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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

#4268 To The Extreme

Andrew has a song stuck in his head, and Luke is here to figure out what the heck it is. Plus, festival goers in San Francisco are burying hidden, boozy treasure to avoid overpaying for concert drinks.

Aug 09, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 4268

#4267 The Chappell Of Love

Luke rode in a driverless car yesterday! LUKE RODE IN A DRIVERLESS CAR YESTERDAY!

Aug 08, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 4267

#4266 Son Of Salmon

Luke and Andrew discuss the non-baseball entertainment options at T-Mobile park, including the hot-dog parachutes and the new Salmon Run race. Plus, Luke has discovered a new way to drink his coffee, and he's surprised how good The Jinx 2 is.

Aug 07, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 4266

#4265 Variations On Meme

Andrew tries to help Luke with his footwear choices ahead of Luke's big trip to Italy, but Andrew is literally the worst person for the job. They also discuss the Olympics and Luke's Tom Arnold/Tim Walz unification theory.

Aug 06, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 4265

#4264 The Wrong Foot

Luke had an irritating interaction with a barefoot fellow this weekend, while Andrew came to the realization that not everyone likes him. They also hear from a listener who explains why you should always take your phone into the bathroom with you.

Aug 05, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 4264

#4263 We Texted Them Back!

TBTL once again teams up with Lindy and Meagan at the Text Me Back podcast to bring you another installment of the supergroup famously known as "TMTBL Of The Dog." They discuss Lindy's post-party conundrum, Meagan's Olympic observations, and Andrew's obsession with a 40-year old game show. Oh, and Luke's pans. They also talk about Luke's pans.

Aug 02, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 4263

#4262 There's No Crying In Politics!

A post-game interview with a struggling baseball player has Luke feeling a bit guilty over his own fandom tendencies. It also offers him and Andrew the opportunity to talk about The Human Condition and -- somehow -- the latest jaw-dropping story from the presidential election. Plus, special drink deals are pushing Starbucks employees over the edge.

Aug 01, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 4262

#4261 Hard To Candle

Luke is dealing with the stench of a neighbor's septic tank. Andrew realizes that an old public media colleague of his has made the BIG TIME. And they discuss the latest on Seattle's disturbed and disturbing "Hellcat" driver.

Jul 31, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 4261

#4260 Kiss Me, I'm Lukish!

After two nights of counting friendship bracelets, Andrew reveals the final tally. He and Luke call up Jon to find out if it's enough to hit their goal. They also discuss the shocking ruling by an Ohio court regarding boneless chicken wings.

Jul 30, 20241 hrEp. 4260

#4259 Ding Dang Dongle!

Luke and Andrew check-in after yesterday's big bracelet-making party at Andrew's Eagles club in North Seattle!

Jul 29, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 4259

#4258 Putting The Charm Before The Horsey

Luke met Vanna White yesterday but is having trouble accepting her compliments. Andrew finally checked out a beloved pizza joint that's under new ownership. And they prepare for this weekend's bracelet-making party at the Eagles.

Jul 26, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 4258

#4257 Jingle All The Boys

Luke is traveling again, which means he has airport stories to share. This one involves a trash can, a bowie knife, and an obviously underpaid worker. Plus, Amazon is cracking down on workers who are showing up at the office to just grab a cup of coffee before turning around and leaving again.

Jul 25, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 4257

#4256 Artichokes And Artipokes

Luke and Andrew recall the very few moments in their professional career together when they were at a loss for words. Plus, and interaction at the grocery store finally has Luke using self-checkout from now on.

Jul 24, 20241 hr 8 min

#4255 Wristy Business

Andrew got some very surprising news at the doctor's office yesterday, and it might mean he has to do some actual work this week after alll. Luke traces his own health history as a youngster, including the time he thought he had ruptured his appendix but just gutted it out.

Jul 23, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 4255

#4254 The Franklin Glint

Luke and Andrew announce the details of the upcoming TBTL Live Show in Philadelphia! Get your tickets here. They also discuss this weekend's big political news, and the question everyone has been asking: How will Andrew use the restroom after he has surgery on both of his hands this week?

