TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Andrew went to war with blackberry bushes this weekend. Luke took his shirt off at a pool party. And a Mariners fan somehow managed to get pizza delivered to a bummed-out baseball player at Angel Stadium during a game.

Luke and Andrew try to process the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. Plus, Andrew got fired from a job yesterday. (Sorry, it wasn't TBTL.)

After hearing from many listeners, Luke has a new theory as to why some characters pronounce the word "bear" like "bar." Andrew disagrees. Plus, a sriracha shortage may be around the corner, and a photojournalist captures a breathtaking moment as a swimming coach makes an underwater rescue.

Luke taste-tests the new "Healthy Coke" alternative, which is essentially vinegar and water. Andrew does not. Plus, Luke met Russell Wilson last night and encouraged him to reprise his Mr. Unlimited character.

Luke and Andrew discuss foldable shovels, tents you can't touch in the rain, and how time-lapse photography is getting Luke through his renovation projects.

The universe tried to thwart Luke's plans to enjoy an outdoor concert this weekend, but fun prevailed! Plus, Bubble The Cat gives Luke a scare, and a TBTL Ten teaches the boys something important about beach tar.

Andrew and Luke (with a little help from the New York Times) dig deep into the charming and fascinating story behind the "Jiggle Jiggle" rap that's taken over TikTok and the world.

Listeners go into deep sleuth mode to try to find the origins of Luke's new favorite photo of Andre the Giant. Plus, competing op-eds in the Washington Post debate the pros-and-cons of digital QR code menus in restaurants.

Luke and Andrew marvel over "Fake Klay Thompson'' getting access to the court at the NBA Finals because he kind of sort of looks a little like the real Klay Thompson. Plus, Luke stumbles on the coolest photograph he's ever seen, and he needs help tracking it down.

Sweden has rolled out some sexy-talking garbage cans and Andrew is not into it. Meanwhile, the Space Needle owners are suing a coffee company over a logo that subtly uses the shape of the Space Needle, leading Luke to wonder about the legal status of tossed salad and scrambled eggs. (They're calling again.)

A listener stumbles on a sketch that looks like Andrew…or does it? That's the debate. Plus, Luke's attempts to return a demolition tool go sideways at Home Depot.

Luke got a taste of the sweet new Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me digs last night. And Andrew has a new catch phrase. And scientists are checking their hypotenuses on water consumption for humans.

Luke's seatmate on his trip to Chicago has him thinking about the world at large, and how he moves through it. Meanwhile, Andrew's trying to figure out a dang meme and his dang Ticketmaster app, each to no avail.

Luke is considering a "dopamine reset", while Andrew learns that he really got away with something on his recent trip to the King County dump.

Luke and Andrew try to discuss their respective Britta water filters without sounding tooooo fancy. Plus, Luke destroyed part of his home with a mini-hammer yesterday…and he's just getting started!

Luke ran a half-marathon that he wasn't fully prepared for. It went both better and worse than he expected. Plus, Tens of listeners weigh-in on Septic Tank Talk, and Andrew has a new puttering project.

Luke picked up the phone to make a difficult phone call today, taking a major step in his own personal growth. Plus, the faceless company that owns the rights to Elvis Presley's image and likeness is cracking down on Elvis-themed weddings in Vegas.

Luke has a very satisfying adventure with his new septic tank, and Andrew takes a trip to the Shoreline dump, where he was inevitably hollered at. Plus, Luke is puzzled by a couple of homemade bumper stickers, and his cat Bubbles has learned how to fly.

Luke and Andrew are beguiled by a homemade bumper sticker created by one Walter Burbank. They also discuss the major league baseball player who has an almost comic ability to hit home runs at the exact wrong time.

Andrew's drive home from Denver was less uneventful than he had hoped, but he learned a lesson or two along the way. And Luke here's back from his AirBNB host after sending him a few gentle suggestions for future guests.

Luke and Andrew wrap-up their adventures in Denver with a final walk-through of their AirBNB and an accidental visit to the Adult Bookstore district.

Luke and Andrew wrap-up this year's TBTL-a-Thon as Andrew plots-out his trip back home and Luke plots to stay in Denver forever.

Day Four of the TBTL-a-Thon arrives and finds Andrew and Luke oversleeping and trying to trick Enterprise into giving Andrew a new rental car…which was QUITE the adventure.

Luke and Andrew try to offer the Tens of listeners a distraction from the gut-wrenching news of the day by examining Andrew' snack choices on his road trip out to Denver this week. They also take calls from listeners who have wifi stories and some amazing kitten advice to share.

Andrew celebrates two big technology wins as he and Luke stream the show live from Denver for Day 2 of the TBTL-a-Thon. Plus, Luke jogged past Russell Wilson's new football home today and felt some feelings.

Live From Denver! Luke and Andrew kick off TBTL-A-THON 13 with a live-streamed broadcast from their temporary studio. They also try to figure out what drives Andrew's car-rental decisions and if their AirBNB is owned by a Scientologist. Plus, phone calls! Fun!

