Namaste, friends. This week, Ann and Mike are finding inner peace and tranquility under the guidance of Bay Area Ten and yoga instructor Megan Keane. Unfortunately, in today’s TBTL clip peace and tranquility are in short supply, as Luke’s Big Dog strains at the leash after a prolonged and frustrating run-in with the KIRO IT department. Tensions run high in the studio as Andrew tries (mostly unsuccessfully) to diffuse the situation. Then we witness the birth of an important TBTL institution....
Jul 21, 2016•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 136
Make sure your phone is fully charged, you’re wearing comfy shoes, and that you watch where you’re going, because it’s time to join Jigglypuff, Meowth and Abra—I mean Ann, Meredith and Christy—for an all-ladies edition of LRB. Although the week was dominated by TBTL Pokémon Expedition 2016, we have plenty of other topics to talk about, including expensive food, cat management, well-meaning but essentially clueless Canadian singers, and guys who get creepy with hairstylists. Also, Meredith reveal...
Jul 18, 2016•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 135
Ah, summer. The kids are out of school, the pool is ready to go, and hot, hazy days are followed by warm, breezy evenings. What could be better than a beer, a brat and a ballgame? Mike and Ann are ready to roll back the roof at Safeco Field and talk a little baseball. TBTL baseball, that is. We’ve compiled a collection of clips that involve going to the game, getting on the field, hanging out with Ten friends, and one unfortunate story that probably still has Andrew waking up in a cold sweat. We...
Jul 15, 2016•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 134
Mike “You’d Make a Good Santa” Frizzell, Ann “ecstatic ex-president” Lundholm and Meredith “Texas Memorabilia” Mahan take a break from their PBS special of scavingly brilliant political satire to unjam the LRB Roomba in your latest TBTL Week in Review. Could Luke be the new Charles Kuralt? Could Mike be the new Steve Nelson? Could Phil Collins be the new Duff? All this, and Song of the Summer: There can only be three. This episode sponsored by Mike’s Seattle Marines MasterCard.
Jul 11, 2016•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 133
Chicago- and Gay Ten Kim Marsin joins Bobby and Mike for a look back at a heartfelt conversation from 2012, in which Luke and Andrew talk about bullying thanks to an unexpected segue from comic strips. We also dive into how TBTL handles politics and tragic events like the recent Pulse Night Club shooting in Orlando. On a lighter note, Bobby and Kim both just officiated weddings, and Andrew suggests that it probably didn’t take long for Tom Hanks to spike that damn volleyball in the bone zone. Be...
Jul 08, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 132
Join Bobby, Christy and Meredith on LRB’s soybean-bike-powered podvessel as they traverse terrible game fishing, navigate poor ethical decisions, and plunge through the depths of a “captain’s log” jam, if you know what I mean. Plus, Christy is punchy, Bobby is making popovers, and Meredith has a martini strategy she can teach you next time someone else invites you over to her house on short notice. Oh, and spoiler alert: the internet loves adorable cats.
Jul 04, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 131
Sidle up to the fresh fruit bar, sip on a gender-specific portion of beer, then get ready to sprint away from those fireworks while you prepare yourself for a phun-philled Phyllis Phlashback edition of the show. After you listen back to Jen's last attempt at throwing a bridal shower way back in July of 2008, Phyllis, Mike, and Meredith regale you with stories of the best and worst parties they've ever attended. So be careful where you point that bottle of Champale and maybe think twice about swa...
Jul 01, 2016•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 130
It’s time to stop debating cement vs concrete, poring over Pod Dog’s Instagram feed, and viewing questionable helicopter news crew footage, because we’ve got this week’s roundup of last week’s TBTL. Christy, Mike and Ann are here to guide you through the ins and outs of another week of Luke’s questionable diet choices, Andrew’s ever-growing persnickety-ness, and the joy that is Phyllis Fletcher appreciating a well-made Bloody Mary. In other news, Mike has bugs, Christy had a bug, and Ann is bugg...
Jun 27, 2016•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 129
In this long overdue look back, Mike and Bobby run their ironically and suspiciously crushed hands over the iPad from the ol’ LRB satchel, and dial up Bobby’s personal favorite TBTL episode pick. It’s a double shot of troubling realizations from 2012, with Luke literally waking up stranded in Wedgwood with no memory of how he got there, and an update on the demise of insufferable sensationalist Mike Daisey. Simply put, it’s a kind of magic. This Friday episode of Little Red Bandwagon features ne...
Jun 24, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 128
Put down the welding goggles, because (stuff’s) about to get real. Mike, Meredith and Bobby (filling in for an ailing Christy) set the AC to 72 and tuck into a Bloody Mary for breakfast, a Bloody Mary for lunch and a sensible Heggie’s Pizza dinner in your latest TBTL Week in Review. Plus, a Mike health update, an Eddie genetic testing pupdate, and a take on Andrew’s fussy eating so hot the kids (and Stu) would call it “fire.”
