TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke discovers a new bathroom-themed Halloween toy that may end up replacing Andrew on the show. Plus, dazzling deets on dog noses! Special thanks to Brian Dolman and Kenneth Ney for supporting today's episode!

Luke takes the show into the kitchen, where he cooks corned beef while Andrew Googles ingredients for him. They also discuss why Chinese banks are hiring people to snoop around bathrooms. Oh, there's also a lot of Far Side talk. Special thanks to Natalie Boyle and David Ezell for supporting this episode of TBTL!

Luke woke up with a pit in his stomach today and realized that Summer is truly, truly over for a long, long time. This naturally leads to an examination of the musical works of The Fabulous Thunder Birds and The Georgia Satellites. Also, America found an unexpected hero during last night's presidential debate. And, in No Point Conversion, Luke and Andrew discuss a particularly depressing Browns game. Thanks to Samantha Hartman and Danielle Walsh for supporting today's episode!

Phyllis "The Fletch" Fletcher joins the show to talk about her recent reunion with her childhood pen-pal from behind the Iron Curtain. Plus, Andrew is having some some issues expressing himself lately. He and Phyllis also discuss nefarious actions by the Egg Council, secret hiding places in libraries, and Music For Your Weekend!

Tom Tangney joins the show to review some films, analyze Andrew's performance on KIRO today, and recall some of his fondest TBTL memories. Also, Luke checks in from a sad hotel room near the Seattle airport to explain how he ended up there.

Andrew is having a bad day, mostly because a beloved member of his family has been peeing in his closet. Luke tries to channel his inner Jackson Galaxy to help out. Then they discuss the fascinating world of sonic design as explored in a recent story by writer Jack Hitt. Special thanks to Dan Masters and Claudia Carrillo for supporting today's episode!

Luke and Andrew review this weekend's SNL debate send-up, then they have their own debate over whether anonymous authors have a right to keep their identities hidden. Plus, why Luke will probably skip tonight's VP debate, and a letter from a listener who has - undebatably - the worst friends ever. Thanks to James Callaghan and Patricia Middleton for supporting today's show!

We finally hear how Luke fared during his "surprise half-marathon" this weekend. Meanwhile, Andrew continues to manicure his Yelp portfolio, Luke has a huge revelation about eating food on the air, and Homeland Security has its eyes on Alabama Hill. Plus, Kim and Kanye's scary weekend, and why Australians sometimes have to light their toilet paper on fire. And stay tuned for an epic edition of No Point Conversion! Special thanks to Barbara Adams and Maria Maillet for supporting today's show!

It's Luke and Andrew's Friday, and they start the celebration a tad early, with talk of Pee Problems, Clown Crimes, and Prudish Pandas. Special thanks to Meghan Rowley and Graham Ames for supporting today's episode!

Luke got a speeding ticket on his way down to the law offices of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat this morning. He and Andrew discuss the difficulty of not saying "thank you" when a police officer hands you a ticket. Plus, the complications of maintaining law and order in Antarctica, and why you should never anger the elves. Special thanks to Jeffrey Boerner and Darrin Murdoch for supporting today's TBTL!

MSNBC's Chris Hayes joins the show to discuss how Bill Murray personally helped him throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field. Plus, a public marriage proposal goes awry, and a very special baby is born - but don't call it a three-parent baby. Special thanks to Helder Mira and Shari Steelsmith-Duffin for supporting today's episode!

Andrew's recent online shopping trip leads him to incorrectly compare President Lyndon Johnson to third baseman George Brett. Meanwhile, Luke shares his opinions on the movies Elvis & Nixon and Grand Theft Parsons. Plus, Mike Birbiglia learns that you can never be sincere on the internet, and a new statue in Arizona helps Luke discover his new radio hero. Special thanks to Margo Feather and Mark Devries for supporting today's episode!

Luke has some regrets after spending the weekend with CBS television celebrities. Andrew's regrets are closer to home. They discuss these things and a breaking news story from 2010. Plus, week 3 of No Point Conversion finds Luke and Andrew feeling good about the future. Special thanks to Greg Rohrbach and Rodney Anderson for supporting today's episode!

Andrew and Luke are in Phoenix, where Luke is stressing out about his upcoming live show at the Herberger Theater. Andrew tries to help him write some jokes. Also, a conversation about a record sent into outer-space warps into an analysis of appropriate fan interaction at baseball games. Plus, Music For Your Weekend! Special thanks to Patrick Meagher and Beth and Brent Lindholm for making this episode possible!

Luke and Andrew wreak havoc on the space-time continuum with today's TBTL from a public radio conference in Phoenix, Arizona, where they address the age old question, "When is a lanyard just a lanyard?" Plus, a Canadian Mint employee finds a brilliant and uncomfortable way to steal gold from work, and a Malaysian man finds an ingenious way to live in an airport.

