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".
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 4148
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.
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 4147
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.
Feb 21, 2024•53 min•Ep. 4146
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.
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 4145
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.
Feb 19, 2024•46 min•Ep. 4144
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.
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 4143
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 )
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 4142
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.
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 4141
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.
Feb 13, 2024•57 min•Ep. 4140
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.
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 4139
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.
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 4138
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.
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 4137
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.
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 4136
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.)
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 4135
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 .
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 4134
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.
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 4133
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.
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 4132
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.
Jan 31, 2024•53 min•Ep. 4131
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.
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 4130
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.
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 4129
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.
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 4128
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.
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 4127
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.
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 4126
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
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 4125
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.
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 4124
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.
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 4123
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.
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 4122
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.
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 4121
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.
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 4120
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.
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 4119