TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke and Andrew discuss a misguided man's misguided plans to become a real-life Willy Wonka, and a city in Japan unveils public restrooms with see-through walls. Also, a close call with trash collectors sends Luke's garbage anxiety into his dreamscapes. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.

Luke is back from vacation with a harrowing tale from his time at sea. It involves a knife, freezing cold water, and an underwear-hug to remember. Plus, David Blaine did something with balloons, and Andrew is convinced that the future of podcasting lies in the capable hands of Reader's Digest. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.

The 2020 TBTL Summer Games come to a close with a custom quiz about minor league baseball teams. Plus, Andrew come *this close* to impressing Luke by almost remembering the story of a feral child. And Mike Pesca confirms that he was once on a treadmill between Charles Barkley and John Mellancamp. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Once-disgraced Quiz Master Bill in Toronto returns with a new challenge for Luke and Andrew: Can they guess the true origins of English words? And if not, who will get fired this time?

On day nine of the TBTL Summer Games, Luke and Andrew try to answer the age-old question: Do people like the TBTL Summer Games? Plus, listener Tony challenges the boys on their knowledge of dinosaurs. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.

Day 8 of the TBTL Summer Games keeps Luke guessing poorly performed pop songs. And Andrew (AKA "Iceman") falls for a bean-related spoof. Today's show is sponsored by FuboTV. Visit FuboTV.com/tbtl to get 15% off your first month and a free trial.

The TBTL Summer Games continue with a Name That Tune game involving a badly-played recorder (or "flutophone" if you prefer.) Plus, Andrew gets a new, unfortunate nickname. Today's show is sponsored by Coastal. Visit Coastal.com/tbtl to get 50% off your first pair of glasses.

Luke and Andrew continue the TBTL Summer Games and admit to some of their highest crimes and misdemeanors. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.

On day 5 of the TBTL Summer Games, British listener Paul challenges the lads on English geography, and Luke impresses Andrew with his ear for Oasis. Today's show is sponsored by Purple. Visit Purple.com/TBTL10 and use promo code TBTL10 for 10% off any order of $200 or more

It's Day 4 of the TBTL Summer Games! Andrew digs up one of his favorite quizzes of all time to see if Luke can tell the difference between a football coach and a serial killer — with a little help from the Ultimate Halloween Playlist. Today's show is sponsored by Sun Basket. Visit SunBasket.com/TBTL and use promo code TBTL to get $35 off.

Day 3 of the TBTL Summer Games has Andrew staring into the maw of Mount Doom as Luke tests him on his very minimal Lord of the Rings knowledge. Today's show is sponsored by Doordash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

Day 2 of the TBTL Summer Games has Luke trying to tell the difference between Donovan songs and vegetarian restaurants. There's also some talk of the Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.

Luke and Andrew kick-off the 2020 TBTL Summer Games with a quiz about -- wait for it -- summertime! They also revisit the 1989 classic Back to the Beach starring Annette Funicello, Pee-Wee Herman, and maybe Wolfman Jack? That can't be right. Today's show is sponsored by Purple. Visit Purple.com/TBTL10 and use promo code TBTL10 for 10% off any order of $200 or more

Luke and Andrew argue about a TBTL editorial decision, but all ends well when they discover a 2012 write-up about them in a radio trade publication. Plus, a break-in at a ninja museum reminds Luke why he wanted to be a ninja when he was a kid. Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

Luke is fascinated by the story of a man who sailed around the world without any modern instruments…not even a watch! And Andrew recalls the time he was pulled over for menacing neighbors from a white, windowless van. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.

Luke and Andrew have a LOT of opinions on pickles! Also, scientists shoot a laser at the moon to prove that it's moving away from the earth. Come on, Moon! And a state rep from Rhode Island uses the Democratic Convention to brag about the state's calamari.

Luke and Andrew enjoy an oral history of a scene from The Simpsons' that has reached icon status. They also discuss some of the highlights and weird-lights of last night's Democratic convention. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.

Luke and Andrew offer an appreciation of the NPR commentators of old (Bailey White, we're looking at you!) Plus, yesterday was the hottest day on record. Ever. At least in a place called "Furnace Creek, Death Valley." Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

Luke and Andrew learn more about Lawnchair Larry's ill-fated flight in a balloon chair. And a football player's attempt to sneak a woman into training camp goes awry. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.

A listener comment sends Luke and Andrew on an audio journey of discovery. Plus, David Blaine is up to his old tricks, this time involving balloons. And Andrew is still freaking out about this whole "pandemic" thing. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Luke feels guilty for watching Hoarders after cleaning and organizing his own house. Andrew tries to stand up for himself during a tense moment at Goodwill. Plus, should Netflix and other streaming services stop skipping the credits at the end of movies and TV shows? Today's show is sponsored by Coastal. Visit Coastal.com/tbtl to get 50% off your first pair of glasses.

A 39 year old Phil Collins song is now topping the charts thanks to a viral video. Also, Andrew might sue Google for reasons he doesn't completely understand. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.

TBTL Friendo and Energy Drink Consultant Camaro Kev joins the show to discuss the worst Disney ride of all time. And boy, is it bad. Plus, a listener tells a harrowing story of dog poop etiquette. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Andrew had a somewhat embarrassing run-in with a West Wing actor yesterday. And Luke finally digs into the pile of Lotto tickets he got for Christmas. Plus, is TikTok really doomed in the US? And how much does it matter? Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.