Luke and Andrew join forces in the Valley of the Sun to bring you this edition of TBTL. They have an update on Andrew's AZ hotel accommodations (spoiler alert: Andrew is still alive), and they recount their public radio karaoke adventures of the night before. Plus, an uncomfortable history of Luke and Andrew's romantic almost-encounters with women over the years, a ranking of bubble gums, and a lesson in unsaid grammar rules.

News of a crime ring has Andrew second-guessing (more like third- or fourth-guessing) his hotel accommodations as he preps for his trip to Phoenix. Meanwhile, Luke is sad about the Pitt/Jolie breakup, but news about self-driving cars is cheering him up a bit. Special thanks to Levi Fuller and Lindsay Lewellyn for supporting today's episode!

Luke and Andrew discuss Andrew's plan to crash a public radio conference in Phoenix this week, including his questionable lodging situation. Plus, how to find your inner Bill Murray and not worry about male pattern baldness. And, week 2 of No Point Conversion finds the boys less than jubilant. Special thanks to Anthony Bedoya and Yao Yao Chen for supporting today's show!

Luke and Andrew taught a class about podcasting this week. (I'll give you a moment to let that sink in.) On today's show, they discuss how their experience went, and we listen back to their presentation at the School for Visual Concepts in Seattle.

Luke joins the show from Portland, where he's dangerously high on coffee. He and Andrew discuss whether they'd use a solid gold toilet, if given the opportunity, and why the iPhone's new gif service is creating some NSFW headaches. Thanks to Anthony Bedoya and Yao Yao Chen for supporting today's show.

Professors Burbank and Walsh gear up for their podcasting class tonight. Plus, putting the "five second rule" to the test, saving regional slang, and how Andrew became a battery-head.

A former TBTL guest is embroiled in a lawsuit...and a bit of a mystery. Luke and Andrew try to untangle the ins-and-outs of that story. Plus, another day, another uncomfortable parking lot encounter for one Andrew Walsh. Special thanks to Kelly Walsh and Andrew Groeninger for sponsoring today's show!

Andrew insists on sinking today's show like a submarine, but Luke makes sure to keep it afloat. They discuss the upcoming podcast class they're hosting on Weds, Andrew's most successful tweet, and the Angela Lansbury hoax they fell for. Plus, the 2016 return of No Point Conversion! Special thanks to Andrea Allen and Anna Molpus for supporting today's show!

Luke finds himself in Chicago, "elbow deep in Japanese candy." He and Andrew discuss the new movie that reinvents to story of Sully Sullenberger, why Luke had to use a "germ Jacuzzi", and the pros and cons of Apple's new wireless earbuds. Plus, Music For Your Weekend!

Luke is taking over KUOW's Twitter account today, and he's not sure what he should do with his new found power. Meanwhile, Andrew might be a dog. Or maybe not. They discuss the naming conventions of Rambo movies and advice from the New York Times on how to pick the fastest check-out line. Special thanks to Dan Nicholson and Christian Mckee for supporting today's episode!

Luke joins Andrew at the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to discuss meat and meat-like products, unfortunate football emojis, and the end of headphones as we know them. Plus, did someone say "Dreamcatcher?" Special thanks to Claire E. and George McFall and Meredith Gibbins

Luke and Andrew try to solve a fantasy football moral dilemma involving an immoral quarterback. Jessica Fletcher may be leaving Cabot Cove and heading to Westeros. And a listener explains how a flimsy bathroom door could have cost her her marriage. Special thanks to Stephen Koranda and Tom Desrochers for supporting today's TBTL!

Luke and Andrew wake up at the crack of 10:30am to bring you this Labor Day edition of TBTL. Luke's dealing with some stress-induced back pain, and Andrew manages to make matters worse. Then we listen back to the episode where Luke fully realized he'd just bought a house that needs a LOT of work.

Andrew checks in from LA, carrying around some frustration with his fancy-but-not-so-fancy hotel room. Luke is thrilled about the possible resurrection of "Corky St. Clair".

The rain could not stop the TBTL Summer Picnic. But it could send it indoors. Hundreds of Tens packed into the Chateau Ste. Michelle wine tasting room for some good food, great wine, and average-to-slightly-above-average podcasting by Luke, Andrew, Jen and Sean. Plus: The crowning of the official 2016 Song of the Summer!

Luke, Andrew, Carey and PodDog record the show en route to the TBTL Summer Picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. They discuss their rain plan for the picnic, why it matters what we say to dogs, and a pretty good spoof that Luke spent 22 minutes constructing.

