Andrew found a surprise waiting for him when he went to his local bead store this week. He tells Jon and Luke all about that as they gear up to make hundreds upon hundreds of friendship bracelets for this year's TBTL-a-Thon.
Luke and Andrew trade notes on mapping software, cereal bowls, unopened emails, and (of course) pureed soup. And Luke has an update on his email battle with a Chinese retailer.
An airport observation leads Luke and Andrew to explore the many Yelp reviews of a woman named Donna, who apparently contains multitudes. Also, Luke is fighting with a faceless Chinese company over a light fixture he bought, and he doesn't seem to be winning.
Andrew has some VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS about Applebee's "Riblets". He and Luke also exchange notes on hotel room dining. And listeners weigh-in on super-smellers and Facebook Marketplace scammers.
Luke made a bit of mistake while tipping a worker this weekend, which then led to a slow-speed chase down a country road. And some Tens help Andrew solve an audio mystery that he raised on the show last week.
TBTL Employee #1 Jon Sklaroff joins the show to talk about the Zoom parties planned for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon and whether or not he and Luke and Andrew can actually make enough friendship bracelets for every TBTL donor. They also discuss confusing public service announcements, paddle boarding, and NFL-themed bar mitzvahs.
Andrew had a strange experience at the doctor's office yesterday, and he blames it on the sin of pride.
One of Luke's patented online spoofs leads him and Andrew into the dark-roast depths of Kevin Costner's new coffee venture. Andrew is also preparing for his new role as a distinguished educator, and a story about the indictment of a New Jersey power broker prompts some incredible photojournalism.
Andrew had an intense interaction at the ballpark this weekend when he got into a passive aggressive fight with his future self.
Luke and Andrew announce the plans for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon, which will involve thousands of beads and Andrew bossing people around. Plus, in order to appease their younger demographic, they also discuss Gunsmoke and Bonanza .
Luke and Andrew discuss their personal histories of poseur-ness in their personal style. They also discuss Luke's new security state camera system.
Luke and Andrew discover that A.I. has taken over their recording software, so they see how far they can push it. They also wrap-up the TBTL Junior Sluggers season with a recap of their final game.
Andrew accuses Luke of Bunk Journalism over a hotdog-related story, but they think they can remain friends. Meanwhile, Luke's relationship with his new cookware continues to evolve and deepen.
Andrew and Luke recall the cringiest interactions they've had with famous people and how they're handling the embarrassment years later. Oh, also, Luke made rice last night! And he takes issue with a local news story about a rodeo bull.
A trip to Costco leads to a big life change for Luke. Andrew has huge regrets after leaving a dumb internet comment. And Luke had to have "the talk" with his dad about personal grooming.
Luke is obsessed with a new song written and performed by children. Meanwhile, Andrew saw something in a dive bar bathroom that he can't unsee.
Andrew saw a movie called Schindler's List last night and has a slightly tardy review. Luke got in trouble trying to break out of prison yesterday. And Tommy Lasorda isn't just a SlimFast spokesman, he's also the man who once got a mascot ejected from a ballgame.
Andrew's hot take on lettuce turns real cold real fast. Plus, J-Lo and The Black Keys are both living out Luke's worst performance-based nightmare. And the latest betting scandal in baseball shows that the league might not know what it's doing.
Andrew reviews the new Richard Linklater movie, which he saw at a matinee yesterday. He and Luke also discuss the unlikely resurrection of Slice, the soda of their youth.
Andrew spends much of the show trying to track down an "errant colon," while Luke tries to erase his search history after googling a questionable phrase. Plus, Listener Mary schools TBTL on how to write a successful Rant and Rave for the Seattle Times.
Luke found himself in the heart of the national zeitgeist while in New York City yesterday. He and Andrew also hear from a listener who has 20-years worth of regret over an interaction at the airport.
Luke sat next to another fascinating person on his flight to New York yesterday. He and Andrew also get a much-anticipated update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers after their first playoff game.
Andrew found himself more appreciative than ever of his clean, new gym facilities yesterday. Meanwhile, Luke spent the day in prison.
Luke and Andrew experiment with a new podcasting style popularized by the New York Times. And they remember the life and legend of Bill Walton.
Luke and his friends had a very dramatic Lyft ride yesterday, which wasn't completely dissimilar to the movie Andrew happened to be watching at the time.
After a year of procrastination, Andrew finally did something yesterday that took him all of an hour. Meanwhile, Luke is spinning out of control over all the almost-real people reaching out to him on Facebook Marketplace.
Coach Ben of the TBTL Junior Sluggers joins Luke and Andrew to recap the season and to look ahead to next week's championship series. Plus, Luke attempts to sell some furniture leads him to the darkest corners of Facebook and Craigslist.
In another podcasting first, Luke explains sports betting to Andrew using Lisa Loeb and J.D. Salinger as examples. Luke would also like to set the record straight on the whole "Red Lobster went bankrupt because we ate too much shrimp" story.
David From The Basement stops by to share his thoughts (and reservations) about the newly announced Lord of the Rings project. Plus, is Andrew's mailbox the target of nicely-named hackers?
Luke made it to the final game of the TBTL Little Sluggers regular season this weekend and has a full report. He also met the world's most interesting Costco sample slinger after the game.
