plus, Luke encounters his nemesis on his jog again. And today is the 75th anniversary of the very first mobile phone call.
Andrew has a question about strip clubs that he doesn’t really want answered. Plus, he and Luke recall the awful times in their lives when they slept through their alarms and found themselves late for work. And crayfish are doing stupid things after getting high off the antidepressants that humans are peeing out.
An 84 year old farmer finds himself an unlikely ASMR YouTube star, even though he doesn’t really know what YouTube is. Plus, science can explain why you probably hate the sound of your own voice.
NBC shuts down its “Ultimate Slip & Slide” show due to an “explosive diarrhea outbreak” that sounds like an “absolute nightmare.” Plus, Jeff Bezos’ plan to “travel to space” leaves Luke “wanting more.”
Luke and Andrew continue to burn-up the podcast charts with a lengthy conversation about toothpicks and dental floss. Plus, an important update on Luke’s formerly favorite tweet, and Jeffrey Toobin takes to the airwaves again, for better or worse.
Luke has scribbled down so many things he wants to talk about today, his show sheet “looks like Post Malone’s face.” First on the docket? The best tweet ever tweeted by a truck stop.
Luke and Andrew keep TBTL young and hip today with some fresh conversations about Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Mama’s Family. Plus, the FBI’s scheme to take down an international cartel is the stuff of movies.
A fascinating article in the New Yorker has Luke contemplating getting a robot cat as a pet. Plus, the reviews are in: TBTL apparently has a Yelp page?
Andrew is gearing up for a big scary day at the finger doctor’s office, and Luke is sorting out his feelings about Bo Burnham’s groundbreaking Netflix special. Plus, Luke stumbles on an astounding story from 2018 that Andrew thinks they’ve talked about before.
Airlines may have to stop serving booze on flights since passengers are getting so rowdy. And Luke and Andrew are surprisingly okay with that.
Luke and Andrew dive deep into their feelings after Andrew returns to his gym for the first time since the pandemic and Luke meets some Buff Dads. Plus, a heroic Spanish teenager digs his own hangout cave after getting into an argument with his parents.
Andrew purchased an item yesterday that no reasonable person has purchased since 2002, and he’s excited for it to arrive. Plus, the coolest teen in California fights a bear to protect her dogs.
Luke is a little worried that he was too rude to his apartment property managers online, and Andrew has to visit “the bowels of hell” to retrieve a mysterious package. Plus, it would appear that movie-going audiences are ready to hit theaters again, possibly without masks.
Luke and Andrew make it back home after their TBTL-a-Thon adventures, but their travels did not go exactly as planned.
Luke, Andrew and Kiki Lolo’s TBTL-a-Thon adventure hits a snag when their ‘93 Mitsubishi Delica breaks down in the desert at a place called “The Middle of Nowhere”. BUT, they do eventually make it to Phoenix to record today’s episode in front of Mary The TBTL Virgin.
Luke, Andrew and Kiki Lolo arrive in Oceanside, CA, to record today’s show outside Listener Lisa’s condo. Kiki celebrates her first visit to a restaurant in 14 months at a place called “The Junkyard.” Meanwhile, Luke and Andrew try to figure out what the heck the fourth dimension is.
Luke and Andrew arrive at listener Meghan’s front lawn in Sacramento after a night of speed walking many miles through her neighborhood. Plus, never let a cicada pee on your head and tell you it’s raining.
Luke and Andrew make it to Humboldt County, where Luke goes on an emotional jog through the streets of his early childhood. Then they crash listener Adam’s house and record a podcast in his driveway.
Luke and Andrew have a critical piece of equipment stolen moments after hitting the road for the big TBTL-a-Thon. But that doesn’t stop them from kicking things off the right way...from a driveway in Corvallis, OR!
Luke and Andrew are VERY excited about this year’s TBTL-a-Thon gifts and can’t stop playing with them on the air. Plus, the CDC takes time out of its busy day to tell people to stop kissing chickens.
Andrew is very anxious as he awaits a VERY IMPORTANT PACKAGE related to next week’s live stream of TBTL. Plus, William Shatner gets an infuriating puff-piece in The Guardian. And another stranger reaches out to Andrew via Instagram looking for a different Andrew Walsh.
Luke and Andrew learn that some of the 17-year cicadas are high on drugs and literally partying their butts off.
Luke and Andrew check their anxiety levels as they prepare for next week’s big road trip. Plus, Luke has another epic adventure involving a cup of coffee and a less-than-ideal sugar substitute.
Luke and Andrew announce their big, weird plans for this year’s TBTL-a-Thon adventure, which kicks-off next week! Plus, everything you thought you knew about the unlikely inventor of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos turns out to be a big, fat lie! *insert unicorn brain explode emoji*
Luke and Andrew try to wrap their minds around the new guidelines around wearing (or not wearing) facemasks in public. They also try to wrap their minds around a lot of other things.
Luke and Andrew stumble on tape of Vin Scully talking about the history of beards during a Dodger’s broadcast, and it is...special. Plus, a woman is in trouble for pulling a Steve Buschemi and pretending to be a high school student, complete with baseball hat and skateboard.
An old scientific theory that humans can only have up to 150 friends is coming under fire, and the original theorist is NOT HAVING IT!
Luke almost wet his pants in the elevator yesterday. But aside from that, his all-water diet seems to be going great. Plus, it turns out holograms really are the future, and the future is now.
Andrew stumbles on a strange coincidence when he decides to dig deep into some random NPR archives. And Luke has a new project that is making him pee constantly. Also, congrats to all of us for not getting hit by space debris this weekend!
One of Luke’s most famous NPR stories is celebrated by the network during their 50th anniversary celebration...only the folks at NPR left one important detail out. Andrew wants to sue. Oh, and a Japanese town spends its COVID relief money on a giant squid statue, and a little kid accidentally orders $2700 worth of Spongebob popsicles from Amazon.
Luke is forced to celebrate “Cinco de Luko”, whether he wants to or not. Plus, a trend piece about forgoing showers during the pandemic gives Andrew a lot to think -- and gripe -- about.
Luke and Andrew are charmed by a Will Smith Instagram post, until Andrew ruins it with more information. Plus, they FINALLY celebrate the 50 year and 2 day anniversary of NPR.
Andrew is secretly googling Luke’s dinner reservations in rural Oregon, which comes as a surprise to Luke and the listeners, who tuned in to hear the guys’ thoughts on NPR turning 50 years and one day.
Andrew discovered who he really is after the doctors sedated him for his hand surgery on Friday. And a fascinating explainer about the science of candles leads Luke to realize he’s got some minor beef with an Elton John song.
Andrew comes up with an experiment to see if Instagram is listening in on his conversations. Meanwhile Luke debuts a new character, "Rodney Dangerfield Talking About His Roomba."
Luke and Andrew celebrate some of their favorite weirdos on Twitter and some of their favorite TV teachers (Otis Drexell, we’re looking at you.) Plus, a researcher discovered some of the oldest water in the world, and it doesn’t smell very good.
Luke realizes he might have paid over a thousand dollars for some Costco scallops. And he learned that on Ed Balls Day, of all days.
Andrew gets some not-so-great news about his broken finger, but he and Luke get some good news about the “chihuahua from hell” who was looking for a home. Plus, Luke responds to fans who insist he release “The Burbank Cut” of his decade-old documentary film.
Luke offers a long-awaited apology to David Blaine. Also, Glenn Close’s Oscar Night moment was great...but the media should probably acknowledge that it was scripted, right?
Luke and Andrew pay tribute to Shock G of the Digital Underground, and Luke realizes that the sequel to Goodfellas has been hiding in plain sight.
Luke and Andrew ponder the future of paying for goods and services with their palm prints, and they bid a fond farewell to humor...which they just killed many times over.
Luke and Andrew grow one step closer to merging into one single person after Luke sends out a confusing tweet. And the Washington Football Team floats some new possible names, most of which sound like John Travolta films.
Andrew spent yesterday trying not to pass out on the bus with a broken finger. Meanwhile, Luke is frustrated that his recent haircut took only 2 minutes.
Luke and Andrew discuss the bobcat video that went viral last week and Bobcat Goldthwait’s suspicious silence on the matter. Plus, scientists unveil the whitest paint ever created, and Luke relives one of the worst days in personal watercraft history.
Luke and Andrew play a game intended to put people to sleep.
A mysterious tweet has some Game of Thrones fans hoping that a Season 8 “redo” is on the way. Plus, today’s Drops of St2pider flashbacks send Luke and Andrew on a nostalgic journey. And some Tens with very good memories create a very special installment of TBTL Blursdays!
