TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.)

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.

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.)

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Found Magazine's Davy Rothbart joins Luke and Andrew to ask the Tens of Listeners to help him solve an 18 year old mystery.

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!

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.

Andrew found a surprise waiting for him when he went to his local bead store this week. He tells Jon and Luke all about that as they gear up to make hundreds upon hundreds of friendship bracelets for this year's TBTL-a-Thon.

Luke and Andrew trade notes on mapping software, cereal bowls, unopened emails, and (of course) pureed soup. And Luke has an update on his email battle with a Chinese retailer.

An airport observation leads Luke and Andrew to explore the many Yelp reviews of a woman named Donna, who apparently contains multitudes. Also, Luke is fighting with a faceless Chinese company over a light fixture he bought, and he doesn't seem to be winning.

Andrew has some VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS about Applebee's "Riblets". He and Luke also exchange notes on hotel room dining. And listeners weigh-in on super-smellers and Facebook Marketplace scammers.

Luke made a bit of mistake while tipping a worker this weekend, which then led to a slow-speed chase down a country road. And some Tens help Andrew solve an audio mystery that he raised on the show last week.

TBTL Employee #1 Jon Sklaroff joins the show to talk about the Zoom parties planned for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon and whether or not he and Luke and Andrew can actually make enough friendship bracelets for every TBTL donor. They also discuss confusing public service announcements, paddle boarding, and NFL-themed bar mitzvahs.

Andrew had a strange experience at the doctor's office yesterday, and he blames it on the sin of pride.

One of Luke's patented online spoofs leads him and Andrew into the dark-roast depths of Kevin Costner's new coffee venture. Andrew is also preparing for his new role as a distinguished educator, and a story about the indictment of a New Jersey power broker prompts some incredible photojournalism.

Andrew had an intense interaction at the ballpark this weekend when he got into a passive aggressive fight with his future self.

Luke and Andrew announce the plans for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon, which will involve thousands of beads and Andrew bossing people around. Plus, in order to appease their younger demographic, they also discuss Gunsmoke and Bonanza.