Jul 22, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 4254

#4253 Tansy Division

Luke is trying to be a good neighbor, but he's starting to regret it. And he opens up about the time he was falsely accused of stealing from a fancy restaurant. Meanwhile, Andrew has finally found the 30-year-old TV news story about a Clint Eastwood CD-Rom that he's been looking for.

Jul 19, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 4253

#4252 Dangerously Close To The Discourse

Luke and Andrew discuss Albuquerque, Statue-of-Liberty plays, ice cream, lemons, dog fostering, social media, MSNBC's Chris Hayes and, of course, Blursdays. (They'll get to Top Stories tomorrow.)

Jul 18, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 4252

#4251 A Lazy River Of Gen-X Content

Luke and Andrew return to their favorite source of content -- the Seattle Times' Rant & Rave column -- and question one Seattleite's experience at a TSA checkpoint. They also discuss the rapid decline of the neck tie, and, of course, Al Frankin's 30-year-old impressions of Paul Simon and Paul Tsongas.

Jul 17, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 4251

#4250 Hurner And Tooch

Andrew saw a surgeon, a phlebotomist, a physician's assistant and the world's most negative appointment scheduler in the past 24 hours, and he has some stories. (Or maybe just one long one.)

Jul 16, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 4250

#4249 I'm Here To Believe You

Luke has a new friend joining him in the studio today, and Andrew is jealous. Meanwhile, Andrew is planning on bringing a baseball to his doctor's appointment today. And the two of them celebrate the life and legacy of Richard Simmons.

Jul 15, 20241 hr 16 minEp. 4249

#4248 Getting In Our Eelings

Luke, Andrew and Jon wrap-up this year's TBTL-a-Thon by talking about eel farming and begging the listeners to help them make bracelets. Sign-up here to join the TBTL bracelet-making party at Eagles Aerie #1 in North Seattle on Sunday, July 28th !

Jul 12, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 4248

#4247 Highfalutin Jargon

Luke's Mom, Susie B., joins the boys to help them out during the TBTL-a-Thon and to help announce their next live event in September.

Jul 11, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 4247

#4246 The Thin Bead Line

Luke, Andrew and Jon are all honing their individual bracelet-making routines. They compare notes, take phone calls, and listen to one of the sweetest voicemail messages ever recorded.

Jul 10, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 4246

#4245 Business Boys And Bracelet Men

Luke, Andrew and Jon compare notes on their first night of bracelet-making for the TBTL-a-Thon, and they all agree that the experience has changed them.

Jul 09, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 4245

#4244 Boundless Beads

Luke, Andrew and Jon kick-off this year's TBTL-a-Thon with some important Taco Time Talk, another Jeep adventure, and a pile of friendship beads that they're not ready to tackle.

Jul 08, 20241 hr 25 minEp. 4244

#4243 Be The Junior Slugger You Want To See In The World

Luke, Andrew and Jon are excited to unveil the thank-you gifts for this year's TBTL-a-Thon, which officially begins next week in sweltering work conditions. Click here to check them out and make an early donation!

Jul 05, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 4243

#4242 I've Seen Polanco And The Damage Done

Andrew reports on his electroshock therapy, Luke is worried about the heat index during the TBTL-a-Thon, and the Mariners got booed by their own fans yesterday.

Jul 04, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 4242

#4240 Dream Job

Andrew has been troubleshooting the TBTL-a-Thon tech issues in his sleep, while Luke has been reading up on fake, AI-generated Yelp reviews that are more realistic than human reviews. They also find out What's In The Box!

Jul 02, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 4240

#4239 Tip Tustration

Andrew was surprised to find himself referenced in the Seattle Times' "Rant and Rave" column this weekend, and let's just say it wasn't a "rave" review. He and Luke also discuss the discovery of a "bikini barista" shop in Andrew's neighborhood.

Jul 01, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 4239
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