Andrew offers a public apology for some less-than-flattering things he said about a cool young man on yesterday’s show. Plus, Luke is tempted to adopt a Chihuahua from hell that is looking for a new home. And they pay tribute to the erstwhile ArcLight Cinema in Hollywood, which was a special place for them both.
Luke is disappointed to learn that TBTL has once again been overlooked by a prestigious podcast award, but Andrew offers a silver lining. Also, will we all be wearing robotic exoskeletons in 5 years? Let’s hope so.
Luke and Andrew say goodbye to a good friend who IS NOT DYING but taking an exciting new path in life. Plus, today’s installment of Drops of St2pider will leave you petrified and hungry.
Luke and Andrew discover that Lil Nas X’s satanic sneakers may be losing value while Nike tries to recall them? They suspect J.G. Wentworth might have something to do with it.  DROPS OF ST2PIDER: MATCHUP #3 Blue Angels vs Looking for Pokémon VOTE FOR YOUR PICK HERE
Andrew fills-in Luke about his big Vaccination Day activities, and Luke is in love with a special moment during a Met’s broadcast. Plus, there’s a ketchup emergency in the U.S., and the TBTL Drops of Stupider contest continues with matchup #2 (vote below!) DROPS OF ST2PIDER: MATCHUP #2 TBTL Prince tribute vs Sploooch The Diarrhea Turtle VOTE FOR YOUR PICK HERE!
Luke is reeaaally leaning into his inner 11 year-old, and it’s not a problem at all, thank you very much. Plus, he and Andrew kick off this year’s Drops of St2pider contest for listeners to vote on their favorite TBTL moments of all time. (Link for voting is below!) DROPS OF ST2PIDER: ROUND ONE Today’s matchup pits the TBTL Cereal show up against the live Minnesota State Fair episode. VOTE FOR YOUR PICK HERE!
Chet Haze’s attempts to create a “White Boy Summer” are...problematic. Plus, a weird SNL skit gives Andrew the giggles, and listeners call-in with stories of people cutting in front of them in line (and how they handled it.)
Luke and Andrew finally address an awkward moment in their friendship that they’d never discussed before. They also take a moment to remember how funny It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia is while discussing their body image issues.
Luke and Andrew try to recover after losing their minds over a baseball game last night. Plus, Nike is trying to recall Lil Nas X’s “satan shoes” from the 665 people who alright bought them.
Andrew finds his old PDA from 2004 and powers it up to find some old notes he wrote for himself. He and Luke and are also happy to hear that Volkswagen is now being investigated by the SEC for lying about changing its name to “Voltswagen.”
Luke and Andrew learn that Volkswagen was, indeed, lying about changing its name, and now they are going back to never believing anything ever again. Also, Luke’s trip to the Apple store gave him some real Red Dawn vibes.
Luke and Andrew test out a new recording device that either allows them or forces them to look at each other during the show, depending on whom you ask. Plus, Volkswagen finally admits that Luke was right all along and agrees to change its name to “Voltswagen.”
Luke discovers a British betting site where people were wagering on the Suez Canal situation...and a lot of other fascinating stuff. Plus, according to some recent TikToks, Papa John is not doing super great?
Luke spent yesterday in an abandoned mining town and has come back with a bunch of stories that make Andrew have to use the restroom. They also pay tribute to the absolute comic genius of Jessica Walter.
Longtime TBTL Friendo Dan Pashman of The Sporkful swings by to talk about what it’s like to invent a brand-new pasta from the ground-up (and to answer the most important question of our time: Is Thousand Island really a condiment?)
Luke and Andrew find out some truly Dazzling Deets about polar bears, penguin pee, and diamonds raining down on Jupiter. Plus, the General Mills PR department could really learn something from the folks over at Post cereals.
Luke wonders if he and Andrew are beginning to spend too much (virtual) time together, and notable not-nice person Bill Shatner tries to buy immortality through an A.I.-type technology.
Luke takes extreme measures to get out of a Coffee Emergency, while Andrew reminisces about the ubiquitous “Free Coffee” of the olden days. Plus, more details emerge about the different versions of Mrs. Doubtfire that exist somewhere.
In the most 2021 news ever, the Fleetwood Mac Longboarding Guy is selling his viral video as an NFT...with some caveats. Plus, Luke explores a rumor that an NC-17 version of Mrs. Doubtfire exists, Sean Hannity vapes on air, and cattle rustling is, apparently, still a thing.
A listener sets Luke straight on the topic of “gabagool”, which somehow makes Andrew very, very hungry for goulash? Anyway, they also talk about a new docu-series which literally has Luke acting like a 15-year-old again. And Andrew ruins the Blursdays.
It’s St. Patrick’s day, which marks the anniversary of the day Andrew tried to fight a Minneapolis Uber driver and Luke almost lost his cool at a beloved Polish bar. They also commemorate the 1-year-and-1-day anniversary of the Family Ties movie. And Joe Biden “slaps back” at those criticizing his dog, who nipped a White House employee.
Luke got cyberbullied over a sandwich last night, and a chef in Miami is selling gold-encrusted steaks that his customers do not want.
Luke’s Lyft driver taught him some pretty interesting things about Henry Kissinger’s role in a global plot to reduce the earth’s population. Plus, Yo-Yo Ma gave an impromptu performance at his vaccination clinic, and it turns out Subway is the food of choice on Korean TV.
Journalist and TBTL Friendo Andrea Seabrook joins the show after she got cyberbullied by William Shatner yesterday. Also, Luke explains why several large police officers dragged him out of a Flaming Lips rehearsal last night.
Luke and Andrew remember the day, exactly one year ago, when they finally realized that the world had really changed (and that their burps would never be as fun.) Plus, Captain Kirk just picked a very strange fight with Luke’s friend at NPR.
Luke is excited to meet his musical hero, Wayne Coyne, this afternoon...especially after Andrew tells him a spicy detail about the Flaming Lips frontman. Plus, the return of This Day In TBTL History takes us back 5 years and puts Luke and Andrew on some shaky ground.
Luke and Andrew find out who they REALLY are with the help of an enneagram test and their friend Lauren Masterson. Plus, Luke talks about his beautiful feet a lot and it’s very upsetting.
Luke has a big DISHWASHER UPDATE. He and Andrew are also ready to talk WandaVision, Mandelorian, and last night’s Meghan Markle interview with Oprah.
Luke brings the HEAT today with a Friday Motivation via the fine Clump Dogs at Defector. Plus, what do you get when you combine music and crypto-currency? A lot of money and a very confused Andrew.
Luke has either discovered something special in the Willamette River, or he’s going off the deep end. Your call. Plus, Dan Harmon introduces a compelling new system for the Zodiac calendar. And Andrew’s getting very nervous about fantasy baseball.
Luke and Andrew finally get their big break in sports media, and Luke discovers something mind blowing about the cinnamon toast he ate as a kid. Plus, a company is animating old photos of departed loved ones, and it turns out there’s a reason why ketchup is sometimes called “fancy”.
Luke and Andrew celebrate a very special TBTL-a-versary, even though someone forgot. Plus, listeners chime in with their stories of butter love.
Luke and Andrew finally address the imaginary scandal surrounding their imaginary tanning salon in Portland. Plus, last night’s Golden Globes broadcast was pretty cool until it wasn’t, and a surgeon goes to traffic court while surgeoning.
TBTL Friendo Davy Rothbart jumps on the show to talk about his amazing new documentary, 17 Blocks. Plus, Andrew’s acting career takes another step forward with the role he’s been waiting for his entire life.
Luke and Andrew watch a bunch of Amy Grant videos and fall in love all over again. Plus, one of Andrew’s favorite electronic stores is closing and taking its spaceships with it.
Luke introduces Andrew to one the hottest viral songs banging around the internet, and it is delightful. Plus, a young man fakes his own kidnapping to get out of work for a day.
A story about scary robot dogs leads Andrew to admit to one of his weirder internet proclivities. He and Luke also discuss Jim Nabors at great length for some reason.
Luke finally gets a breakthrough on his appliance-repair conundrum, but the news comes with more than a bit of irony. Plus, Daft Punk says goodbye in a very Daft Punky way, an old joke from The Simpsons comes back to haunt Ted Cruz, and the results of the Great Condiment Debate are in!
Luke and Andrew find themselves on opposite sides of a debate over Thousand Island dressing and how it should be categorized. Plus, the internet delights in catching Ted Cruz doing very Ted Cruzy things, and a heroic mattress salesman in Texas throws his doors open to those who need shelter.
