Luke and Andrew celebrate the life and absolutely incredible career of Catherine O'Hara, who has sadly passed away. They also discuss the big renovation project that has begun in Andrew's basement and Luke's solomonic plan for watching the Super Bowl.
Andrew recounts his adventures chasing a bus to find a lost phone yesterday. He and Luke also try to set the record straight on Knight Rider, Smashmouth, and the origins of White Out (respectively).
TBTL Friendo Cassie joins Luke and Andrew to talk about her big move back to rural life after years and years in the big city. They also talk about "House Burping" and Luke's new vacuum situation.
Andrew is very excited about something he discovered on a random VHS tape, and he's hoping some Seattle-area listeners can help him source it. Plus, Luke is trying to decide whether or not to ditch TikTok now that Larry Ellison effectively owns it. And a listener forcefully sets the record straight on the origins of Taco Time NW.
Luke and Andrew check-in to try to wrestle with the good and the bad that happened this weekend, from the streets of Minneapolis to a football field in Seattle and a custard shop in Miami.
Luke and Andrew once again team up with their friends Lindy and Meagan from the Text Me Back pod to talk about napping, the New Andy Rooney, and celebrity casting of Lindy's life. They also discuss a huge update on the classic Rob Lowe meme and Billy Bob Thornton's televised fit check.
Andrew discovers a long-lost episode of TBTL. He doesn't like what he hears on it, but he finds it important anyway. They also discuss regional food chains and the most frightening thing to happen on a roller coaster.
The New York Times explains why Emanuel Macron was wearing badass sunglasses at the World Economic Forum yesterday, but Luke takes some issue with the reporting. He and Andrew also break down a couple of SNL skits and the disagreement that they caused on TikTok. And they try to figure out the best place for Luke to watch the big Seahawks game when he's in Miami this weekend.
Luke joins the show from Burbank, California, where he was on a big-budget HBO set all day. He and Andrew also discuss the school staff from Archie Comics as well as some of the cartoon characters they used to crush on.
Genevieve joins the show to talk sewing, hobbies, and some unfortunate choices made by a 1990s talk show. Then we put her movie knowledge to the test with a quiz only she could handle.
NASA is going through great efforts to conceal the identity and symptoms of an astronaut who got sick in space, which leads Luke and Andrew to assume the worst (eg, an alien invasion.) They also discuss Andrew's new life-hack for getting to the airport (spoiler alert: It's driving.)
Luke and Andrew learn that they may be sitting on some valuable old pennies…they just need to check their spare change jars. They also discuss self-driving rectangles and the California Raisins.
Andrew is back from his first-ever trip to Las Vegas, and he has all the details Luke is dying to hear.
DFTB drops by to hangout with Luke & Jon, as Andrew enjoys more time in Vegas. The guys discuss kids being kids at the airport, Seahawks' football, and they're unable to determine what region of the country Missouri is a part of.
Andrew is spending time in Las Vegas so TBTL Employee Numero Uno, Jon Sklaroff, jumps on the line to check in with Luke about what's happening in the Twin Cities and the podcast world after the first ever Golden Globe was awarded for podcasting. Also, the guys wonder if husband of Best Actress winner, Rose Byrne, fellow actor Bobby Cannavale was justified in not attending the awards ceremony.
Luke and Andrew are both tempted by a new phone that's being hyped at the CES tech show and that has them reminiscing about their Blackberries of old. Luke also went back to his own reporting from 2004 to fact check himself, and he didn't like the results.
Luke watched a movie yesterday, but he couldn't get Andrew's voice out of his head the whole time. Andrew discovers that he perfectly fits into a weirdo's theory regarding latitudes and lifestyles. And they discuss Andrew's gambling prep for his upcoming trip to Vegas.
Luke and Andrew both saw Marty Supreme over the holidays. They share their feelings on the movie and how it fits into the current movie theater moment. They also talk about how the greatest dart players in the world have to deal with wasps during their tournaments.
Luke is concerned that he accidentally bought a legit gun on TikTok. Now he's waiting to see what shows up. Plus, a listener in Scotland explains the origins of the supposed curse of MacBeth. And Andrew had a dream about a banana, but it's not what you think.
Luke had the most embarrassing moment he's ever had on an airplane over the holidays. He's also working on a new, exciting system for his garbage bins. And Genevieve is worried that Andrew might be having an affair with someone at the DMV.
From scary windstorms to nostalgic smells, from dive bar popcorn to summer salad recipes, we hear from the Tens of Listeners who left us voicemail messages in 2025. Happy New Year!
Luke and Andrew kick off the new year by revisiting one of their favorite poems and the performer who made it famous. They also check-in with listener Jami, who has a list of the Top Five Low-Stake Adult Fears one might face.
Andrew is obsessed with a special table from his youth, and he's unfortunately found it for sale on eBay. He also asks for Luke's help differentiating two comedians who have little in common. And listener Ben offers a list of Top Five Experiences You Can Have In A Grocery Store.
Luke and Andrew finally speak up about the TV show Get Smart and its infamous "cone of silence." They also take a look back at some of the most interesting vocabulary words they apparently used in the past year, according to listener Kristen, who's been keeping notes.
Hanna Brooks Olsen joins the show to talk about the Forensic Sciences Club she started in high school, why she's been staying up until 4 in the morning, and how to get someone out of bed with Sour Patch Kids. She also presents her own list of Top Five Most Satisfying Things To Clean.
Andrew is shocked and awed by some online behavior he saw yesterday…behavior that led to his own banishment on social media!
Luke and Andrew are joined by Jon, Genevieve, Susie B. and a whole bunch of Tens to celebrate the holidays! We talk about favorite holiday traditions, regifting strategies, and whether or not Genevieve and Andrew's Christmas tree is "secure."
Luke is astounded by the small bit of wax that protects us all from absolute toilet disasters. Andrew continues to marvel at the ease of cashing checks in 2025. And listener Sarah has some 5 lists of best walks and most underrated smells.
Luke and Andrew finally do what they promised to do yesterday: Namely, talk about the best times and places to eat candy. Plus, Andrew's adventures in old-timey cinema continue!
Andrew's mind is completely blown when he discovers something about himself and Luke online. They also talk about movies that are better than the books they're based on (and one book that's better than the movie.)