A new American Airlines commercial encourages flyers to be courteous to each other, which sends Andrew on a very uncourteous rant. Plus, Luke has finished watching Stranger Things, and Andrew is looking for The Light Of The Naaru.

Luke and Andrew mourn the passing of Gene Wilder and his brilliant comic timing. Plus, what Michelangelo's David has to do with Andrew's linen suit, and the truth behind Bob Ross' hair.

Luke and Andrew mansplain "mansplaining" to each other, drawing on examples from their own lives. Plus, the StuBot checks in from the Minnesota state fair, Andrew considers going public-radio-rogue, and North Korea gives Netflix a run for its money.

A new article says Seattle's low-brow teriyaki scene is getting killed-off by tech-bro transplants. Luke and Andrew do their part to stop this with an on-air teriyaki lunch. Plus, Andrew calls B.S. on a "news story" about KFC, and Luke is concerned about an Anne of Green Gables reboot and what it could mean for the future of puffy sleeves.

Things get Very Australian Very Quickly when Luke stops by Andrew's house to quiz him on words from down under. Plus, more Coffee Mug-Related Talk than you can shake a stir stick at.

Andrew is ready to throw his phone out the window, and it's not because of something he heard on TBTL. Luke tries to offer some advice, and they also end up discussing the ongoing fallout from the death of Gawker. Plus: Luke discovers "Stranger Things", and the final two contenders in the Song of the Summer contest are announced!

Luke has made a huge mistake, and he wants to correct it. Also, it turns out he and Andrew have been on similar missions to obtain a piece of 1980s-era equipment. They discuss these issues, along with the Tragically Hip's final concert and a group of drunk Americans who accidentally found themselves in the wrong country.

Luke and Andrew greet the heat and celebrate summer in this special episode of TBTL! Luke broadcasts from a kiddie pool in his backyard and sips cocktails while Andrew makes his way through a box of Popsicles in Wallingford. They discuss the summers of their childhoods, the time Luke joined a break dancing crew, and why they both are having the best summers of their lives.

Luke and Andrew offer an oral history of their respective relationships with the soft drink Fresca. They also reflect on the demise of Gawker.com and Ryan Lochte's adventures in Rio, real and imagined.

Luke and Andrew compare brands of almonds and rank their favorite frozen novelty treats. They also discuss the end of Larry Wilmore's show on Comedy Central, a reversal in the "Making A Murderer" case, and the latest exploits of Port Townsend's most famous Victorian couple.

Luke and Andrew discuss clean bathrooms, Luke's new beard, amazing Olympic moments, and drink shaming.

Luke returns to TBTL to right the ship and introduce the world to his newest, fuzziest family member. He and Andrew also discuss a bizarre story involving Alec Baldwin and his favorite painting. Plus, why Michael Caine had to legally change his name. And they announce the final four contenders in the Song of the Summer contest!

Special guest Aaron Roden joins the show to make a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about his Air-Raid podcast and to use the word "woke" a lot. He and Andrew (sort of) discuss President Obama's new summer playlist, Aaron's history with Dungeons & Dragons, and why Andrew needs a new bowling nickname, stat.

Andrew and Genevieve visit Sean DeTore's kitchen for Cooking With Sean: Picky Eaters Edition...which really just ends up being a nice dinner with friends. They also discuss whether or not Andrew did the right thing when confronted with an ethical dilemma at the grocery store.

Andrew and Phyllis spend the afternoon bowling, gambling, and drinking Slurpees.

Phyllis "The Fletch" Fletcher joins Andrew to discuss their upcoming careers as Olympic athletes, painful moments behind the microphone, and Norway's "Slow TV" movement. Plus, listeners weigh-in on where Phyllis and Andrew should record the show tomorrow. (Ideas include hot tub boats, bbq boats, and stealing Luke's boat.)

Stu "The StuBot" Neuman joins Andrew to talk trash about the other TBTL fill-in hosts. Plus, today's Olympic update involves weird swimmer hickeys and a cruise ship full of tall people. And the first winners of the Song of the Summer contest are announced!

Andrew invites Genevieve on the show to ask her if there are any podcasts she's *not* appearing on these days. They also debate the pros and cons and poopy-water of this year's Olympics. A college in Ohio claims to be unveiling a "Pizza ATM", which makes no sense. They also have an update on Operation Antique Ashtrays and Music For Your Weekend!

Japan's #1 Mixer, Sean DeTore, joins Andrew today to talk terrariums, pinball, push-ups, and the 7 Deadly Sins of Interviewing. Plus, Aaron Mason jumps in the studio just in time to play a special botanical quiz called "Harry Planter." And Sean answers listener questions.