Andrew’s failed attempts to buy a pack of baseball cards may have just changed his life forever, or so he says. Plus, a couple of employees hit the wrong button and accidentally wire $900 million dollars and can’t get it back. How’s your day going?
Luke and Andrew welcome a new, possibly non-existent group of listeners into the TBTL family. They also learn that blowing on Nintendo cartridges never really worked, and that Luke’s favorite emoji is branding him as an Old.
Luke discovers a new global radio project and it’s blowing his dang mind. Plus, a new film documents the last days of a dying shopping mall, and it’s brilliant.
Andrew does something very surprising on a snowy Monday in Seattle (hint: it’s garbage day) and Luke is full of Fun Presidential Facts™️, including which President was criticized for not drinking enough booze.
Luke convinces Andrew to join him in a new venture, despite Andrew’s misgivings. Plus, the snow is falling in Portland, so Luke provides the traffic and weather reports that you need to go about your day.
Andrew realizes that he’s too old for modern light bulbs, and Luke has a new hero: A 90-year old man who took out a newspaper ad complaining about his internet service.
Luke and Andrew share the internet’s glee when a lawyer has to explain to a judge that he is not, indeed, a cat. Plus, Andrew uncovers a disturbing photo from his youth, and Alex Trebek’s family is putting his wardrobe to good use.
Luke is in a one-sided relationship with a fancy store, and the Canadian government angered China with a Wu-Tang t-shirt. What a world.
Luke watched all of the Super Bowl commercials and he has some opinions! (But please nobody tell Genevieve.)
This week’s installment of Friday Inspiration! leads Luke and Andrew to their new favorite Australian Death Metal Band. Plus, Amazon’s new CEO loves him some hot wings. What’s so wrong with that?
Luke hears back from his building managers after sending his Strongly Worded Email. Plus, an exploration of Lil Uzi Vert’s new forehead diamond, which is very big and a little off-center
Luke sent a Strongly Worded Email to his building’s management company and is starting to regret it. Meanwhile, Andrew is floundering around trying to remember a very specific Robert’s Rule Of Order.
Luke and Andrew call-up their Fact Checkin’ Cuz in Minnesota to find out what’s going on with another mysterious monolith that just popped-up there. Plus, listener Chris witnessed something that nobody should ever have to witnes
Luke’s family is getting into some pretty exciting emoji action on their text chain. Speaking of phones, Luke is playing a very dangerous game with his this week.
Luke is mortified by something he just learned about his new apartment, but -- thanks to some motivational advice from an unlikely source -- he is pushing through. Plus, a listener shares his own experience with GameStop stock.
Luke and Andrew discuss what they would do if they were approached by a stranger offering them a free COVID vaccination while stuck in traffic. Because that happened in Oregon recently. Plus, Luke’s nieces write-in with some pretty solid knock-knock jokes.
Yesterday’s GameStop Wall Street story has blown-up, and now it also involves AMC Theaters and Bed Bath & Beyond. Luke and Andrew credit their early reporting on the matter. Plus, science has an evolutionary answer to why we always feel like we’re in a hurry.
Luke and Andrew delve into the fascinating (and somewhat confusing) story of how a bunch of Redditors are trying to protect the video game store GameStop from greedy investors. Plus, you ever wonder how that old Nintendo Duck Hunt gun worked?
Luke and Andrew say goodbye to Larry King, who’s provided TBTL with so much content over the years. They also dig deep into Pacific Northwest Taco Chain Culture.
Andrew’s quixotic quest to find his favorite Dick Clark radio show takes him on an audio adventure while Luke discovers his new favorite public radio show of all time. Plus, Dakota Johnson was just kidding when she said she loves limes. But shouldn’t we already have known that?
Luke and Andrew stumble on an honest-to-gosh TBTL Mystery involving a Donor of the Day. Plus, Luke is embarrassed about something he said on yesterday’s show, and a Weird Al Yankovich song from 1983 teaches him something about the world of music.
Luke and Andrew harness all the power of the podcasting medium to bring you live, breaking coverage of today’s presidential inauguration after the fact. Plus, we learn why a bunch of pigeons died during Nixon’s big day and how John Adams and Thomas Jefferson saved their bromance.
Alec Baldwin says he’s leaving Twitter after his American-born wife was outed for adopting a dubious Spanish persona. Luke and Andrew are joined by a guest who is ready to defend Hilaria Baldwin against her hordes of Twitter haters. Plus, Joe Biden might not be allowed to bring his Peloton bike into the White House. Maybe.
Andrew and Luke celebrate the best Cleveland Browns season in a generation, which came to a disappointing end yesterday. And they look ahead at the future of the Browns and Seahawks.
Luke and Andrew discuss the national Hot Pocket recall, Little House on the Prairie secrets, and why you shouldn’t throw your apple core out of a moving car.
There’s a BIG update to the story about the supposedly American bird on the lam in Australia. And Luke wrestles with a personal vaccine-related conundrum.
An American pigeon named Joe travelled all the way to Australia...and now it’s being hunted down by authorities there. Plus, Luke has a run-in with a weirdo at a grocery store.
Andrew asks Luke for some important advice before heading out to meet a stranger in a mall parking lot. Plus, Luke is not psyched to hear that Aaron Rogers is reportedly going to host an episode of Jeopardy! And a San Francisco man can’t access his quarter million dollars because he lost his bitcoin password.
Andrew is sad to learn that one of his favorite games has disappeared off the internet forever, and now he has nothing to play during TBTL. Plus, Ken Jennings makes his debut as interim Jeopardy! host, and Luke says he did a dang good job!
Luke and Andrew (who still might be a little drunk) try to wrap their heads around the fact that the Browns are advancing in the playoffs while the Seahawks are not.
Luke and Andrew have lots to catch up on from the last two weeks, including Andrew’s newfound love of helicopters, Luke’s sudden loss of twitter followers, and of course, the inexplicable popularity of the 1986 song Keep Your Hands To Yourself by The Georgia Satellites.
Luke and Andrew discover a very curious thing about Australian radio in this final edition of this year’s TBTL Winter Games!
Oh, Luke loves the music of Michael “White Lightning” McDonald. But can he be a good doobie and pass the ultimate Michael McDonald quiz? That’s what listener Marissa in Maryland aims to find out.
Everyone knows Luke and Andrew are hot dogs, but what kind of hot dogs are they? That’s what listener Emily wants to know, so she made a personality quiz just for the boys.
Since Luke is the official Monster Truck Pilot of TBTL, listener Heidi decides to test him on his Monster Jam knowledge.
Luke and Andrew figure out -- once and for all -- how old they really are, with the help of a dubious online personality test.
Luke and Andrew kick off the new year with one of the best TBTL quizzes of all time, created by Andrew’s former neighbor in New Hampshire?!
Luke considers moving to Hawaii while Andrew berates him about Winter In Ohio. Plus, listener Matt challenges them to a Winter Game that tests their knowledge of TBTL and other, less famous podcasts, like The Gist and some sports show out of Miami.
Day 3 of the TBTL Winter Games has Luke and Andrew trying to outsmart a computer with the help of some indie rock and steamed hams.
The TBTL Winter Games kick into high gear when The Perfect Ten convinces Luke and Andrew to figure out -- once and for all -- which dang Harry Potter houses they belong to.
Quizmaster Bill In Toronto has a new Winter Game for Luke and Andrew to conquer: Can they tell the difference between a real gadget from the Hammacher Schlemmer catalogue versus a made-up one? (In other words, is there really such a thing as a “Gotham City Golf Cart”?)
Let the TBTL Winter Games….BEGIN! Luke and Andrew spend Christmas trying to guess holiday music based on lyrics that have been all poofed-up by listener Aryn.
A prominent Fox News host is fooled on-air by a animal rights activist, and a new Spotify trend is taking the internet by storm! Plus, Luke and Andrew head into the Christmas Holiday in the traditional way: By discussing Ryan Leaf’s 1998 draft position.
Andrew takes issue with the journalistic standards in Brainerd, MN, while Luke is ready to fight the ghost of one time NBA commissioner David Stern.
Luke accidentally fires off a Fire Tweet during the show and has to deal the consequences, and Andrew plots his cinematic return to the Seattle airwaves, complete with a 1980s montage scene.
A boring Sunday night win has Andrew more hyped-up than he’s ever been about the Browns, who are now 10-4, just like the Seahawks!