Jun 20, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 127
Gather ‘round, Everybody, and join Christy and Ann as they take a magical mystery tour into the mind of Japan’s #1 Mixer and TBTL’s beloved sidekick Sean DeTore. We cover a range of DeTore-appropriate subjects, including how to make money through questionable means, when you should visit the doctor or risk permanent damage, what to do to get cast on a reality cooking show, and at what point you’ve probably ruined your relationship with your neighbors. Today’s episode is brought to you by the let...
Jun 17, 2016•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 126
Strap on your FitBit, crack a can of Trader Joe’s wine, and put that cup in your Levi’s—Bobby, Ann and Meredith are rushing animal style to get in their steps while reviewing last week’s TBTL. Daytime Emmy Award Winner Luke got thrown out of a house of worship, feel-good comedy archetype Andrew managed to keep intermediate potty training at arms’ length, someone is wearing a tote bag, and Ann hopes that someone is Kai Ryssdal. Use this episode as a distraction during your Live Show afterglow bat...
Jun 13, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 125
Is your refrigerator running? Don’t ask The Mummy, because he doesn’t have one. Easthamp-Ten Corey Plucker joins Bobby and Ann for a look back at a TBTL Twofer—Andrew’s teenage love for making prank calls, and Luke playing a KIRO interview with purported tiny house movement enthusiast Isaac “The Mummy” Vicknair. Coincidentally, Corey’s favorite TBTL drop sounds a lot like the exact reason you should never, ever, EVER enter The Mummy’s tiny house unannounced. Bonus: Stay tuned after the episode f...
Jun 10, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 124
Bobby, Christy and Meredith host their final episode of Little Red Bandwagon from an awkwardly abrasive middle school stairwell before moving over to make room for new lead host Kyle Mooney in your latest TBTL Week in Review. On the scale of relevant references, this week of TBTL was slightly more satisfying than a bag of parsnip chips, and slightly less satisfying a heartily salted slice of pizza. You’ll be moderately chuffed. Oh, and Luke won an Emmy. (Well, a Daytime Emmy.) This TBTL Week in ...
Jun 06, 2016•58 min•Ep. 123
Dim the lights, put on a movie, and prepare for a shoulder rub—Phyllis, Mike and Bobby aren’t sending any mixed messages in your latest TBTL Phletch Phlashback. We listen back to one of Andrew’s most awkward childhood romance stories (that we’ve heard to date, at least) and then share some of our own. It turns out boys are either nervous (Mike), oblivious (Bobby) or the worst (Ryan). Plus, First Takes on camping hotter than a hot dog cooked in a possibly illegal chiminea.
Jun 03, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 122
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome aboard LRB Airlines Flight 120, with service to Seattle and continuing on to Chicago. We have a few safety announcements we’d like to make before departure. First, please ensure that any electronic devices for combating moles are turned off, as they cannot be used in flight. Second, ghost apps are not reliable indicators of spectral activity, so don’t believe the four-star ratings. Third, there will be a surprising amount of MN Twins nostalgia on this flight; rememb...
May 30, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 121
Perfect Colorado Ten and TBTL Science Council diehard James McCracken catches a case of the munchies as he joins Mike and Meredith for a Cooking with Sean classic: Prisine. Grab a sip of Toilet Tanqueray, wash it down with a spot-on cup of coffee from our guest’s pristine brewer, and listen back to what some good ol’ incarcerated ingenuity can do with canned mackerel, Cheez-Its® and a hot plate. (Warning: Trying this in your home radio studio may result in angry drivetime colleagues. Please vent...
May 27, 2016•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 120
Bobby, Mike and Meredith take a break from their quixotic romp through Edmonds for your latest TBTL Week in Review, chock full of things you probably don’t want to Google. Plus, disconnected plumbing plagues both Mike (literally) and Meredith’s puppy Eddie (figuratively). But at least we’ve sold enough LRB stickers for the crane shot . Bonus: Producer Jeremy got in touch with the ashtray collectors mentioned this week on TBTL, and interviewed them for his and Christy’s podcast, Nerd Out Loud . C...
May 23, 2016•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 119
Dear Students, The school year is drawing to a close, and we’re about ready to grab our towels and beach reads, grill up some burgers and dogs (hot dogs, that is) and make the most of these dreamy summer days. However, it’s come to our attention that some of you are a bit rusty on your TBTL knowledge, and we’re going to need you to rectify that before we can pass you on to the next grade. Luckily, Ann and Christy are here to teach a refresher course on the history of some important TBTL terms. S...