Andrew is about to betray one of his favorite personal possessions, but he doesn't want to hurt its feelings. Or does he? Plus, writer Drew Magary's attempts to improve his own scrawled handwriting inspires Luke to do the same. Today's show is sponsored by Doordash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

Luke has a dream about Rita Wilson, which reveals something about his relationship with Tom Hanks. Meanwhile, Andrew stumbles on an old audio artifact from his youth, and they discuss the fascinating life of Pat O'Day, a Seattle broadcasting legend who became an unwitting foe to the hippies of the Pacific Northwest. Today's show is sponsored by Sun Basket. Visit SunBasket.com/TBTL and use promo code TBTL to get $35 off.

Andrew is now *cooking* his laundry, and Luke is adjusting the parameters of his 60 Day Challenge. They also debate the plate garnishes at Denny's restaurants. (Luke is a parsley man. Andrew prefers the orange slice.) Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.

Luke launches a new personal improvement project he calls The Sixty-Day Challenge. Andrew eats a big sandwich in the car. Plus, it's looking more and more like Microsoft will buy Tiky-Toky. Today's show is sponsored by Doordash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

Tig Notaro swings by to talk about her new podcast Don't Ask Tig. She also talks to Luke and Andrew about her plans to become a nutritionist, how she dealt with chronic pain for years, and why she has zero anxiety on trash pickup day. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

A Red Lobster employee in Ohio makes a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, and Luke and Andrew reminisce about their childhood watches. Today's show is sponsored by Miro. Visit Visit Miro.com/tbtl to start collaborating for free.

Steve "The StuBot" Neuman joins the show to discuss the MN State Fair's plans to hold a "drive-through" event and the unfortunate face-mask politics of Yakov Smirnoff. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Luke and Andrew find themselves engrossed in a Taco Bell fansite. Also, the original Deadspin is coming back! (But it won't be called "Deadspin".) And animals say the darnedest things. Today's show is sponsored by Miro. Visit Visit Miro.com/tbtl to start collaborating for free.

Luke and Andrew had a wonderful weekend enjoying the return of baseball, but now Andrew's feeling guilty. Andrew also tries to reprise some of his famous voice characters, much to Luke's chagrin. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Luke and Andrew debate whether or not Summertime is the best song by Will Smith. Plus, Andrew spills the beans on a pot-smoking mascot, and Luke figures out why green screens are green. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription.

Seattle's hockey team finally has a name, the New York Times just bought the podcast Serial, and the world continues to burn around us. Oh, and we have some Blursdays! Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

Mary "The TBTL Virgin" checks in from Arizona, where she is writing poems about bras and still not listening to TBTL. Plus, Listener Tracy tries to help Luke and Andrew memorize the state capitals with a song. Tour The States Song (from Marbles The Brain Store)

Taco Bell is betraying Luke, just like Chewbacca betrayed Grimli in the Last Star Fighter. Plus, listeners take over the show with a V-Mail Frenzy, and Andrew realizes he's basically becoming the "Meme War Dad". Today's show is sponsored by Notion. Visit Notion.com/tbtl for 10% off a team plan.

Susan Orlean may be the one person on earth who can blast-out a drunken tweet storm and still be delightful. Plus, Luke was impressed by the new 30 Rock special, and Andrew wants to be a Hobbit? Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription.

Luke and Andrew are back on Andrew's roof, talking shark attacks, twitter hacks, and the airplanes that keep flying overhead. Plus, Andrew has a marketing idea for the local AM news station. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.

Luke is in town, so Andrew set up a special, socially-distant outdoor recording studio for today's show! They discuss Power Points and things that are cake. Plus, Airbnb wants customers to send free money to would-be hosts who are losing money during the pandemic. Today's show is sponsored by Doordash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

Andrew tries (and fails) to add a little flair to the show with the help of some celebrity trivia, and Luke considers dropping TikTok — not just because of security concerns, but also because of a new trend that he does not like. Also, Luke insists he's not a "Dirty Bird." Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.

Luke and Andrew have a lot of Top Stories that they completely ignore so they can instead take the APM listener survey. Also, Luke is very into the TV show Alone, and Andrew considers working for a local radio station that's "as cool now as it was then!" Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.

Luke spent the weekend happily enjoying middle age and watering his lawn, while Andrew was out there literally busting his butt on Rollerblades. Plus, Atlas Obscura offers the dazzling history of people slipping on banana peels. And soap opera directors learn how to film love scenes in the age of coronavirus. Today's show is sponsored by Doordash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary just declared "irregardless" a word, even though it's not really a word. Luke and Andrew also discuss Unsolved Mysteries, how to get ahead in podcasting, and Russell Wilson's "unique" hands. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Gary Larson is back with new Far Side cartoons, and a Japanese theme park encourages roller coaster riders to "scream inside their hearts." Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Andrew finally gets his hands on some of them goofy flavored potato chips, only to find himself betrayed by them. Also, Vermont outlaws throwing away food in non-compostable bins, and Luke learns that Dixie Cups were sort of the "Zoom" of the 1918 Flu pandemic. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Luke and Andrew both played around in the sandwich space yesterday and were happy with their respective results. Plus, Luke forgot what year it is, and a listener shares a horrifying story of a 1990s house party gone wrong. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Luke is trying to attract humming birds to his window, and Andrew is confused about hashtags. Plus, we've maybe been measuring dogs ages the wrong way!

Andrew grills Luke in a quiz all about grills, with a little help from Paula Abdul. And Luke's mom sings her special sparkler song. Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.

Andrew is uneasy about an upcoming appointment, and Luke is questioning his relationship with his cat. Plus, Vanilla Ice had a misguided plan to perform at a restaurant in virus-ravaged Texas, and a restaurant in South Carolina uses blow-up dolls to fill seats. Today's show is sponsored by True Botanicals. Get 15% off your first purchase at TrueBotanicals.com/tbtl.