Luke’s apartment trash chute has him feeling garbage anxiety, while Andrew tries his hand at some impromptu ASMR.
Luke and Andrew surprise themselves by spending most of today’s show dissecting a list of 2016 Hollywood Power Players. Luke also learns that Andrew cuts apples like a sociopath.
Tom Cruise was caught on tape screaming at Mission Impossible staffers about the importance of Covid-19 protocols. But could the whole thing have been staged?! (No. But Andrew likes to start baseless conspiracies.)
Luke, Andrew and Genevieve combine forces for a TBTL / After These Messages crossover episode that ranks all the good and bad Santas crowding your television these days.
Luke and Andrew record a late-night No Point Conversion to discuss the Browns’ heartbreaking (but respectable!) loss to the Ravens on Monday Night Football. Also, the Seahawks won their game too.
Phyllis “P-Fletch” Fletcher swings by to explain why she sent Luke and Andrew a very creepy video.
Luke and Andrew finally run the Spotify algorithm experiment that the world has not been waiting for! They also discuss the regrettable posters that hung in their childhood bedrooms.
Luke has fully embraced bachelor life by drinking sauerkraut juice right from the jar and going to the bathroom with the door open, something Andrew says he’d never do, even if he were the last man on earth. Plus, the man behind Peloton is getting dragged online, but Luke likes the cut of his jib.
A mystery bot volunteers to help Luke with a very important part of his TBTL duties. Plus, a pop-up restaurant takes it upon itself to serve discontinued Taco Bell menu items. Don’t forget: It’s not too late to late to grab a last-minute TBTL thank you gift with a small year-end donation or to request a free gift in our Acts of TENerosity program!
Luke is preparing to do some home surgery, Mario Lopez is playing Colonel Sanders in a Lifetime movie, and Andrew explains why he clocked some time in a stinky shack after college.
Luke is both fascinated and frustrated by a futuristic room in his apartment building. And a lawsuit reveals the name of the person who found $2 million in hidden treasure in the Rocky Mountains.
The Seahawks suffer a disappointing loss, the Browns play their best half of football in a lifetime, and Luke disapproves of the way Andrew experiences football.
Luke’s dreams of becoming a multiple fob owner are about to come true, while Andrew has finally found the kind of film he’s willing to sit through: a 1980’s Christmas movie uploaded to Youtube starring either Mickey Rourke or Mickey Rooney, he’s not sure.
Andrew has some regrets after taking his Thanksgiving restaurant horror story to the press. Meanwhile, Luke struggles with the realization that he may be more Beta than Alpha these days. And TBTL announces the “Acts of TENerosity” campaign!
TBTL Friendo Mike Pesca and his fiancé, Michelle, join the show to talk about the giant human rat that helped them get engaged.
Celebrity chef David Chang made a huge gamble on national television last night…a gamble even Luke would have blanched at. Plus, Luke had to stay up all night to complete some company-mandated homework. And Andrew revives an old project involving American history.
The Seahawks and the Browns are both 8-and-3 after beating bad teams this week, and Luke and Andrew are here to appreciate it.
Luke’s new robot vacuum (and closest friend) is causing some real problems. Also, a mystery deepens when a photographer says he witnessed the destruction and removal of Utah’s inexplicable desert monolith.
Andrew got flimflammed over the holiday break, and -- as if that weren’t bad enough -- Utah’s mysterious monolith is missing! (I know that’s a lot of Ms, dude.)
Luke, Andrew and Genevieve are ready to deep fry and taste-test the veggie-hotdog-and-sauerkraut monstrosities that they brought into this world for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Luke, Andrew and Genevieve gather in the kitchen to celebrate Thanksgiving the only way they know how: By cooking a very sketchy hotdog recipe they found in a very sketchy hotdog cookbook.
Luke is excited about the new garbage chute at his apartment, and Andrew is jealous since he can’t get the city to pick his trash up yet again. Plus, a mysterious monolith in the Utah desert has Luke reaching out to his (first) ex-wife to see if she was behind it.
Luke and Andrew dig into a vintage hot dog cookbook to find the least-disgusting recipe to make on their Thanksgiving podcast. Plus, TBTL pal Ken Jennings will be the first interim host to take the reins on Jeopardy!
Luke and Andrew reach way back in their memory to recap last Thursday’s Seahawks win over the Arizona Cardinals and the Browns wet, ugly win over the Eagles yesterday.
Andrew is relieved that his cat survived a scary night at the vet, and Luke is wondering if a certain business is using the pandemic to short shrift its customers. Plus, a young woman’s surprising laugh goes viral on TikTok.
Andrew is worried about his cat, Theo, after a very sleepless night with the old guy. But Luke is on hand with a lot of Donovan songs to help calm everyone’s nerves.
Andrew’s dreams of having his own Wikipedia entry are dashed upon the shores of Wiki reality. Meanwhile, Luke’s new neighbor accidentally says the *exact* thing Luke doesn’t want to hear about his new apartment. And a tiny owl is miraculously rescued from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Luke almost sliced his finger off with a new knife, and the only thing that can save him are some old Radio Shack supplies. Plus, the internet discovers one of the best celebrity interviewers who’s heyday was 40 years ago.
Luke’s new favorite radio station has him working on his own Radio Voice. Andrew is cranky over his lack of a Wikipedia page. And a bunch of Orcas named Gladys are attacking boats off the coast of Portugal.
Luke and Andrew dissect the Seahawks’ disappointing loss, the Browns’ strange victory, and the pigeon that wouldn’t leave the 40 yard line.
Luke checks in from Portland with some news while John Tesh checks out from Twitter. Meanwhile, Andrew moves heaven and earth to try and log into a right wing social media site without success.
Luke and Andrew discuss the times they’ve cried on-air and why Luke’s friend’s Dad said something weird in 1987. Plus, more murder hornets, damn it.
Andrew tracks down the song his 6th grade class sang at graduation, and is very surprised by its origins. And today is the 50th anniversary of the best local TV news story of all time.
Luke is pretty much done with trying to read the news without going bonkers this week, so he and Andrew instead celebrate celebrity birthdays and stumble on some shocking Alex Trebek tape.
An online group of Furries have recreated a virtual reality version of Four Seasons Total Landscaping, and we are here for it.
Luke and Andrew look back at the Seahawks’ messy loss to the Bills yesterday and they wonder how many dancy/singy shows Ken Jeong is allowed to host at once.
Luke and Andrew celebrate this weekend’s election results and dig deep on the mystery of the Four Seasons Total Landscaping press conference. They also pay tribute to Alex Trebek, who sadly passed away.
Luke and Andrew try to process the ongoing vote count, while Luke’s liver braces for some more good news (hopefully.) Plus, Luke apologizes for slandering the good name of the New Yorker subscription department.
As the country waits to see who will be their next president, Luke and Andrew try to get to the bottom of a mystery surrounding the Muppet Babies.
Chris Hayes from MSNBC stops by to give Luke & Andrew some context and clarity as to what is really going on with the country and the election.
Luke and Andrew get serious about how they’re feeling as the election count continues, then Luke gets serious about some whisky as a twitter joke goes awry.
Luke makes a commitment to do something very brave and life-changing if tonight’s election results end in a certain candidate’s concession speech. He also spent yesterday hanging out with honest-to-god ligers at an animal sanctuary.
Luke watched the Seattle Seahawks beat the 49ers over the saddest plate of mozzarella sticks in Colorado while Andrew watched the Browns get slowly dismantled by a team from Las Vegas?
Luke checks in from Colorado before visiting some of the “Tiger King” tigers. Andrew is relieved his plumbing is fixed but worried about the implications for his garbage duties. Plus, a sculpture in The Netherlands is exactly the right shape for saving a commuter train that plunged off the tracks.
Andrew’s struggles with the broken plumbing in his apartment begin to approach a breaking point. Meanwhile, Luke continues to explore the culture and curiosities of Butte, Montana. And McDonald’s is bringing back the McRib, and the social media roll-out is less annoying than you might think!
Luke doesn’t want to talk about the coffee he just spilled all over his pants, but Andrew sure does. Also, the Tens of Listeners get to the bottom of the Dominos Pizza App Conspiracy Theory once and for all.
Luke’s ongoing Montana adventures take him to an abandoned, underground, illegal casino with secret passageways! Plus, a player for the Dodgers was diagnosed with coronavirus during the game yesterday, but that didn’t stop him from pulling down his mask to celebrate his World Series win with his teammates. Great job.
