TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke and Andrew try to adjust to their new lives as ex-road dogs. They discuss Andrew's (not so?) harrowing airport adventure, a chicken sandwich that will be launched to the edge of space, and a man who is determined to bring pastrami sandwiches to Tuscany, despite all odds.

Luke and Andrew bring their epic journey to an end with a live show at Stubb's Barbecue in Austin, Texas, with amazing musical guest Shakey Graves!

Luke and Andrew check-in from the Ramble In trailer park in beautiful Marfa, Texas, where Luke is making plans to start a new life. Andrew tries to prepare him by teaching him Texas slang. And, of course, a roadtrip version of Music For Your Weekend!

Day 4 of the TBTL-a-Thon finds Luke and Andrew in a trailer park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, celebrating a minor miracle and learning to be careful which bottled water to drink.

Luke and Andrew made it to Las Vegas. They join the show from a dangerously hot RV on the outskirts of town to talk about their seedy adventures and whether ASMR is a productive way to ask people to donate to the TBTL-a-Thon.

Luke and Andrew find themselves waking up in Boise, Idaho, where they've parked their RV in the back yard of listener Sarah. They discuss the long journey ahead of them on day two of the TBTL-a-Thon roadtrip. They also discuss the best dog in the world and the worst flag in the country.

Luke and Andrew set-out on their epic RV road trip to Austin, Texas, and kick-off the 2017 TBTL-a-Thon.

Luke and Andrew listen to the top 50 TV theme songs of all time (well, they skip a few.) They also debate the best Price is Right games and the role of pecans in a mixed-nut situation. Plus: MUSIC FOR YOUR WEEKEND!

What does seeing someone run through an airport say about you, the bystander? Luke and Andrew plumb the depths of this age-old philisophical debate. Plus, Carey Burbank joins the show to share the heart-pounding adventuresof the PodPets this weekend. And a baseball mascot finds himself in hot water for a rude gesture.

Luke and Andrew spend part of the show wrangling with an RV company over next week's road trip to Austin. They also discuss the end of "the best kept secret in D.C.": a password for the Wall Street Journal that thousands of people were using. And a listener is concerned about the ads he's seeing on Facebook (and what they might mean for his marriage.)

The big TBTL road trip is now only days away, and Luke and Andrew are getting nervous. Luke has a plan to eat healthy and get some exercise on the way to Austin. Andrew has a plan to eat beef sticks. Plus: Japanese auto racing announcers go nuts at the Indy 500. And Luke tries to solve the age old mystery: Was Alanis Morrissette really singing about Dave Coulier in that one song?

Andrew's friend Beverley tell us what happened when she visited an old-timey German-themed restaurant in Australia (spoiler alert: Racism!) We also get a sample of the newest podcast from MPR, and Luke survives the rough seas of Lake Washington.

Luke stops by the offices of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to discuss the parking situation in Wallingford and Luke's new involvement in a top secret operation. Plus, Music For Your Weekend introduces Andrew to the world of Baltimore Club music.

Luke joins Andrew at the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to debate which Gallagher is the best Gallagher - Leo or Ron. Plus, Texans can now hunt pigs from hot air balloons (but that doesn't make them think they're better than you.) And Luke and Andrew recount their harrowing MPR almost-disaster.

Luke is back! He and Andrew reminisce on the glory days of computer screensavers (with a little help from the, ahem, Paris Review.) Plus, a longtime TBTL listener gets big props on national TV. And more dazzling deets on the prince of Thailand.

Phyllis "Fletch" Fletcher and Steve Scher of KUOW fame join the show to celebrate World Turtle Day and to discuss Steve's very serious brush with death.

Nick Jarin of the NW Nerd Podcast joins the show to talk about a sandwich war raging in Western New York and why thousands of digital bunnies -- some with mustaches and monocles -- will never wake up again.

Luke, Andrew and The StuBot gather at American Public Media to discuss Stu's upcoming dance recital. They also call Luke's wife, Carey, to address Luke's paralyzing fear of carnival rides. And Maria Bamford delivers a commencement address for the ages

Luke and Andrew meet up in "Studio P" in St. Paul and spend literally the entire show trying to think up a funny name for one of the segments... they do not succeed. (Yep, it's one of *those* episodes.)

Live on tape from a storage room at American Public Media, it's a Wednesday afternoon edition of TBTL! The StuBot joins Luke and Andrew to discuss a Home Depot heist that could have gone so well, if only the perpetrator were named Shannon. Plus, are the boys ready for a week of fund raising at Minnesota Public Radio?

Luke learns something very surprising and somewhat concerning about his online behavior. Andrew realizes he's been leaving food on his lips for too long. Conan O'Brien's writers may have stolen a bunch of jokes. And we welcome our new TBTL sponsor, Vinegar Dogs.

Luke and Andrew delve into The Mystery Of The Naked Man On The Shark and also respond to some recent criticisms of their podcast.

Luke and Andrew try to solve a public bathroom-related mystery that has Andrew a little upset. They also dissect the dazzling details regarding the Wendy's chicken nugget kid. And we hear about what may be the worst dentist in the world.

Luke and Andrew try to solve a public bathroom-related mystery that has Andrew a little upset. They also dissect the dazzling details regarding the Wendy's chicken nugget kid. And we hear about what may be the worst dentist in the world.

Luke's childhood skateboarding dreams are finally coming true, while Andrew's adult dream of rollerblading continues to elude him. Plus, Southern Comfort, aka "Andrew's Special Make Out Juice" updates their recipe.

