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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

#4148 At Seth's Door

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, 20241 hr 49 minEp. 4148

#4147 Film Flam Man

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, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 4147

#4146 Scent Of A Burbank

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, 202453 minEp. 4146

#4145 Soup Me For What?

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, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 4145

#4144 Warts Happening To Me?

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, 202446 minEp. 4144

#4143 Penance Race

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, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 4143

#4142 A Mute Point

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, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 4142

#4141 Third Wave Mulletism

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, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 4141

#4139 The No Sneeze Diet

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, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 4139

#4138 You Got Yourself A Stewart

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, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 4138

#4137 Gymmers Never Quit

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, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 4137

#4136 What Happens In Reno Stays In Vegas

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, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 4136

#4135 Splooch The Bandit

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, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 4135

#4134 Rick The Regular And DJ Orderly

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, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 4134

#4133 You Candlemas Anything Anymore

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, 20241 hr 42 minEp. 4133

#4132 The Noshing Class

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, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 4132

#4131 Purée Against The Machine

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, 202453 minEp. 4131

#4130 A Man Needs A Rubbermaid

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, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 4130

#4129 Coin Air

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, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 4129

#4128 Long Day's Ginoor Into Night

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, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 4128

#4127 Booze News You Can't Use

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, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 4127

#4126 The Price Is Wheel

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, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 4126

#4125 Male Pattern Bulbing

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, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 4125

#4124 No Country For Old Buffets

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, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 4124

#4123 A Man For Struthers

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, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 4123

#4122 Body By DartBot

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, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 4122

#4121 Katt's Out Of The Bag

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, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 4121

#4120 Less Than Finite

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, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 4120

#4119 Second Wave Luke

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, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 4119
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