Plumbing issues in Andrew’s apartment give him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to use a bathroom that he’s often dreamt of using. Luke, meanwhile, has a pizza adventure in a Butte, Montana, parking lot.
Luke and Andrew break down a pretty devastating Seahawks overtime loss to the Cardinals and a pretty dang impressive comeback win by the Cleveland Browns!
Luke is in Montana, which is good, but he accidentally flew into the wrong city, which is...less good. Plus, a listener offers an interesting suggestion on how to describe TBTL to the uninitiated.
A TBTL listener tries to convince her friend to check out the podcast. Luke and Andrew review her efforts. They also review season one of HBO’s The Vow.
Luke and Andrew try to determine if it’s immoral to use a gift certificate at an independent restaurant during these tough economic times. Plus, Quibi has announced that it is, indeed, folding, leading Andrew to make the most obvious joke you can already imagine.
Andrew is offended by a pretty inoffensive voicemail he just received, and Luke is dealing with a toe injury that neither Buddhism nor mashed potatoes seem to help. Plus, all of Chris Pratt’s famous friends are rushing to his defense on Twitter...for some reason.
Luke has a theory that Andrew is running for Whatcom County Judge under an assumed name. They also discuss the leaked tape of NFL announcers deriding military flyovers at football games...and another story of someone accidentally broadcasting something that should not have been broadcast.
The Pittsburgh Steelers clobbered the Cleveland Browns in a bad way yesterday. But no need to panic yet, says famously sanguine Browns fan Andrew Walsh.
Luke is about to return a rental car covered in fake blood, and he’s starting to worry that this might be a bit of a problem. Andrew is not helping calm his nerves. Plus, you can now rent an entire movie theater for $100...but if you want to rent a microphone, it’ll cost you another cool hundo.
Luke and Andrew start off weird and get weirder as they mangle the origins of 90s pop songs and try to channel their inner Petey USA. Plus, a kid becomes a hero after finding a lemur that was stolen (?) from the San Francisco zoo.
Luke learns that his facemask isn’t just protecting him from the coronavirus, but also from shame and embarrassment. Plus, a town in Massachusetts is ALL-CAPS YELLING at residents to stop calling 911 about a fish.
Luke gets mad at Andrew for throwing away a shirt. Andrew accidentally agrees to ride a bucking bronco at a sexy bar. And a very promising HBO documentary about a radio host who went to prison ends up being quite the disappointment.
Luke almost flooded his entire house yesterday, but he was saved by Swedish design. He and Andrew also take great umbrage over an SNL skit that is being mischaracterized by the media.
The StuBot -- always a trooper -- joins Luke and Andrew to dissect the jaw-dropping SNF matchup between his beloved Vikings and the undefeated Seattle Seahawks last night. Oh, also, the Browns are 4-1 for the first time since 1994.
Luke and Andrew discuss the rise and fall and rise again of Crocs footwear. Plus, looks like nobody is interested in buying the ill-fated entertainment app Quibi. And turkey farmers are bracing for low sales this Thanksgiving.
Andrew is dealing with some stuff after his cat mistook his studio for a litter box. Meanwhile, companies are looking to cash-in on human pee, which apparently makes great fertilizer.
Andrew has a terrible, just terrible idea for a Silicon Valley startup. Luke is having stress dreams involving inflatable innertubes. And the guy who went viral drinking Cran-Raspberry juice on his longboard is getting some love from Ocean Spray.
TBTL Friendo and rock ‘n’ roll aficionado Camero Kev joins the show to pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who passed away yesterday. Plus, Luke and Andrew prepare for the imminent “super pig uprising.”
Luke and Andrew discuss whether Led Zeppelin stole the music for Stairway to Heaven, even though Andrew swears they already covered it on a different show. (They didn’t.) Also, what’s up with spam?
Luke and Andrew worry about the future of their friendship since it looks like their two teams are Super Bowl bound. (No, YOU’RE getting ahead of yourself!)
Luke and Andrew are confused and dismayed by a commercial starring Mark Hamill and Patrick Stewart. They are equally confused (but not dismayed) by the history of Alice Cooper. And they are impressed with Jim Carrey’s impersonation of Joe Biden on SNL.
Luke tests Andrew’s likability with a list of “Ten Things Likable People Never Do.” Oh, also the President has COVID.
Luke and Andrew receive some very surprising news about their “likability” during an APM meeting. They also learn about the issue of “fake honey” that is flooding the market and why Subway’s bread isn’t technically bread in some places. Today's show is sponsored by Back Country. Visit BackCountry.com/TBTL to get 15% off your first full-priced purchase.
Luke and Andrew try to make a little sense of last night’s disastrous presidential debate, but Andrew would rather talk about his favorite fake Wings song. Plus, a wildlife park has a problem with foul-mouthed parrots.  Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke and Andrew came into today’s show with the SAME EXACT question about their morning coffee. How’s that for kismet? Plus, candy makers are really, really trying to make Halloween happen this year. Today's show is sponsored by FuboTV. Visit FuboTV.com/tbtl to get 15% off your first month and a free trial.
The Cleveland Browns have a winning record for the first time in 6 years, and the Seattle Seahaks are 3-0 for the first time since their Super Bowl season. Luke and Andrew recap a happy couple of wins for their teams.
Andrew was bullied within an inch of his life at the grocery store this weekend, while Luke had a frightening encounter on a hiking trail. Plus, MTA workers are in trouble for creating a rumpus room below the streets of New York City. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke and Andrew discuss the important issues of the day, such as Vince Vaughn’s best joke, why red licorice isn’t really licorice, and the fragile future of our American democracy. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.
Luke witnesses a personal miracle that almost forces Andrew to host the show solo. Plus, journalists at the Chicago Tribune are FURIOUS over a fake phishing email sent to them by their own company.  Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.
Luke bonded with fellow Albanian-American Jim Belushi yesterday. Plus, he and Andrew are delighted to learn that clowns trademark their characters by having their faces painted onto eggs! (Today’s intro tape via Rachel Wenitsky on Twitter)  Today's show is sponsored by Sun Basket. Visit SunBasket.com/TBTL and use promo code TBTL to get $35 off.
Luke faces his fears and listens back to his infamous 2009 presentation at an Oregon banker’s conference.  Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.
The Browns won! The Seahawks won! Their quarterbacks both looked good (one looked very, very good!) And most importantly, the score was the same in both games.
Luke joins the show from the Hotel District of Medford, Oregon, on his way to meet up with Jim Belushi. He went to the airport yesterday for the first time in 7 months, and it was scary. Plus, he and Andrew discuss last night’s Emmy Awards through the lens of their favorite Southern Florida TV critic. And Luke’s love of octopodes grows after watching My Octopus Teacher.
Luke and Andrew fulfill a special request to record a long show to help a listener’s commute. They discuss a new technology that is supposed to be like Google...for your brain? And Chuck E. Cheese is going to burn 7 billion old prize tickets.  Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
Luke and Andrew discuss the Big Dad Energy involved in sending photos of newspaper articles to friends and family. Plus, the Notorious B.I.G.’s famous crown goes up for sale, and Uber is looking at ways to minimize wait-times for their drivers. Luke is already annoyed by this.
Luke navigates a touchy situation with his former therapist while Andrew apologizes to a listener for claiming that she’s not a real person. They also compare and contrast the new documentary The Vow with the 2012 romantic drama The Vow starring Rachel McAdams.  Today's show is sponsored by Purple. Visit Purple.com/TBTL10 and use promo code TBTL10 for 10% off any order of $200 or more
Jeopardy! is back, baby! And Luke is here for it. Plus, Andrew regrets the time he refused to be a pallbearer, along with almost everything else he’s ever done.
For better or worse, the NFL is back, and Luke and Andrew are here for it. They recap the Seahawks’ decisive victory over the Falcons, and the Cleveland Brown’s very Brownsy loss to the hated Ravens.
Luke and Andrew discuss EGOTS, PEGOTS, and strategies for getting a humpback whale out of an Australian river teeming with crocodiles. 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.