May 20, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 118
Bobby, Miss Christy and Miss Ann saddle up with Diamond, Champ, Rocky and I Forget for four-and-a-half pounds of steak and a side of unsellable potato art in your latest TBTL Week in Review. Remember: Keep the armrest down, be careful where you stick that Dyson, and Republicans are people, too. Oh, and either go vegan, or at least check those eggs carefully. Bonus: Listen through to the end for Linh Pham’s supercut of every time the guys used the M-word in Tuesday’s show. (Which M word? Think gr...
May 16, 2016•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 117
Join Meredith, Bobby and MichiTen Dawn Hafner for a long overdue road trip from the Windsor Ballet all the way down to an Airbnb well south of Marfa, with eyes out for Bigfoot the whole way. Thankfully, we’ve all got our emergency car kits packed, and we see how they stack up against Jen Flash Andrews’ setup from 2008. So when you injure yourself trying to play Suwannee River on your armpits, we’ll be ready with bandages, Advil, snacks and liquor. Note: We tried to record this episode months ago...
May 13, 2016•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 116
Ann, Meredith, Christy and Bobby brew a fresh pot of hotel room coffee, strap the LRB Bluetooth speaker to a Roomba, and pile into a 1988 Ford Tempo (or was it a Topaz?) to bring you your latest TBTL Week in Review. Get ready for an ear volcano of insight, because we’re burning through hot takes faster than the government burns through batteries. Plus, we didn’t loan our recorder to Fay Canale. As mentioned on this episode: Nerd Out Loud #93: Is That A Face Tattoo Or A Birthmark? Takedown Podcas...
May 09, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 115
Mike, Fletch and Bobby roll down their jeans, get in a few miffs, and take a Phyllis Phaves Phlashback to May 2008 for a very special pre-Mother’s Day radio show edition of TBTL featuring Luke, Jen, Sean, and more importantly, their moms. Plus, reflections on our own moms and childhoods. It’s the perfect soundtrack for an adolescent mail heist and subsequent car chase.
May 06, 2016•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 114
Hey, Everybody! It’s time to round up your stolen monkey, activate your squirrel call (but don’t hug your dog) and join Mike, Ann, Meredith and Christy as they review TBTL: The Week That Was. In this episode, a discussion on the finer points of trench digging, why Beyoncé can say anything she damn well pleases, and Meredith makes the ultimate sacrifice. Plus, our advance recon for the upcoming TBTL live show. So hurry up and finish your one-minute workout, because the Bamboo Lady could arrive at...
May 02, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 113
It’s a Little Red Bandwagon family reunion. Christy is back (!) and fills us in on her wedding and mini-moon. Mike retraces the story of his move and Emily’s health. Meredith’s pupdate and Bobby’s work life seem extremely less significant in this context. Plus, a special Song of Ice and No Spoilers—plugs and praise for shows we’re watching that aren’t Jonesin’ for a Thronesin.
Apr 29, 2016•59 min•Ep. 112
Join Bobby, Ann, Meredith and Mike nestled safely inside the pastrami delivery area but beyond the Dyson Airblade splatter zone for your latest TBTL Week in Review. We may not use more batteries than the federal government, but we guarantee we’ll show you more love than the pair of AAAs at the other end of a certain podcarter’s bearded lip-whispers. Plus, if your foot’s cold, Meredith’s got a bag you can slip it into—just try not to spill her little bottles of Sun Sauce.
Apr 25, 2016•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 111
Mike and Ann are joined by Nick Armes, hospitality professional, Civilization lover, and quite possibly one of the nicest guys ever to wear an Imperial Officer’s uniform. We get the lowdown on Detroit pizza, Nick’s TBTL tattoo, and no-fail strategies for romancing the ladies. Then we take a trip down memory lane to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (well, to 2012 in the Mt Baker neighborhood of Seattle), and listen to Andrew battle his fear of heights while Luke makes inarticulate sounds...
Apr 22, 2016•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 110
Can a dive bar also be a scooter bar? Only if Rudy is there. Batten down the hatches, even crate yourself if you must to get ready for a stormy recap brought to you by Ann, Meredith, and Mike. Many adult themes are discussed, including pixilated prives and period panties. We feel confident with this #LRB episode because, like Twitter and MAD TV, Luke thinks it's destined to fail.
Apr 18, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 109
Take a break from your 1040A and listen back with Mike, Bobby and Ann to some of LRB’s favorite tax-time clips from TBTL history. Sean’s making bank, Andrew’s making trouble, and Luke’s making a Pagliacci’s delivery driver go pretty far out of his way. Plus, poorly relayed last-minute advice from friend of the show Kevin Farewell, the guy we should have just hired months ago.
Apr 15, 2016•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 108
Fire up the Andyman and invite over your neighborhood bee whisperer—it’s time to celebrate Theo and Professor Bananas’ safe return to the schnürbdër with a new TBTL Week in Review. Meredith, Ann and Bobby look back on creaky floors, Cinnabon trees and everything in-between in an episode that’ll leave you with more to chew on than a cheeseburger on an English muffin.
Apr 11, 2016•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 107
