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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

#4388 Whale Tales

Andrew breaks down his favorite moment of Chris Hayes' appearance on the Dan LeBatard Show and why he feels like he personally influenced it. He and Luke also discuss Luke's plans to go whale watching and Andrew's trippy experience on dramamine in 1996.

Jan 24, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 4388

#4387 It's A Wet Heat

Luke is in Hawaii, but he might not be exactly where he's supposed to be in Hawaii. He and Becca also almost missed their flight out there after a series of bad decisions. Also, Andrew finally tells the travel-related bathroom story nobody asked for.

Jan 23, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 4387

#4386 Caricature Study

Andrew is excited to see that there's a new Hollywood Squares on CBS, but he has a lot of questions. He and Luke also swap stories about their experiences with caricaturists.

Jan 22, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 4386

#4385 Bar Keepers Situationship

Luke and Andrew process their feelings after a very tough day of very awful news. They also discuss the unstoppable force known as "anxiety cleaning," and Luke gets some good news about Dick Butkus.

Jan 21, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 4385

#4384 You Could Have Banned It Longer

Luke was on TikTok when it went dark this weekend, and his feelings about the app might be shifting. He and Andrew also discuss their pal, Chris Hayes, being portrayed on Saturday Night Live. And Andrew's addiction to the NFL playoffs is creating more scheduling problems.

Jan 20, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 4384

#4383 Blazing Sandworms

Luke and Andrew remember the life and work of the inimitable David Lynch, who passed away this week. They also introduce a new, cutting-edge podcast segment called The TBTL Community Calendar! (Watch out, local AM radio!)

Jan 17, 20251 hr 37 minEp. 4383

#4382 Round Pizza Option

Luke and Andrew review such films as A Real Pain, The Darjeeling Limited, and the documentary Dig. They also pay tribute to the life and brilliance of Bob Uecker before turning their attention to a hyper-local conversation about the bars and erstwhile restaurants in a 3 block radius of Greenwood.

Jan 16, 20251 hr 40 minEp. 4382

#4381 Mr. Steal Your Soup

**Note: The version of this episoded that posted earlier today had a technical glitch, so this is a re-upload of the full show to hopefully correct the issue** Luke finally explains why he is in a knock-out, drag-out fight with his favorite airline. He and Andrew also listen-in on a 1971 phone conversation between Bob Dylan and the man who has spent decades harassing him.

Jan 15, 20251 hr 44 minEp. 4381

#4380 Hacking The Koosh

Luke helps Andrew de-Zuckerberg his life. They also discuss Luke's obsession with military machines in San Diego, Andrew's fear of heights, and online reviews of the now-defunct Moose Mcgillicuddy's

Jan 14, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 4380

#4379 All The Zerg Down

A conversation about drones leads to a conversation about Tom Brady which somehow leads to a conversation about the plight of humanity. It's definitely a weird show for a Monday. Plus, Luke got lasered in the sky on his way to San Diego yesterday.

Jan 13, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 4379

#4378 Rolling Down The Garage Door Of Your Heart

Luke has fallen head-over-heels in love with his new, modern toilet. Andrew is surprisingly excited about something stupid called Super Wild Card Weekend. And, after an investment firm just bought up a bunch of legacy store brands, Luke and Andrew discuss modern mall culture and the olfactory pleasures of Auntie Anne's pretzels.

Jan 10, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 4378

#4377 Mail Privilege

Luke wrote in to a newspaper today with a correction, but he's not sure how to feel about that. He and Andrew also discuss the massive fires that are upending lives in Los Angeles. And Andrew has some good news after a trip to the post office.

Jan 09, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 4377

#4376 Taters Gonna Tate

Luke attempted a complicated recipe last night that involved one ingredient and two steps. He also shares a roundup of interesting audio, some originating from outer space, some from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jan 08, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 4376

#4375 The Keurig Of Bird Houses

Luke and Andrew each celebrate an anniversary today, which sends them down a memory lane that is perfect for losing any new listeners who may be checking out the show after hearing Luke's story on This American Life this weekend. They also talk about old salad bars, cold restaurants, French-speaking hummingbirds, and personal thermostat preferences.