Japan is now letting fans attend sporting events again...so long as they don’t cheer. Speaking of sports, Luke and Andrew can’t believe the NFL is actually back in action. Also, Luke apologizes to Andrew for a radio transgression.  Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
The much anticipated follow-up to Deadspin is finally here! (And it’s already stealing Luke’s jokes, smh.) Plus, Andrew is following Rita Wilson into the celebrity texting game.  Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Luke and Andrew discuss a misguided man’s misguided plans to become a real-life Willy Wonka, and a city in Japan unveils public restrooms with see-through walls. Also, a close call with trash collectors sends Luke’s garbage anxiety into his dreamscapes.  Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Luke is back from vacation with a harrowing tale from his time at sea. It involves a knife, freezing cold water, and an underwear-hug to remember. Plus, David Blaine did something with balloons, and Andrew is convinced that the future of podcasting lies in the capable hands of Reader’s Digest. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
The 2020 TBTL Summer Games come to a close with a custom quiz about minor league baseball teams. Plus, Andrew come *this close* to impressing Luke by almost remembering the story of a feral child. And Mike Pesca confirms that he was once on a treadmill between Charles Barkley and John Mellancamp.  Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Once-disgraced Quiz Master Bill in Toronto returns with a new challenge for Luke and Andrew: Can they guess the true origins of English words? And if not, who will get fired this time?
On day nine of the TBTL Summer Games, Luke and Andrew try to answer the age-old question: Do people like the TBTL Summer Games? Plus, listener Tony challenges the boys on their knowledge of dinosaurs.  Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Day 8 of the TBTL Summer Games keeps Luke guessing poorly performed pop songs. And Andrew (AKA “Iceman”) falls for a bean-related spoof.  Today's show is sponsored by FuboTV. Visit FuboTV.com/tbtl to get 15% off your first month and a free trial.
The TBTL Summer Games continue with a Name That Tune game involving a badly-played recorder (or “flutophone” if you prefer.) Plus, Andrew gets a new, unfortunate nickname.  Today's show is sponsored by Coastal. Visit Coastal.com/tbtl to get 50% off your first pair of glasses.
Luke and Andrew continue the TBTL Summer Games and admit to some of their highest crimes and misdemeanors. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.
On day 5 of the TBTL Summer Games, British listener Paul challenges the lads on English geography, and Luke impresses Andrew with his ear for Oasis. Today's show is sponsored by Purple. Visit Purple.com/TBTL10 and use promo code TBTL10 for 10% off any order of $200 or more
It’s Day 4 of the TBTL Summer Games! Andrew digs up one of his favorite quizzes of all time to see if Luke can tell the difference between a football coach and a serial killer — with a little help from the Ultimate Halloween Playlist. Today's show is sponsored by Sun Basket. Visit SunBasket.com/TBTL and use promo code TBTL to get $35 off.
Day 3 of the TBTL Summer Games has Andrew staring into the maw of Mount Doom as Luke tests him on his very minimal Lord of the Rings knowledge.  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.
Day 2 of the TBTL Summer Games has Luke trying to tell the difference between Donovan songs and vegetarian restaurants. There’s also some talk of the Minnesota Twins’ Joe Mauer. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.
Luke and Andrew kick-off the 2020 TBTL Summer Games with a quiz about -- wait for it -- summertime! They also revisit the 1989 classic Back to the Beach starring Annette Funicello, Pee-Wee Herman, and maybe Wolfman Jack? That can’t be right. Today's show is sponsored by Purple. Visit Purple.com/TBTL10 and use promo code TBTL10 for 10% off any order of $200 or more
Luke and Andrew argue about a TBTL editorial decision, but all ends well when they discover a 2012 write-up about them in a radio trade publication. Plus, a break-in at a ninja museum reminds Luke why he wanted to be a ninja when he was a kid.  Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
Luke is fascinated by the story of a man who sailed around the world without any modern instruments…not even a watch! And Andrew recalls the time he was pulled over for menacing neighbors from a white, windowless van. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Luke and Andrew have a LOT of opinions on pickles! Also, scientists shoot a laser at the moon to prove that it’s moving away from the earth. Come on, Moon! And a state rep from Rhode Island uses the Democratic Convention to brag about the state’s calamari.
Luke and Andrew enjoy an oral history of a scene from The Simpsons’ that has reached icon status. They also discuss some of the highlights and weird-lights of last night’s Democratic convention. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Luke and Andrew offer an appreciation of the NPR commentators of old (Bailey White, we’re looking at you!) Plus, yesterday was the hottest day on record. Ever. At least in a place called “Furnace Creek, Death Valley.” Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
Luke and Andrew learn more about Lawnchair Larry’s ill-fated flight in a balloon chair. And a football player’s attempt to sneak a woman into training camp goes awry. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.
A listener comment sends Luke and Andrew on an audio journey of discovery. Plus, David Blaine is up to his old tricks, this time involving balloons. And Andrew is still freaking out about this whole “pandemic” thing.  Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke feels guilty for watching Hoarders after cleaning and organizing his own house. Andrew tries to stand up for himself during a tense moment at Goodwill. Plus, should Netflix and other streaming services stop skipping the credits at the end of movies and TV shows?  Today's show is sponsored by Coastal. Visit Coastal.com/tbtl to get 50% off your first pair of glasses.
A 39 year old Phil Collins song is now topping the charts thanks to a viral video. Also, Andrew might sue Google for reasons he doesn’t completely understand. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.
TBTL Friendo and Energy Drink Consultant Camaro Kev joins the show to discuss the worst Disney ride of all time. And boy, is it bad. Plus, a listener tells a harrowing story of dog poop etiquette. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Andrew had a somewhat embarrassing run-in with a West Wing actor yesterday. And Luke finally digs into the pile of Lotto tickets he got for Christmas. Plus, is TikTok really doomed in the US? And how much does it matter? Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.
Andrew is about to betray one of his favorite personal possessions, but he doesn't want to hurt its feelings. Or does he? Plus, writer Drew Magary's attempts to improve his own scrawled handwriting inspires Luke to do the same.  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.
Luke has a dream about Rita Wilson, which reveals something about his relationship with Tom Hanks. Meanwhile, Andrew stumbles on an old audio artifact from his youth, and they discuss the fascinating life of Pat O'Day, a Seattle broadcasting legend who became an unwitting foe to the hippies of the Pacific Northwest.  Today's show is sponsored by Sun Basket. Visit SunBasket.com/TBTL and use promo code TBTL to get $35 off.
Andrew is now *cooking* his laundry, and Luke is adjusting the parameters of his 60 Day Challenge. They also debate the plate garnishes at Denny’s restaurants. (Luke is a parsley man. Andrew prefers the orange slice.) Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.
Luke launches a new personal improvement project he calls The Sixty-Day Challenge. Andrew eats a big sandwich in the car. Plus, it’s looking more and more like Microsoft will buy Tiky-Toky. 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.
Tig Notaro swings by to talk about her new podcast Don't Ask Tig. She also talks to Luke and Andrew about her plans to become a nutritionist, how she dealt with chronic pain for years, and why she has zero anxiety on trash pickup day.  Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
A Red Lobster employee in Ohio makes a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, and Luke and Andrew reminisce about their childhood watches. Today's show is sponsored by Miro. Visit Visit Miro.com/tbtl to start collaborating for free.
Steve “The StuBot” Neuman joins the show to discuss the MN State Fair’s plans to hold a “drive-through” event and the unfortunate face-mask politics of Yakov Smirnoff. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke and Andrew find themselves engrossed in a Taco Bell fansite. Also, the original Deadspin is coming back! (But it won’t be called “Deadspin”.) And animals say the darnedest things. Today's show is sponsored by Miro. Visit Visit Miro.com/tbtl to start collaborating for free.
Luke and Andrew had a wonderful weekend enjoying the return of baseball, but now Andrew’s feeling guilty. Andrew also tries to reprise some of his famous voice characters, much to Luke’s chagrin. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke and Andrew debate whether or not Summertime is the best song by Will Smith. Plus, Andrew spills the beans on a pot-smoking mascot, and Luke figures out why green screens are green. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription.
Seattle’s hockey team finally has a name, the New York Times just bought the podcast Serial, and the world continues to burn around us. Oh, and we have some Blursdays! Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
Mary “The TBTL Virgin” checks in from Arizona, where she is writing poems about bras and still not listening to TBTL. Plus, Listener Tracy tries to help Luke and Andrew memorize the state capitals with a song. Tour The States Song (from Marbles The Brain Store)
Taco Bell is betraying Luke, just like Chewbacca betrayed Grimli in the Last Star Fighter. Plus, listeners take over the show with a V-Mail Frenzy, and Andrew realizes he’s basically becoming the “Meme War Dad”. Today's show is sponsored by Notion. Visit Notion.com/tbtl for 10% off a team plan.
Susan Orlean may be the one person on earth who can blast-out a drunken tweet storm and still be delightful. Plus, Luke was impressed by the new 30 Rock special, and Andrew wants to be a Hobbit? Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription.