Andrew broke the law this weekend, then returned to the scene of the crime. Luke wants details. Plus, the dubious origins of Fidget Spinners, the hot toy craze sweeping the nation.

Luke finally finds a whiz-bang tech product that even he won't buy. He and Andrew also try to help a listener who finds himself in a very embarrassing situation.

Luke and Andrew discuss coping mechanisms to save their friendship during their road trip to Austin. Plus, a New York coffee shop is suing Starbucks over "stealing" it's unicorn drink idea, and we get details on the amazing Cheyenne bunker, which is built inside a mountain. And of course, Music For Your Weekend!

Andrew puts Luke's knowledge to the test with an impromptu quiz. They also discuss a study that says your cat may actually like you and they fret over the details of their Austin road trip. Plus, Andrew regrets a comment he made on the internet.

Luke has a crazy new toilet seat that lights up at night. He and Andrew discuss that and an exposé about wildlife photos that aren't so wild after all.

Luke joins Andrew from an undisclosed location to announce details of the live June 10th show in Austin! Plus, a man honors his dead friend by flushing him down the toilet(s), and a guy in Oregon is fined for casually referring to himself as an "engineer."

Luke joins Andrew at the offices of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to pour one out for Andrew's favorite cable store. Plus, Ja Rule's attempt to host the fanciest music festival of all time turns into one of the biggest disasters imaginable.

Television's Chris Hayes joins the show to talk about his book tour, what it's like to get blown-off by TBTL, and whether Andrew actually exists. He also finally weighs-in on the Judgement Night soundtrack. Plus, Music For Your Weekend!

Luke has important developments to share in the lives of his PodPets. Andrew decides to give an impromptu audio editing lesson on the show. And Luke wonders if Andrew is a super-taster, and not just a super-baby, when it comes to food choices.

Scammers got a hold of Luke's bank card number, and he spent the morning watching them make purchases with it. He and Andrew also address some listener concerns about TBTL summer plans. And some lucky folks in Phoenix are getting their first taste of self-driving cars.

Luke and Andrew play an audio-drop guessing game that leads to an exploration of the saddest movie of all time (in Andrew's estimation.) Plus, two researchers are compiling data on UFO sightings, including apparent fireballs in the sky. And professional golf rules are changing after a golfer unfairly lost a hundred thousand dollars.

Andrew has a mini-meltdown at a fancy fundraiser. Luke spends 12 hours at an unusual underground poker game. And a 12-year old drives 800 miles across dangerous, Australian terrain.

Public radio's Barbara Bogaev joins the show to talk about life hacks, lock picking, and how she ended up on a terrorist watch list. Plus, a new TBTL jingle and Music For Your Weekend!

Luke and Andrew delve into the strange, 1990's world of ill-considered musical collaborations, and they imagine Cypress Hill's writing process. Plus, a man claims a Scottish territory as his own, and the New York Times introduces us to California's "Night Surfers" (whom, we believe, deserve a quiet night.)

The Earth just survived a close encounter with an asteroid, thanks in part to a NASA's "planetary defense officer." Meanwhile, Tom Brady skips his scheduled appearance at the White House. And Luke explains why asking a girl on a date is better if she has no idea who you are or that you live across the street from her.

Luke and Andrew discuss how they would spend their time in prison if they were ever thrown in the clink. Plus, another fast food chain is jumping on the Google bandwagon without Google's help. And we finally get to the bottom of the Burro Rey mystery.

Luke and Andrew research the proper care of jeans and whether or not you have to wash them after wearing them for months on end, even if your wife asks you to. Plus, we look at the real cost of imaginary New York apartments as presented in your favorite TV shows. And Shia LaBeouf is making art again. Can he save it from the trolls?

Andrew and his computerized genie friend put Luke to the test in a celebrity guessing game. Plus, Google strikes back against Burger King's attempt to hijack people's Home devices. And we learn some dazzling details about Grace Slick, Cher, and Sheena Easton.

Andrew and his computerized genie friend put Luke to the test in a celebrity guessing game. Plus, Google strikes back against Burger King's attempt to hijack people's Home devices. And we learn some dazzling details about Grace Slick, Cher, and Sheena Easton.

A new Burger King (Burro Rey?) commercial purposely activates people's Google devices. A newspaper is taking flack for reporting on the criminal past of the United Airlines victim. And a listener wants clarification on Luke and Andrew's rules for cell phone etiquette.

Luke and Andrew discuss the second lives of toilets (or "terlets", as Luke calls them), and the top three factors that could get you kicked off an airplane if it's overbooked. Plus, more shame-eating confessions on the ol' voicemail line (206-414-8285).

Luke and Andrew discuss a man who tried to dine-and-dash by jumping into the sea and whether it's fair to call him an "aspiring rapper." Plus, an airplane passenger finds out what happens when the airline wants him to give his seat back to them.

Luke tries a nasty-sounding coffee experiment in his hotel room in Portland. Andrew tries to guess how many Big Macs are in his body parts. And a listener finds a way to make the guys sound even more drunk. Plus, Music For Your Weekend!

Luke and Andrew discuss their brief unpleasantness during yesterday's podcast. Plus, a reasonable explanation of why Shia Labeouf's new movie has only sold a few tickets. And when internet trolls take on Shia's anti-Trump art project, they get very, very crafty.

Rudy "The Pod Dog" Burbank has become a therapy pup while Carey is under the weather, so Luke and Andrew discuss when it's acceptable to let dogs share the couch with humans. Plus, Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad created a foreseeable backlash online. Luke and Andrew debate whether the backlash was appropriate.