Jan 07, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 4375

#4374 Steamboat Popeye

Changes at HBO Max are getting in the way of Luke's enjoyment of Somebody, Somewhere. Andrew also catches Luke up on the drama surrounding the resurrected mascot at the Pop-Tart Bowl. And they make their plans to profit off of Popeye The Sailor Man, now that he's in the public domain.

Jan 06, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 4374

#4373 Blockin' Out The Naders

Andrew shares one of the cringiest memories of his broadcasting career. He and Luke also go over some of the Top Stories that they accidentally skipped last year, including a story of a stinky milk pond, new rules for Costco hot dogs, and Ralph Nader's campaign to restore his favorite pens to their previous splendor.

Jan 03, 202542 minEp. 4373

#4372 Blessca This Fresca

Luke and Andrew have a serious conversation about Fresca that they should have had a long time ago. Luke also lets Andrew in on some of the soda scams his family ran in the 90s.

Jan 02, 202545 minEp. 4372

#4371 Words By Dumbs

Luke and Andrew assume they have a bunch of new listeners since it's a brand new year. So they try to catch everyone up on what's been happening on TBTL for the past 17 years. They also revisit some of the fancy words they employed in 2024.

Jan 01, 202551 minEp. 4371

#4370 You Got Campbelled!

Luke and Andrew delve into listener Kristen's list of TBTL vocabulary words that stood out to her in 2024. They also celebrate the life of Andre Braugher and explore the stand-up comedy roots of Richard Belzer.

Dec 31, 202449 minEp. 4370

#4369 Good To The Last Drop

Luke and Andrew use data and a spreadshee to analyze TBTL's opening tape over the past four years. Plus, Luke discovers a new skill that's perfect for the digital age.

Dec 30, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 4369

#4368 I'll Be Slanged

Luke finds himself in an awkward conversation with someone he wrongly assumed had very different political views than himself. He and Andrew also tackle one of the Top Stories that they skipped in 2024: Oxford's "Word Of The Year." Andrew has issues with it!

Dec 27, 202441 minEp. 4368

#4367 He Works Hard, He Grumps Hard

Luke and Andrew come up with the perfect way to close-out the TBTL year. But are they professional enough to pull it off? They also examine the proud tradition of hiding comic books inside text books.

Dec 26, 202437 minEp. 4367

#4366 Oh My God, We Are Creshing It!

Luke celebrates Christmas with some personal travel news that he's quite excited about. Andrew almost ruins the holiday by bringing up a nog-related family dispute. And they finally weigh-in on the Elvis stamp debate of 1992.

Dec 25, 202444 minEp. 4366

#4365 Holla At Sheboygan

After MUCH anticipation and an entire episode of build-up, Nick Jarin is back with his official Top Five Movies To Play In The Background Of Your Holiday Party. He also has some strong opinions about casting Muppets in more mainstream movies.

Dec 24, 202455 minEp. 4365

#4364 The Laureate Of Letterboxd

Nick Jarin joins Luke and Andrew to introduce his list of movies to play in the background at your holiday party. They also debate -- old school AM radio-style -- the best time for a server to take your plate at a restaurant.

Dec 23, 202433 minEp. 4364

#4363 Baring Our Solstice

Luke and Andrew compare the great lengths they each go through to connect their Bluetooth speakers every day. Plus, the mass panic over drones in the New Jersey night sky leads Andrew to discover the "Seattle Windshield Pitting Epidemic" of 1954.

Dec 20, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 4363

#4362 A System Of Down

Luke's mind is blown over a new drug commercial song that takes the artform to new levels. He and Andrew also discuss used pillows, mushy rice, and the giant hole in Andrew's ceiling.

Dec 19, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 4362

#4361 The JARCy Boys

Luke and Andrew stumble on their new favorite publication in a newspaper column about bidets. Plus, Andrew is vindicated and validated about a recent news story that he dismissed.

Dec 18, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 4361

#4360 Farts All The Way Down

Luke is living out the plot of The Perfect Storm, only he's doing it on land with an unwieldy rain tarp. Meanwhile, Andrew is intrigued by a new approach to selling paper towels.

Dec 17, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 4360

#4359 I'm 0 For Everything

Luke had a meltdown during a CBS shoot this weekend and he's not feeling great about it. At all. And Andrew learns more about the "Yoda" in his yard.

Dec 16, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 4359
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