TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke and Andrew are up-in-arms over a New York Times article on "tiny living" that totally misses the mark. They also mark the end of a short but special era in TBTL's numbering scheme, and they debate whether Sunday is truly the first day of the week.

Andrew has to say goodbye to an object that has been by his side for years. Too many years, he now realizes. And Luke recounts his adventures trying to give away a refrigerator this weekend.

Luke met a Secret Service dog wearing camo this weekend, raising the question, why does a dog have to wear camo in Las Vegas? He also learned that his dad doesn't know the difference between Wayne Newton and Lil Wayne.

Luke and Andrew enjoy a surprise visit from Genevieve, who found herself in an interesting pull-tab situation recently. Plus, Andrew wonders if his performance on a local podcast was so bad they had to scrap the whole thing.

Andrew noticed something peculiar in a book he's reading, and the discovery is causing him shame. Plus, a story about a "plane farter" is the epitome of bunk journalism. And Luke has a new favorite show, but Andrew's worried it'll make him cringe.

Luke and Andrew discuss the end of Pitchfork music as we know it, and whether or not your boss needs to take off their sunglasses while they're firing you.

Andrew experienced a true breakthrough yesterday regarding modern light bulbs, and Luke had a breakthrough with his new pellet burner, proving once again that TBTL has slipped well, well into middle ag

Luke came home to a scary, chaotic scene in his house late Saturday night, and he almost made a new friend/roommate. Plus, a 12-year-old clip of some NBA announcers bickering on-air has resurfaced. Some say it's all a joke, but Luke and Andrew aren't so sure. Oh, and Andrew got some dirty toys at The Great American Train Show this weekend.

Andrew's mind is blown when he realizes he's been combining two different actors into one person his entire life. Plus, Luke reviews the Broadway musical Hamilton.

Luke is obsessed with the fellow who sat behind him on his flight to New York City, and for good reason! Plus, TBTL's love for Stone Cold Steve Austin continues to grow.

Andrew thinks he stumbled into the perfect publishing crime. He and Luke also discuss comedian Katt Williams' recent airing of grievances. And they talk about a fascinating Washington Post piece about a man's quest to build the best in-home stereo system.

Luke has some thoughts on the new season of True Detective and some of the commercials he's been seeing in heavy rotation lately. And listener Max thinks he discovered Andrew's nightmare job.

Luke's neighbor did something interesting while plowing snow, and Andrew is fascinated by it. Plus, NBC held viewers over a barrel to get them to sign up for Peacock this weekend, then they bragged about "making history" with the move.

Luke and Andrew are preparing for the extreme winter weather, although Andrew is mostly distracted by the idea of a "Meat Door." Plus, producers at ESPN admit that they made up a bunch of names in a bonkers ploy to obtain more Emmy trophies for its on-air hosts.

Andrew wants to become a Morning Zoo radio producer, and he's been coming up with some segment ideas. Plus, the Washington Post looks into "Hotel Housekeeping Myths" to find out whether or not you should use the bedspread and coffee maker in your room.

Alaska Airlines is offering cash to travelers who were on the airplane that sprung a hole, Aaron Rodgers is refusing to apologize for accusing Jimmy Kimmel of the most horrendous crime, and [BREAKING NEWS SOUND] Andrew and Luke learn that the Seahawks just fired their coach after 14 years.

Luke and Andrew compare notes on their new basement dehumidifiers, like the young cool guys they are. Luke also tells Andrew all about the woman who's been digging a huge, mine-sized hole under her house (and why she had to stop digging…for now.)

Luke is a changed man when it comes to grocery shopping and bargain hunting. He and Andrew also discuss the many Dazzling Details related to the airplane that lost a big chunk of fuselage mid-air this weekend. They also indulge in a little football talk ahead of tonight's huge Huskies game.

Genevieve joins the show to celebrate a big moment in trash-pickup history and to play a snack-chip related quiz with Andrew. They also examine the status of their relationship on the eve of their 23rd anniversary.

After yesterday's most impossible quiz, Luke now faces what may be the easiest Winter Game in TBTL history. In fact, it's so easy, it's almost difficult. And it's about Star Wars.

Luke gobsmacks Andrew with his knowledge about the band Godsmack, and that's not even related to today's quiz! But Luke's luck runs out when he's forced to play the most impossibly difficult Winter Game ever.

Luke made quite the entrance at a recent social gathering, and it was much more than he bargained for. He and Andrew also gird their loins before jumping into today's quiz, then they look up what it means to gird one's loins. It's a whole thing. (Show image from "The Art Of Manliness: How to Gird Your Loins")

Luke and Andrew stumble on a surprise David Alan Grier cameo whilst taking a quiz about the Mandela Effect. Luke is also emotionally preparing himself for the huge Husky game today.

Phyllis "P-Fletch" Fletcher joins the show to talk about her and Andrew's close calls with internet scammery and to weigh-in on some violations of bowling etiquette that has Andrew outraged.