Luke and Andrew are back on Andrew’s roof, talking shark attacks, twitter hacks, and the airplanes that keep flying overhead. Plus, Andrew has a marketing idea for the local AM news station. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Luke is in town, so Andrew set up a special, socially-distant outdoor recording studio for today’s show! They discuss Power Points and things that are cake. Plus, Airbnb wants customers to send free money to would-be hosts who are losing money during the pandemic. 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.
Andrew tries (and fails) to add a little flair to the show with the help of some celebrity trivia, and Luke considers dropping TikTok — not just because of security concerns, but also because of a new trend that he does not like. Also, Luke insists he’s not a “Dirty Bird.” Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.
Luke and Andrew have a lot of Top Stories that they completely ignore so they can instead take the APM listener survey. Also, Luke is very into the TV show Alone, and Andrew considers working for a local radio station that’s “as cool now as it was then!” Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Luke spent the weekend happily enjoying middle age and watering his lawn, while Andrew was out there literally busting his butt on Rollerblades. Plus, Atlas Obscura offers the dazzling history of people slipping on banana peels. And soap opera directors learn how to film love scenes in the age of coronavirus.  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.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary just declared “irregardless” a word, even though it’s not really a word. Luke and Andrew also discuss Unsolved Mysteries, how to get ahead in podcasting, and Russell Wilson’s “unique” hands. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Gary Larson is back with new Far Side cartoons, and a Japanese theme park encourages roller coaster riders to “scream inside their hearts.” Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Andrew finally gets his hands on some of them goofy flavored potato chips, only to find himself betrayed by them. Also, Vermont outlaws throwing away food in non-compostable bins, and Luke learns that Dixie Cups were sort of the “Zoom” of the 1918 Flu pandemic. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke and Andrew both played around in the sandwich space yesterday and were happy with their respective results. Plus, Luke forgot what year it is, and a listener shares a horrifying story of a 1990s house party gone wrong.  Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke is trying to attract humming birds to his window, and Andrew is confused about hashtags. Plus, we’ve maybe been measuring dogs ages the wrong way!
Andrew grills Luke in a quiz all about grills, with a little help from Paula Abdul. And Luke's mom sings her special sparkler song.  Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.
Andrew is uneasy about an upcoming appointment, and Luke is questioning his relationship with his cat. Plus, Vanilla Ice had a misguided plan to perform at a restaurant in virus-ravaged Texas, and a restaurant in South Carolina uses blow-up dolls to fill seats.  Today's show is sponsored by True Botanicals. Get 15% off your first purchase at TrueBotanicals.com/tbtl.
Luke and Andrew celebrate Canada Day with a look at the latest development in fake meats that are being “pooped out” of 3D-printers, and they get a preview of the upcoming virtual Tour de France.  Today's show is sponsored by Miro. Visit Visit Miro.com/tbtl to start collaborating for free.
Luke and Andrew hatch a sneaky plan to find out who, exactly, has to participate in their company’s cyber security training. They also weigh-in on Sacha Baron Cohen’s prank at a far-right rally in Washington State. Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.
Luke tried to stalk Andrew this weekend, and Andrew is trying to stalk his way onto John Dickerson’s Wikipedia page. Plus, Amazon is going to name Seattle’s new venue “Climate Pledge Arena”, and it’s time to start saying goodbye to the Segway scooter. Today's show is sponsored by Miro. Visit Visit Miro.com/tbtl to start collaborating for free.
Luke and Andrew CRACK into a story about all the baseball peanuts that are going to waste, and they try to sort out their feelings on the newly-announced baseball season.
Luke falls in love with a small town swimming hole that he hopes to someday use. Plus, “portable urinals” (aka “pee bags”) are flying off the shelves. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
TBTL reunites a student, Julien, with his long-lost favorite teacher, whose name happens to be Andrew Walsh. For now. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
A twenty-year disagreement between Genevieve and Andrew involves a movie trailer that just blew Luke's mindgrapes. (It stars Vincent D'Onofrio. Or maybe Brendan Frasier.) Also, illegal fireworks are booming across the US, which leads to some complicated feelings and ruined casseroles.  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.
Luke savors a rare weekend of mostly good political headlines, and Andrew notices that the New York Times is getting into Dream Catching…for better or worse. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Luke and Andrew find themselves in uncharted waters after Andrew tries to suss out the origins of a phishing email. Plus, Luke learns some things about Scrub Daddies and Scrub Mommies. Today's show is sponsored by True Botanicals. Get 15% off your first purchase at TrueBotanicals.com/tbtl.
Andrew is about to embark on a grand adventure, while Luke is definitely NOT going anywhere, thanks to some hot canned peppers. Today's show is sponsored by True Botanicals. Get 15% off your first purchase at TrueBotanicals.com/tbtl.
Andrew tells Luke which celebrities he guesses have bad breath, and Luke is amazed by a video about “mindful snacking” from the company that makes Oreos. Today's show is sponsored by Notion. Visit Notion.com/tbtl for 10% off a team plan.
Jeopardy! is running out of new episodes, the world's sexiest tortoise is retiring at age 100, and Luke almost burnt down his house last night. Today's show is sponsored by Tushy bidets. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.
Luke and Andrew try to figure out why a canned pasta company was called “Franco-American,” and they debate the appeal of to-go cocktails. And listener in San Francisco finds himself in a high-stakes poop-related garbage anxiety standoff with a neighbor. Today's show is sponsored by True Botanicals. Get 15% off your first purchase at TrueBotanicals.com/tbtl.
Luke and Andrew find that two of the biggest news stories in the world right now are happening in their respective cities: Seattle’s police-free “autonomous zone” is making international headlines, and the latest Murder Hornet sighting occurred on Luke’s jogging route.
Andrew finds himself embroiled in a mystery as strange emails from a Hollywood production company start filling his inbox. Plus, David Chase accidentally disambiguates the ending of The Sopranos, and “disambiguate” is definitely a word. I just looked it up.
Luke and Andrew discuss the life and times of the TV show COPS, which is (finally?) getting cancelled. Plus, a vigilante lock-picker is loose in Paris.
The BBC suggests changing our tone in emails during this time of upheaval. Luke and Andrew explore this their approach to this, and whether email itself is becoming outdated.
An adventurer finally found the hidden treasure that an octogenarian hid and left clues to. And the grossest TBTL voicemail of all time rattles Andrew.
Luke and Andrew and the Tens of Listeners wrap up an emotional week of live shows and phone calls. Thank you to everyone for taking part in our TBTL-a-Thon activities, surreal though it may have been at times.
Andrew reveals a secret about Luke that he’s been hiding for almost ten years. And listeners call-in to share stories of laser helmets and dead-air dreams on day four of the TBTL-a-Thon.
Luke and Andrew take calls from listeners all over the country to talk about Black Mouth Curds, dog poop shaming, and ironing napkins. Plus, Luke’s mom offers some good laughs via PDF.
Day two of the TBTL-A-Thon finds Luke and Andrew taking calls from the listeners, and trying to navigate these intense, important and complex times. They also hear a crazy-ass toupee story.
Luke and Andrew open the phones and hear from Tens of Listeners on a very complicated morning in America. Today is the first day of TBTL-a-Thon 11: Let’s Stay Together.
Luke and Andrew’s big plans for today’s episode change at the last minute, and their TBTL Friendos P-Fletch and Kiki Lolo jump in to help them out. Then they talk about phony Murder Hornet warnings, a rare wolverine sighting, and a moose in a dang swimming pool!
Luke is fascinated by the world of crossbred animals like Toygers, Beefalo, and Grolar Bears. Meanwhile, Andrew might be losing his marbles?
A woman who inherited Elon Musk’s old phone number is fielding some interesting calls, and Andrew learns the difference between Anthony Edwards and Daniel Stern.
Luke and Andrew share some exciting news about next week’s TBTL-a-thon activities…including a TBTL Talent Show! Plus, why does Bruce Hornsby swear so much?
Luke and Andrew spend Memorial Day appreciating one of Tim Conway’s most memorable characters. And Luke explains why he didn’t invite Andrew to a virtual party.
Luke just realized that scammers may be trying to steal his identity. Like, for real.
Luke has an update on the Search For The Real Andrew Walsh, and Andrew has a pizza dream that does not end well.
Luke’s exclusive relationship with Domino’s Pizza reaches day 6, Papa John invites us inside his gaudy mansion, and some TBTL listeners try the Chuck E Cheese re-branded pizza.
