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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

#4719 Calendar Boy

Luke undertook a mechanical project yesterday and is still unsure if it was a good idea. Andrew had the perfect Saturday, until he didn't. And Andrew explains how the imaginary voices of listeners helped him solve a long-standing problem in his bathroom.

May 04, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 4719

#4718 The Dixie Dingus

Andrew went to his first Puppy Kindergarten class with Lucy and got a very big surprise! Plus, Genevieve got Lucy's DNA results back, so now we know what kind of dog(s) she is. And Luke is obsessed with a new short form show that has an ingeniously simple premise.

May 01, 20261 hr 13 minEp. 4718

#4717 Pussyfooting: The Industry Of Laziness

Luke unlocked a new fear on his flight down to L.A. It involved someone else's bladder. He and Andrew also discuss the state of Washington's lawsuit over "Buy One, Get One Free" pricing schemes. And a listener from Queens tells an amazing tale of a neighborhood spat with "an O. Henry ending."

Apr 30, 20261 hr 34 minEp. 4717

#4716 A Man Of A Certain Gravy

Luke and Andrew receive a curious piece of mail that ends up sending them down a salty, slippery memory lane. They also check the voicemail line to find stories of lost phones, perfect days, and -- of course -- filets of fish.

Apr 29, 20261 hr 7 minEp. 4714

#4715 KUMON Eileen

Luke found himself in his car, in the middle of the woods, without cell service, when he went out for a simple errand this morning. It took him four hours to get home. He and Andrew also dissect the playlist that a sports reporter allegedly made for her illicit paramour. And they discuss -- without spoilers -- the brilliance of DTF: St. Louis.

Apr 28, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 4715

#4714 Calling All Carbs

Luke helped Becca prep for her marathon this weekend by sharing his own expertise -- not running expertise so much as carb-loading know-how. Plus, the TBTL Junior Sluggers had a great weekend, as did TBTL's other rooting sports interests. And listener Ethan comes through with some important night court information as Andrew still awaits his jury duty fate.

Apr 27, 20261 hr 24 minEp. 4714

#4713 I Love It When You Call Me Big Puppy

Luke and Andrew mourn the abrupt closure of SBK, a Seattle karaoke joint that played a huge part in their late night marauding back in the day. Plus, Lucy the Puppy has completely changed Andrew's sleep schedule as well as his attitude about certain things -- but not Twisted Tea.

Apr 24, 20261 hr 23 minEp. 4713

#4712 Three Doors Up

Andrew stumbles upon a truly, truly disturbing photo while looking for something during today's podcast. He tries to edit it for Luke, but he only makes things worse. Meanwhile, Luke is amazed by the cost cutting measures of a new NBA owner known as "El Cheapo" -- and the fact that the league commissioner is defending the bozo. And Lucy The Puppy had a big day at Lowe's yesterday.

Apr 23, 20261 hr 23 minEp. 4714

#4711 Fade Into Luke

Luke and Andrew examine the case of three men who tried to pull insurance fraud by dressing up like a bear and destroying a car. They also discuss Luke's personal relationship with Jiminy Glick and some big news regarding his status as an Albanian-American.

Apr 22, 20261 hr 13 minEp. 4711

#4710 Roku Ruesday

Andrew goes too far in trying to help Luke with his Roku settings. Plus, Luke finds himself down a rabbit hole of music and artificial intelligence after a parachute stunt goes awry at a Virginia Tech football game.

Apr 21, 20261 hr 28 minEp. 4709

#4709 411 Is A Joke

Andrew got into a big fight this weekend…with his car. Meanwhile, Luke's attempts to meet his new neighbors are thwarted by impatient Jeep drivers. The Seattle Times FINALLY investigates the curbside garbage scam that Andrew has been telling everyone about for years. And the TBTL Merch Store has a new offering!

Apr 20, 20261 hr 15 minEp. 4708

#4708 Train Drops

Andrew gives Luke an audio-based quiz that is both perfect and completely imperfect for TBTL. It involves train sounds. They also discuss the story of the musician whose event was cancelled because he used A.I. to make his latest album.

Apr 17, 20261 hr 14 minEp. 4707

#4707 Can't Find A Bedder Cup

Luke and Andrew are in bad shape after a terrible night of Mariners baseball -- and that's just referring to their branding gimmicks. Luke has several mug-related emergencies during the show, while Andrew does everything in his power to tank the podcast with audio misfires. Meanwhile, the tennis shoe company AllBirds is transitioning into a…whatnow?

Apr 16, 20261 hr 36 minEp. 4707

#4706 What Does Thunder Look Like?

We have now heard from almost everyone involved in the Chappel Roan security guard controversy, and everyone seems surprisingly reasonable. Plus, Luke is digging the Justin Bieber's music at recent performance at Coachella, and Andrew makes a fool of himself with a local reporter. And a listener brings some FACTS when it comes to "the sound of lightning."