TBTL Friendo Phyllis "Fletch" Fletcher stops by to talk about her newest journalistic endeavors and to help Luke and Andrew announce the new TBTL-a-Thon donor gifts!

Now Luke's having TBTL-a-Thon stress dreams, and he's locked in Kafkaesque a battle with his internet provider. Meanwhile, Andrew shares some fond memories of winters on Lake Winnipesaukee.

A quick mention of Mike Tyson's Punch Out becomes anything but quick once Luke discovers a special YouTube video related to the topic. Plus, Andrew is trying to take lessons from his stress dreams as the TBTL-a-Thon approaches. And a kid named Kai got to live his own dream when he was invited to drum with Pearl Jam.

Luke and Andrew wonder which one of them would win if they arm wrestled each other, but they make no plans to do so. They also inexpertly discuss the design flaws of some of the Galactic Empire's transport vehicles.

Luke joins the show from the storied Algonquin Hotel in New York City, where he's doing his best "Dorothy Parker After A Long Jog" imitation. Meanwhile, Andrew's anxiety about the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon is reaching new, albeit unjustified, heights.

Luke and Andrew discuss cats, kittens, Showtime at the Apollo, smokeless tobacco, Baz Luhrmann screeners, TBTL trivia night, cycling, lawnmowers, tractors, Tweety Bird t-shirts, and, of course, the Shroud of Turin.

A quick apology to Luke turns into a half-hour conversation about the viscosity of condiments. Plus, Andrew accidentally found himself embroiled in a home project last night involving something that looks like a little robot head.

Luke finally brought his new kitten home yesterday, and he's deeply, madly in love…although it was tough to take her away from her first family. We get all the deets on that, plus, Jon Bon Jovi seems to be losing his voice, and people are concerned.

Apparently Canadian astronauts are no longer allowed to commit space murder. Plus, Luke's getting his kitten tonight!

Luke tweeted a photo from the Seattle airport this weekend, and it got the attention of some city leaders. Will Luke be the change he wants to see in the world?

TBTL Friendo Brendan Francis Newnam hops on the show to talk about his new travel podcast, Not Lost, which includes a fateful trip to Vegas with one Luke Burbank. Plus, Andrew finally opens up about the first time he saw Jurassic Park.

Now that The Seattle Sounders are the best soccer team in North America, Luke and Andrew try to jump on the bandwagon. Meanwhile Andrew refuses to hear Luke's compelling argument as to why he should install a Pickle Ball court at his new house.

Luke joins Andrew in his new studio for the first time to discuss his serendipitous morning and a chance meeting in the Greenlake neighborhood. Plus, new details are out about the woman who fell down a trail toilet during a hike recently. The details are dazzling.

Luke and Andrew deal with a verifiably Bad News Day for America by soaking up some radio sunshine from the Tens of Listeners. Luke joins the show from Stockton, California, which happens to be home to one of TBTL's youngest fans. He and Andrew also hear from a youthful singing sensation on the TBTL voicemail line.

Luke suffered some DEEP embarrassment at the airport yesterday, but Andrew talks him through it. They also learn about one man's efforts to recycle gently used bars of soap left behind in hotels.

Luke is obsessed with a new TikTok trend that is very difficult to describe, but that doesn't stop him and Andrew from trying! Plus, Luke's favorite magazine gets an exclusive interview with the man who was secretly recorded dipping his hot dog into his beer at a Yankees game.

Something incredible happened to Luke earlier this week, and he didn't even plan on telling us about it. What the heck? He and Andrew also discuss the story of a woman who called 911 after falling down into an outhouse toilet.

Johnny Depp said something in court yesterday that stopped Luke in his tracks. Plus, the truckers orchestrating a protest convoy found themselves in the worst situation they could possibly imagine. It involved gridlocked traffic, Berkeley students, and an endless supply of eggs.

We joke a lot about "hot takes" on TBTL, but Luke has two very legitimate hot takes today, one of which was inspired by a photo of Henry Winkler. Luke and Andrew also discuss whether it's time to bring robot umpires into baseball, and Andrew becomes obsessed with tracking down a particularly bad Chevy Chase movie.

Luke and Andrew gear up for the Great Twitter Takeover by Elon Musk. They also compare notes on some home renovation projects, one of which led Andrew to almost have a freakout at Home Depot this weekend.

CNN's new streaming service is already history, and Netflix is struggling with its own numbers. Luke and Andrew weigh-in on the landscape of modern media….and on Paul F. Tompkins' Cameo videos, which are PERFECT.

Stephen King (the author) offered the internet a unique fish recipe the other day, and boy oh boy, did it cause a stir. Plus, the Seattle Mariners have explained why they stopped playing Louie Louie during the 7th inning stretch, but their reasoning doesn't satisfy Luke and Andrew.

Andrew's latest home project leads to an online shopping mistake that is haunting him. Plus, Luke is starting to really come around on this Nicolas Cage guy!

Andrew is very worried about today's Wordle puzzle based on what he's seeing in his Wordle chat group. Meanwhile, Luke's been digging the new HBO show Our Flag Means Death, AND he has an update on his new kitty, Bubbles, whom he's currently in a long distance relationship with.