TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke and Andrew reconnect with the JibJab website to find out what the folks over there have been up to. Plus, Luke struggles over an imaginary job offer from the NFL, Andrew struggles with his memories of Browns fandom, and a listener shares a terribly sad story about her fish.

Luke has entered a new phase of television consumption that has changed him forever. He and Andrew also discuss the latest outrage over the new Joker movie, which opened this weekend with legendarily bad box office numbers.

Excavators unearthed something they definitely weren't supposed to unearth in Luke's yard yesterday, leading him on a journey of frustration and possible renewal. He also was able to unearth the mystery doorbell sound he spent yesterday's episode looking for.

Luke's attempts to locate a video on his phone send him and Andrew on a journey through the recent past. They also discuss Francis Ford Copolla's new labor of love, Megalopolis, a film that has been declared a "beautiful disaster" by the kindest reviewers.

Frankie Valli says nobody is forcing him to perform live shows. Luke has a revelation about Lenny Kravitz. And Andrew finds a connection between politics and Halloween decorations.

Luke and Andrew check-in after their big (weird) live show in Philadelphia this weekend. Plus, the Spirit Halloween company is apparently offended by Saturday Night Live's takedown of the stores in its season premiere. (Or is it just good business to be offended?)

TBTL heads to the Friends Center in Philadelphia for a fun-filled show featuring Luke, Andrew, Jon, Genevieve and Luke's mom, Susie B.!

Luke and Andrew gear-up for their big live show in Philly tomorrow. Turns out, they're both feeling some anxiety about it. They also discuss Coca-Cola's decision to cancel a new, misguided flavor that nobody has heard of.

Luke bought a new grooming product that comes with some unwanted baggage. He and Andrew discuss the new trend(?) of people photographing their TSA bins while going through security.

Andrew's been revisiting the TV show Soap and offers a long-awaited review. Luke's been trying to find more ways to get out the vote this November. And they discuss a new stink that has invaded Luke's neck of the woods.

Luke learns to advocate for himself, Andrew makes a vow to stay put, and the least surprising thing happens at a "rodeo" in a New England parking lot.

Luke struggles to avoid tawdriness on today's show and Andrew embraces his tawdry side wholeheartedly as they discuss the RFK sexting scandal that titillated the world of political journalism last week. Also, Luke is joining the show from NYC, where he found himself in a security nightmare trying to cover the UN Assembly this morning.

A targeted ad on Andrew's phone blows his mind and leads to a conspiracy theory that is quickly debunked. Plus, Luke met a very unfortunate Browns fan in a bar in New York, and Andrew (finally) admits to ruining TBTL.

Andrew's inability to properly use drive-through windows is nearing a breaking point, as is Luke's addiction to McDonald's cookies. They also discuss the evolution of TikTok and Luke's adventures in hot tub buying.

Luke joins the show from Rochester, New York, after trying a red-eye flight that had him nervous. Plus, Andrew's lost luggage (and prescription meds) pins him between his two least favorite industries as he tries to sort things out.

Luke dips his toe into local politics (and longshoreman culture) in his search for a Harris/Walz yard sign. Meanwhile, Andrew's search for a cure to jet lag leads him to a Red Robin outside the Alderwood Mall.

Andrew is back from Croatia and has a bunch of Croatian Observations to share with Luke, who tries not to pee his pants during the show.

Misha Collins from "Supernatural" swings by discuss a new business opportunity for him and Luke as well as why he's been visiting the bathroom four times a night lately.

TBTL obsession, and all around talent Petey stops by to explain to Luke what a "Classic Bears" win looks like, and why he has zero percent of his ego invested in Tik Tok.

MSNBC's Chris Hayes stops by to discuss the debate, Taylor Swift, and that one time he also had really stressful rental car situation in Italy.

David From The Basement stops by with some big news, and Luke unlocks a repressed memory of a particularly stressful bathroom event in Paris.

Jen "Flash" Andrews joins Luke to discuss exercise plans and how much is too much to spend on underwear.

Luke tries to figure out why everyone in Iceland hates him in this final installment of the TBTL Travel Guide: Curing Lonely Planet-ness.

Luke tells Andrew all about his trip to Paris in today's installment of the TBTL Travel Guide: Curing Lonely Planet-ness.

Luke's European travelog continues in Sorrento, Italy, where the sea is beautiful, the land is bountiful, and the streets are much, much, much too narrow.

Luke kicks-off his new tourism series after his recent trip to Europe. Today's installment: The TBTL Travel Guide: Curing Lonely Planetness Part One: Rome.

Luke is back from his European vacation, which means he and Andrew can finally talk about grocery stores, comfortable walking shoes, and staplers.

TBTL Friendo Cassie joins the show from Oakland to talk about the new Cabbage Patch Kid in her life and to share listener stories about Cabbage Patch Kids of yesteryear.

The TBTL answering machine continues to fill-up with listeners sharing the silly songs they sing to their pets. We listen to a new batch of pet sounds with special guest Navya, a longtime TBTL Ten who also has some bad news to share with Andrew about his role on TBTL.

Phyllis "P-Fletch" Fletcher joins the show to get an update on the TBTL friendship bracelets and to hear some listener voicemails involving hookworms, dirty-minded grandmas, and a mortifying bathroom experience that will haunt us all forever.

TBTL Friendo and film buff Nick Jarin swings by to talk about movies -- but not just any movies! He and Andrew compare their top 10 lists of Movies To Watch On Mute At A Bar.

Genevieve stops by the studio to challenge us with a recent New York Times quiz about dreams and dreaming!

After a fun-filled week hearing listeners sing their pet-related songs on the TBTL listener line, Luke and Andrew are ready to crown a winner or two, after listening to a few more fabulous entries.

Andrew realizes he made a mistake regarding the TBTL Pet Sounds contest that only Steve Harvey could relate to. But mistakes aside, the latest batch of listener-submitted animal songs are SO GOOD.

Luke and Andrew discuss the American south, cummerbunds, and why Luke realizes he's a "West Coast guy." But most importantly, they listen to more of your amazing pet songs as the best competition of 2024 continues! (Sorry, Olympics. You get the silver.)

Luke and Andrew look back at their calendars and trade notes about what they were doing right before the pandemic shut the world down. (They don't know why they're talking about this, but they are.) More importantly, they also hear pet songs from TBTL listeners!

Luke and Andrew share some of the many pet songs that listeners sang into the TBTL voicemail line recently, and -- in true TBTL fashion -- they spend most of the time debating what to call this new segment.

Luke went into a part of Nashville last night that he really shouldn't have. He and Andrew also discuss an astounding claim by Disney in a new lawsuit. And Middleshelf Maggie helps Luke find the long-lost ringtone he's been searching for.

Luke is excited about a new Australian word he learned today, and Andrew is excited about some tavern-related developments in his neighborhood.

Luke is impressed with the kindness of Ryan Seacrest. Andrew is impressed with the wonders of the University of Washington Surplus Store. And they're both tickled by the audio of a Mariners outfielder talking about his monkeys.

Luke learned a very valuable lesson about telling the truth this morning, and it may change him forever. Or not. He and Andrew also offer an appreciation of LA billboards.

Luke is staying in a hotel in L.A.that might be too L.A. And Andrew offers "the Papa Murphy's of hot takes" regarding the Australian breakdancer who is getting roasted after her Olympic performance.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.