#4686 Doodle, Where's My Car
An article about Doodles peaked Luke's attention AND taught him his new favorite word. Plus, Coach Ben unveils the lineup for the new season of TBTL Junior Sluggers baseball!
Mar 18, 2026•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 4689
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#4685 Get On Borg!
Luke introduces Andrew to the newest, hottest St. Patrick's day ritual, which involves milk jugs filled with green booze. Plus, Andrew is trying to figure out what to do after a cyclone caused massive damage to the Hawaiian town he's planning on visiting next week. Photo via " Chicago Bars ".
Mar 17, 2026•1 hr 12 min
#4684 Hungry, Hungry Hypnos
Luke's mom, Susie, joins the show to talk cybersecurity, old Kingdome food vendors, and what happens when you "take your tongue on a sleigh ride." Plus, Luke saw a "hyprov" show this weekend, which combines hypnosis and Improv. And he and Andrew discuss Matthew Berry's appearance with Conan O'Brien at the Oscars last night.
Mar 16, 2026•1 hr 36 min
#4683 Friggatriskaidekaphobia
Luke says he wants to start golfing more this summer, which of course leads to a long conversation about all of Andrew's childhood vehicles -- including a personal golf cart. They also discuss the snow that's falling in Seattle on a very special Friday The 13th.
Mar 13, 2026•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 4685
#4682 Ozark Is The Bluest Color
Luke honed his DJ skills at an art show yesterday, while Andrew was at home making the worst meal of his life. Luke's also been very much enjoying the new Stephen Conrad show, DTF: St. Louis.
Mar 12, 2026•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 4682
#4681 Houston, We Have A Pro Bono!
Luke's favorite ambient noise may be giving him bad dreams. But the really weird thing is that Andrew's been having the SAME bad dreams. Also, a hump-inflating scandal is rattling the world of camel pageants, and the story of two baseball players not shaking hands has led to more drama than expected. And Andrew, with the help of an eagle-eyed listener, is celebrating a very special anniversary today.
Mar 11, 2026•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 4681
#4680 Bottle Episode
Luke had a scary moment this morning while trying to clean his water bottles, but he caught it all on tape. Andrew learns that his once-nemesis is a huge deal on Bluesky. And they discuss the World Baseball Classic and why Andrew is rooting for Team Mexico.
Mar 10, 2026•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 4680
#4679 O'Hare Of The Dog
Luke spent the weekend trying to escape O'Hare airport, while Andrew spent the weekend trying to escape from an evil magician's dressing room. Plus, Luke is mad at A.I. for lying on his behalf, and an overseas listener takes us on an audio journey.
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 4679
#4678 You Give Me Femur
Genevieve joins the show to discuss her court plans after she learns she was ticketed during Operation Bus Chase. She also explains why she's so angry about her astrological sign, even though she doesn't believe in that stuff. Meanwhile, Luke is vibing off of Detlef Schrempf's Instagram feed, and Andrew learns he might be Baz To The Bone.
Mar 06, 2026•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 4678
#4677 Unc Angst
Luke had an emotional and educational experience at the Chicago Art Museum this morning. Andrew is disappointed that his perfectly calculated Bluesky post isn't going viral. And the Tens of Listeners are bringing sexy back to the Blursdays segment.
Mar 05, 2026•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 4677
#4676 Freud, Marry, Kill
Andrew is concerned about some pickles that he bought, so he does a taste-test on the air. Speaking of taste tests, he and Luke also dissect the viral video of McDonalds' CEO trying to eat a burger like a normal person. They also discuss going to the bathroom on airplanes and things the bible taught them about wine.
Mar 04, 2026•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 4676
#4675 Kalshi And Chill
Andrew saw something completely bonkers in a 1991 episode of Columbo, and he's trying to get to the bottom of it. Luke finds himself placing sports bets on the definitely-not-sports-betting app Kalshi. Luke and Andrew also have important updates on their respective traffic court appeals.
Mar 03, 2026•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 4675
#4674 50 Shades Of The Gray Lady
Luke and Andrew have some ideas on how to fix the internet. And newspapers. They also share the personal videos that they made for each other regarding Luke's newish Roku. And Luke is about to fight city hall over a parking ticket, and he can't wait.
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 4674
#4673 Orange You Glad You Asked?
Luke's attempts to get to the bottom of Andrew's citrus addiction leads to a bigger mystery about India's third-biggest newspaper. Plus, Luke makes plans to visit steamboat museums and chimney sweep museums during his stay in Missouri. And a listener from New Orleans calls in with an epic tale of line-cutting.
Feb 27, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 4673
#4672 Framily Planning
In a desperate attempt to attract younger listeners, Luke and Andrew discuss Reader's Digest, Beetle Bailey, and Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. at great length. Plus, Luke got kicked out of ANOTHER private event during his stay in Kansas City. And Andrew marches ever closer to adopting a dog.