Andrew wrote the best stand-up joke of all time and is excited to share it with Luke. They also do their best to distinguish Jack Reacher from Jack Ryan from Joe Pickett, whoever that is.

Luke joins the show from Frankfurt, Germany, where he's had to make fake phone calls at least twice to avoid awkward interactions. He also got a taste of the local cased-meat cuisine and accidentally took a train to Siberia or thereabouts.

Luke is gearing up for his flight to Frankfurt, Germany, where he'll be checking-in on TBTL tomorrow. Andrew tries to figure out why he is a night owl. And they both try to determine whether they can tell the difference between a Jack Handy quote and a Stephen Wright joke.

Luke and Andrew celebrate Christmas the traditional way, by discussing which crackers are best in soup and whether or not Andrew cheated on Wordle today. They also test Luke's knowledge of the holiday with the help of a magazine quiz.

Luke is making plans -- both bathroom-related and non-bathroom-related -- before his flight to Germany. He also received an email that is making him very nervous about the trip.

Luke and Andrew talk a lot about meatballs after stumbling on a specialty restaurant in the greater Tacoma area. They also discuss the decision by America's most famous rat-based pizza concern to start offering more "adult" pizza options.

Andrew is upset over a meme he saw this morning. He and Luke also discuss the legacies of Hernando de Soto and Elon Musk, respectively.

Luke and Andrew are still reeling from last night's unlikely Seahawks win, although there does seem to be some family football jersey confusion. Plus, scienticians are looking into why travelers mill about and clog the gates while waiting to board an airplane.

Andrew has a cat food mystery on his hands, and he could use your help. He and Luke also look at why many food brands are changing their recipes for the worse.

Luke unveils his unusual (or possibly unhinged?) plans for Christmas week. He also just DIYed his car key fob and tests it on the air. It's a wild ride!

McDonald's has announced a new drive-through chain, and Luke feels like the national media is getting the story wrong. Plus, Luke has a garbage dilemma and needs Andrew's help.

Luke finds himself pulled into an Instagram war with one of podcasting's top influencers - Nora McInerny. He and Andrew also discuss the trailer for the upcoming edition of Grand Theft Auto and how it's sent an old Tom Petty song to the top of the charts.

Luke's Airbnb in Leavenworth has a fancy feature that he's not allowed to use. Except he is *sort of* allowed to use it? But should he? Andrew will be the judge of that. And a TBTL Ten calls in with a terrifying tale of attempted scammery.

Luke and Andrew are barely able to record today's episode of TBTL after an audio catastrophe at Luke's Airbnb. They also try to solve one of cinema's greatest mysteries: Whether or not The Daytrippers takes place in Omaha.

Jon jumps on the line to finally test Doritos' new "anti-crunch" technology. Luke and Andrew also discuss the locker rooms of their dreams.

Luke challenges Andrew to a guessing game, and what comes next will shock you. They also find themselves looking back at the Miller Genuine Draft commercials of their youth. And Luke is about to get a haircut at a Chicago barbershop he's never been to, and he's a little nervous.

Luke experienced nothing short of a miracle after waking up an hour late for his flight today. Andrew had an adventure trying to help a stranger find her way home. And they agree on a great name for their propane business, should they decide to open one.

Andrew wakes up to a flooded basement, and Luke falls down a 1987 NBA All-Star Game rabbit hole. Plus, has Luke's dad become a menace to society?

Luke's dad joins the show as he and Luke test the new water lines in Luke's studio. Plus, Luke had a heck of a time mixing concrete this weekend, and he had a heck of a time rooting for his Washington Huskies in a house full of Oregon Ducks fans. And Andrew's thinking about getting some bowling shoes.

Andrew is flabbergasted over something that happened during the show yesterday, and he's astounded by a new A.I. function in his photo software. Luke wants to know if Doritos' "crunch silences" really works, and if there's a way to test it on-air.

Andrew tells a "quick" story about the lengths he went through to talk to someone at his bank yesterday. He and Luke also stumble on a song about Tacoma that they never knew existed and that has surprising origins.

Luke's solution to heating his cold studio has led to some broadcast challenges. Plus, Google Maps sent a long line of drivers down a dirt path to nowhere, which led Luke down a long path towards the most irritating sound ever recorded.

Luke was almost cyber-attacked within an inch of his life this morning, and Andrew wants alllll the details. They also say farewell to Seattle's favorite weather reporter, Steve Pool, who helped inspire Luke's broadcast dreams.

Genevieve swings by TBTL to weigh-in on some of the recent "Rants and Raves" sent in by Seattle Times readers and to dissect Reader's Digests' tips on "how to get along with anyone."

Andrew ushers in the holiday with a special beverage and a weird tangent about peeing outdoors. He and Luke also discuss so-called "Brown Friday", a new holiday created by the plumbing industry and lazy journalists.

Luke's family is scrambling to adjust to a new Thanksgiving reality after a hot water tank blew in the basement of his parents' house. But Andrew's plans are locked in tight, and he couldn't be happier about them.