Andrew applies a “take no prisoners” approach in addressing accusations about noises he makes during the show (possibly violating several laws while doing so.) Meanwhile, the ongoing Michael Jordan documentary makes Luke question his love of the basketball player. And a John Mulaney stand-up joke hurts the feelings of a real-life police detective.
Luke and Andrew pay tribute to filmmaker Lynn Shelton and to Fred Willard, who both passed away this weekend. Also, TBTL is Mystery Solvers as some listeners think they’ve found contact information for The Real Andrew Walsh, the best substitute teacher of all time.
Luke and Andrew talk to Julien, a teenager in Connecticut who’s looking for his former teacher, whose name also happens to be Andrew Walsh. And we find out which two audio drops made it to the final round in the Drops Of Stupider contest!
Luke and Andrew begin a quest to find “the real Andrew Walsh” after Andrew is contacted by a stranger who hoped he was someone else. Plus, the New York Times offers some Dazzling Deets about the making of Fury Road. And Matt Damon is making waves in a small Irish town that just wants everyone to LEAVE MATT ALONE.
Luke and Andrew forge a hair-cutting pact, and they start a new media company. All in one show! And a new podcast about a glam metal song is teaching Luke about Cold War history.
Luke has agreed to write and perform a song, and he has major regrets. He and Andrew also debate if they’ll smell better when they’re older. And a police officer uses a recorded peacock mating call to lure a bird back to the zoo.
Luke and Andrew discuss their plans for a special week of TBTL-a-Thon shows and activities. Also, Singapore is using robot dogs to enforce social distancing. 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.
Luke celebrated his birthday last night with a little help from some very unlikely friends! Plus, Luke and Andrew learn why dogs freak out when people exercise around them. And we find out which four audio drops made it to the Drops of Stupider semifinals. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Elon Musk and Grimes have given their newborn a name that seems…difficult. And Andrew recalls the time Luke fired him. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke is obsessed with a story about NBA players who don’t have access to basketball hoops during quarantine times. And Andrew’s bold hot take on raccoons turns out to be tepid at best. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke and Andrew stayed up late to watch Korean baseball’s opening day, and they’re glad they did! They also discuss beginning each show with a formal disclaimer. And Luke tries to get Andrew more excited about the new Middleditch and Schwartz Netflix specials. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke found himself betting on digital horses this weekend, while learning about the Murder Hornets invading the Bay City. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke and Andrew uncover the mysteries of Michael Jackson’s song “Black or White”, with a little help from R.E.M. (and an old Vice article.) Plus, the Drops of Stupider contest moves on to the Elite Eight! Click here to see the updated Drops of Stupider bracket, and vote for the new match-ups below: I Feel Happy of Myself vs I Don't Watch the News Cause I'm a Kid I Love Jesus But I Drink a Little vs Let the Fun Begin The Marsupial Gurgle vs Power Out That's a Pretty Good Spoof vs Is it Too Early to Get a Fish Sandwich
Luke is offended by a Seth Meyer’s bit about joggers, much to Andrew’s surprise. And speaking of surprises, Post Malone delivers a great Nirvana performance. Today's show is sponsored by Shippo. Visit GoShippo.com/TBTL for a free trial.
Luke and Andrew learn that Chuck E. Cheese — and other restaurants — are using different company names to sell food on GrubHub. Is it ingenious or nefarious? Depends on the company involved. Plus, Andrew has his eyes on a new Garfield mug. Today's show is sponsored by The Zebra.com
Andrew uses the famous “booty” method to teach Luke how to dice an onion. And we hear about a London music label that sells extremely artisanal, extremely expensive records. Today's show is sponsored by Shippo. Visit GoShippo.com/TBTL for a free trial.
Luke and Andrew listen back to the episode of Small Wonder that changed the course of Andrew’s life. Plus, Luke took a break from watching chiropractor “popping” videos to enjoy this weekend’s SNL, which seems to be hitting a stride.
Luke and Andrew wax nostalgic about Domino’s pizza, Cisco Morris, and the old fashioned radio days of TBTL. They also reveal the round 2 winners in the Drops of Stupider contest! 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.
Luke finally unveils his unrivaled imitation of Goofy (the animated dog) while Andrew deals with mystery wounds appearing on his body. Plus, the very first YouTube video was posted 15 years ago today.
Luke and Andrew explore the cultural history of the off-Broadway show, “Nunsense.” They also discuss the much celebrated and somewhat confounding Steak-Umms Twitter feed, and Andrew gets Luke to tell him one of his favorite Burbankian stories again. 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.
Luke is thankful for the new Michael Jordan documentary during quarantine, although any thoughts of sports eventually lead to a coronavirus anxiety loop. Plus, Andrew asks the listeners to weigh-in on important questions regarding socks and Lima beans. Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
Luke and Andrew listen to a 30-year old audio tape from a very sad 6 year old who also has some perspective on life. Also, a news reporter accidentally (allegedly) broadcasts her husband in the shower. 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.
Andrew spends some time emphasizing with the Youth Of America, while Luke learns how to become a once-in-a-generation auto mechanic. Plus, we wrap up Round 2 of the Drops Of Stupider contest. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
We finally find out which audio drops made it through the first round of the Drops Of Stupider contest! Plus, the rent-a-celeb website Cameo is doing some very brisk business in the age of self-quarantine. And Andrew pursues another podcasting opportunity. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke and Andrew try to figure out their blood types, with mixed results. Also, Luke’s new favorite show is on Instagram, Andrew is obsessed with a mental health commercial, and Amy Schumer had to change her kid’s name. And, despite Andrews’ vows to avoid the subject, they delve back into the untrustworthy world of Tiger King.
Luke tries to prepare Andrew for the great Rat Wars, which have already begun. Luke also thinks the premise of “Hey Jude” is kind of weird? Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke and Andrew enjoyed some quarantine-specific live TV this weekend, from SNL to Snax the Bunny. They also debate whether Weed Whacking is the worst outdoor chore. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.
Luke and Andrew discuss their strange mental states on Day 26 of “Shut It Down, America.” Plus Andrew figures out who some sports radio guy is, Luke gets duped by a fake headline, and we hear the final contestants in the Drops of Stupider contest. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Luke and Andrew relive their respective Cable Access Television days. Plus, Luke learns more about his new favorite Instagram star. And TBTL talks about the Dan Le Batard Show talking about the Howard Stern Show and about the Howard Stern Show talking about the Dan Le Batard show. (I have it all written down somewhere.) Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Luke and Andrew pay tribute to John Prine, who passed away. Plus, Luke is going to interview his #1 musical hero this afternoon, and he’s a little nervous. And Andrew keeps talking about Donovan for some damn reason. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Jen “Flash” Andrews hops on the line from Ohio, where she surprisingly finds herself riding-out the coronavirus crisis. Plus, Luke and Andrew discuss their many, many, many, daily walks around the neighborhood. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.
Luke and Andrew are worried that the dogs of America aren’t getting enough pet-pets from strangers. Plus, a TIGER has tested positive for the coronavirus. A TIGER. And we hear the third grouping of audio drops in the TBTL “Drops of Stupider” contest. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free for 30 day trial.
Luke gets shirty with a stranger during a jog, and Andrew's vape shop is considered an "essential service." Plus, we hear the next batch of audio drops in listener Jake's "Drops of Stupider" competition!
Luke thinks he’s outsmarted the company’s Concur Expense System, while Andrew worries he’s been outsmarted by a drawing of trombones. Plus! It’s the official Day One of the “TBTL Drops of Stupider” drop contest! 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.
TBTL Friendo and MSNBC news guy Chris Hayes calls-in to discuss his new broadcast routine (and how he’s feeling) during the coronavirus crisis. Plus, Luke’s mom is trying to swear more, so that’s cool. And on this April Fool’s day, Andrew tells the story of his father’s box of fake poop.
A new bit of knowledge makes Luke feel betrayed by the producers of Tiger King. Plus, he and Andrew review some of the audio drops that are competing in the great TBTL Drop-Off, now officially entitled, “Drops of Stupider.” Vote here for your favs!
A man’s attempt to create a no-face-touching device goes horribly, horribly wrong. Plus, Luke and Andrew find themselves holding their breaths when they pass strangers. That’s not right, is it? And they help launch listener Jake’s “TBTL Drop-Off”, in which the Tens of Listeners vote on their favorite audio drops of all time. Vote here!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Luke and Andrew break down the Seahawk's loss to the Green Bay Packers (and the refs) in the NFC playoff game.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
In round 2 of the TBTL Winter Games Newlywed Game, Luke, Andrew, Camaro Kev and Genevieve make some tough decisions involving food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.