Feb 26, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 4672
#4671 Oh, What A Feeling When Your Cat Is In The Ceiling
Andrew's cat is causing trouble. Luke is sick of everything being lemon flavored. Punch the Monkey is finally making friends in Japan. Mina Kimes might listen to McMillan Men (but probably won't.) And Luke and Andrew make plans for their eventual appearance on The Newlywed Game.
Feb 25, 2026•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 4671
#4670 The Biggest Mooser
Luke has a run-in with A.I. at work, and he doesn't like it. He and Andrew also discuss the phenomenal story of American gold medal figure skater Alysa Liu. And a listener takes a food related risk that nobody asked for.
Feb 24, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 4670
#4669 Glengarry, Glenn Close
Luke had a moment that was a little embarrassing and a little gross during his jog this weekend. Andrew had another adventurous Sunday in his neighborhood. They also discuss that time Buzz Aldrin punched a guy.
Feb 23, 2026•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 4669
#4668 If Not Who, When?
Luke and Andrew try to get to the bottom of art -- from Robert Therrien's sculptures to Lana Del Rey album covers and the most chaotic songs by the Silver Jews. Plus, Luke is obsessed with a couple of podcasting nuns, and can Rich Eisen get Andrew to like Billy Bob Thornton?
Feb 20, 2026•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 4668
#4667 Bleu Collar
Luke gets some answers about the mysterious creatures he spotted in the Columbia River yesterday. He and Andrew also discuss the imminent sale of the Seattle Seahawks and how they feel about that. And Luke watched the French film that Andrew's been obsessed with for the past 24 hours. (The conversation about Le Bonheur, which was mostly spoiler free, occurs between 43:00 - 1:04:00)
Feb 19, 2026•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 4667
#4666 Wing Theory
Andrew is pretty outraged over a judge's ruling on "boneless chicken wings." Luke discovers some unprecedented megafauna in the Columbia River below his house. They also get into some TV talk (Luke is enjoying Neighbors and The Other Two on HBO) and movie talk (Andrew stumbled on an old French film yesterday that he can't get out of his head.)
Feb 18, 2026•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 4666
#4665 Yossarian's Ulta
Luke has a new favorite radio station, Andrew has a new exercise routine involving a frozen water bottle, and Olympic skaters are dealing with a new issue called "music rights." Luke and Andrew also pay homage to Alan Arkin, because they apparently didn't do so when he died in 2023. They also learn the deep, dark secret that Tony! Toni! Toné! doesn't want you to know.
Feb 17, 2026•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 4665
#4664 I'm Not A Buzzball, I Just Glug A Lot
Luke had more dog-related adventures than expected during his Valentine's weekend. Andrew spent Saturday hauling bowling alley wood into his garage. And former Morning Edition host David Greene is suing Google for using his voice for their AI slop.
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 4664
#4663 Valentine's Stay
Luke made the mistake of signing up for a store-sponsored credit card, and boy oh boy does he regret it. Meanwhile, Andrew is still learning the basics of online shopping and making some rookie mistakes. They also discuss Chipotle's decision to raise its prices and target wealthier customers. And listeners set the record straight on the history of Iron Mountain…and some of the calls are coming from inside the mountain!
Feb 13, 2026•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 4663
#4662 Dr. Marsupial's Gurgle
Luke and Andrew talk about the parade that Andrew didn't attend yesterday and the pizza shop in LA that Luke did visit. They also talk about why Olympic medals keep falling off the athletes in Italy.
Feb 12, 2026•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 4662
#4661 Paws, But Do Not Stop
Luke came back to his hotel room to find a hand-written note on his pillow, which leads him and Andrew on a fact-finding mission. They also discuss their weird aversion to loyalty programs, as well as Bingo's big trip to the vet today.
Feb 11, 2026•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 4661
#4660 Stockholm's Syndrome
Luke and Andrew talk about home renovation, Super Bowl commercials, Faygo Rock 'n' Rye, and why you might not want to leave your girl with Mr. Pibb. They also receive an amazing story from Sweden involving a crime-fighting Mary Lou Henner type.
Feb 10, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 4660
#4659 We've All Got Our Own Tissues
Luke and Andrew both experienced some projector-related issues during the Super Bowl yesterday, but that didn't stop them from celebrating another huge victory for the Seahawks! They also weigh-in on what most football fans are discussing today: The faulty design of modern tissue boxes.
Feb 09, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 4659
#4658 Zorn To Be Wild
Luke and Andrew prep for the Super Bowl the only way they know how: By talking about referees, cats, and Wordle. Plus, Luke gives Andrew the impossible Seattle Times Seahawks quiz that's got him steamed.
Feb 06, 2026•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 4658
#4657 The Lost Jewels Of Ya Booty
Andrew feels like a fish out of water as he joins the show from a college campus today. He and Luke discuss a mysterious billboard in Northern California, the Choose Your Own Adventure books of their youth, and how rude parking habits led to the Epstein Files.
Feb 05, 2026•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 4657
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