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TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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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.
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Episodes

#4118 Prism Diaries

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.

Jan 12, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 4118

#4117 Debunked and Rebunked

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.

Jan 11, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 4117

#4116 Aaron On The Side Of Caution

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.

Jan 10, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 4116

#4115 Bruce Willis And The E-Stevie Band

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.)

Jan 09, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 4115

#4114 Like A Casino For Food

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.

Jan 08, 20241 hr 53 minEp. 4114

#4113 Not Mas Enough

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.

Jan 05, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 4113

#4112 It's A Shame About Rey

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.

Jan 04, 202441 minEp. 4112

#4111 Unquotable Quotes

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.

Jan 03, 202448 minEp. 4111

#4110 Full Gruntle

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 ")

Jan 02, 202434 minEp. 4110

#4109 Homey's Not Allowed To Watch That

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.

Jan 01, 202441 minEp. 4109

#4108 Petty Crocker

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.

Dec 29, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 4108

#4107 Das Boot It And Das Toot It

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.

Dec 28, 202351 minEp. 4107

#4106 A Breadless Bite Of The Frankfurter

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.

Dec 27, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 4106

#4105 Shallow Thoughts With Slab Jacky

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.

Dec 26, 202342 minEp. 4105

#4104 In All The Cosmos

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.

Dec 25, 202340 minEp. 4104

#4103 Remains Of The Bidet

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.

Dec 22, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 4103

#4102 Meatball Perjury

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.

Dec 21, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 4102

#4100 It's A Lock

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.

Dec 19, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 4100

#4099 The Medium Dipper

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.

Dec 18, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 4099

#4098 Not My Fob

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!

Dec 15, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 4098

#4097 Lowe's-ering My Expectations

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.

Dec 14, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 4097

#4096 GTA Port Townsend

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.

Dec 13, 202355 minEp. 4096

#4095 Good Talkers International

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.

Dec 12, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 4095

#4094 Four-Dimensional Podcasting

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.

Dec 11, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 4094

#4093 Crunch Time

Jon jumps on the line to finally test Doritos' new "anti-crunch" technology. Luke and Andrew also discuss the locker rooms of their dreams.

Dec 08, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 4093

#4092 Yakoff Ripoff

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.

Dec 07, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 4092

#4091 The Sacred And The Propane

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.

Dec 07, 20231 hr 43 minEp. 4091

#4090 Let's Give 'Em Sump-in To Talk About

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?

Dec 05, 20231 hr 34 minEp. 4090

#4089 Hot Times At The Burbank House

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.

Dec 04, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 4089
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