Apr 15, 20261 hr 33 minEp. 4706

#4705 This Is Not The Fifty Pounds You're Looking For

Luke's frustrating saga trying to return a set of dishes has him reconsidering his shopping style. Andrew is excited to bring some "Celebrity Birthday Segment" energy to TBTL. And former NYC Mayor / fraudster Eric Adams is trying to bump Luke lower down the list of famous Albanian-Americans.

Apr 14, 20261 hr 18 minEp. 4705

#4704 Statue Of Limitations

The Mariners finally unveiled a statue honoring Ichiro Suzuki on Friday, but the big reveal didn't go exactly as planned… We also get updates on the TBTL Junior Jalapenos and puppy/kitty relations in Andrew's house.

Apr 13, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 4704

#4703 Lucy's Third Movement

A Seattle judge has lost his judging privileges after forging a fake document to get a parking discount, and Luke and Andrew have a Freaky Friday-esque reaction to it. Plus, Andrew has an update on day two of puppy training.

Apr 10, 20261 hr 21 minEp. 4703

#4702 Byron Now, Pay Later

Andrew brought home a puppy yesterday and has all the details about her first night with him and Genevieve. Plus, CBS has announced its programming lineup that will replace Stephen Colbert, and Luke is not impressed, to say the least.

Apr 09, 20261 hr 22 minEp. 4701

#4701 Tacos Cuerdos

Luke got to experience one of his favorite Tiktok videos in real life last night after attending a jazz show. Andrew is excited to pick up his new puppy this afternoon! And a listener has questions after observing a jogger's odd behavior.

Apr 08, 20261 hr 19 minEp. 4701

#4700 Espresso Yourself

Andrew got a postcard in the mail yesterday that he was not happy to receive. Luke is in Los Angeles, where he's worried about the billboard economy. And they discuss a fascinating Seattle Times article profiling a long-standing business that has always piqued their interest. (And, it turns out, Luke's dad is a customer!)

Apr 07, 20261 hr 15 minEp. 4700

#4699 The TBTL Junior ROIs

Australia officially has officially enshrined the famous "succulent Chinese meal" audio that went viral after decades of being lost. Luke and Andrew also receive a poetic update on the TBTL Junior Slugger's first little league game of the season!

Apr 06, 20261 hr 39 minEp. 4702

#4698 The Dog Days Of April

Andrew visited a house full of foster puppies yesterday and has a full report. Plus, Genevieve had her court hearing today regarding a ticket she received while chasing down her lost phone. She joins the show to let us know how it turned out. And the TBTL Junior Sluggers have a new name, a new logo, and a lot of pizazz! We get the latest as they gear up for their first game this weekend.

Apr 03, 20261 hr 1 minEp. 4698

#4697 To A Hammer, Everything Is A TAC

Luke and Andrew discuss the Seattle airport's misguided and expensive efforts to rebrand. They also watch the video of a Texas judge bullying an IT worker who's just trying to help him out.

Apr 02, 20261 hr 34 minEp. 4697

#4696 Making A Parkerer

Luke finally heard from the court about the erroneous parking ticket he received. He's somewhat satisfied with the results. He and Andrew also discuss the end of the A.I. app called Sora, which could let anyone make convincing deep fakes depicting real people. And, speaking of robots, Luke is ready for them to fully take over at least one aspect of Major League Baseball.

Apr 01, 20261 hr 21 minEp. 4696

#4695 A Few Small Dogs

Luke pays homage to John Hinterberger, a Seattle writer he grew up reading and who represents a more adventurous era of newspaper publishing. Meanwhile, Andrew and Genevieve had their first appointment with a dog rescue organization yesterday. While Andrew is ready to take the process slowly, Luke has other ideas for him.

Mar 31, 20261 hr 41 minEp. 4694

#4694 Let Chappell Roam!

Andrew is back from Hawaii, where he had a wonderful time but a wistful goodbye. Luke gets him up to speed on the latest Chappell Roan controversy. Luke also discusses his experience at the "No Kings" rally this weekend in Portland. And they look back on their epic TBTL boat trip from 11 years ago.

Mar 30, 20261 hr 52 minEp. 4693

#4693 Not So Grand Opening

Luke gets into it with the people sitting next to him at Opening Night, but Becca has his back, plus David From the Basement stops by to explain why Stephen Colbert is writing the next Lord of the Rings film.

Mar 27, 20261 hr 15 minEp. 4693

#4692 If I Had A Ninnyhammer

Luke and Andrew dive into some listener voicemails, including one involving an angry Russian widow and another that leaves Andrew bumfuzzled.

Mar 26, 20261 hr 23 minEp. 4692

#4691 This Could Have Been A Greeting

Luke has a big issue with an office place tradition. Andrew turns to his enemy, AI, to see if it has any solutions. They also discuss the now-solved mystery of the British man who turned blue overnight.

Mar 25, 20261 hr 18 minEp. 4691

#4690 Let The Botulism Hit The Floor

Luke had a bad experience with a can of Coke yesterday and now wants a moratorium on new soda flavors. Plus, an anonymous listener provides the definitive "How bad do you have to poop?' scale.

Mar 24, 20261 hr 40 minEp. 4690
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