TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Aaron "The Ace of Mace" Mason joins Andrew for day two of their podcast experiment. Aaron is in trouble with some listeners after yesterday's show. We discuss that, Andrew's embarrassingly thin skin, and how not to write a Yelp review. Plus: Defend Yourself: Burning Man Edition.

Aaron "The Ace of Mace" Mason from the Grapes of Rad joins Andrew in the fancy new studios of KIRO radio, where someone has been leaving strange gifts outside the station. He and Andrew discuss the Associated Press' war on flossing, how to "savor" a TV show, and Auntie Jessica's Case Files. Then Aaron insults one of TBTL's most loyal listeners.

Stu "The StuBot" Neuman joins Andrew to sort out the latest scandal to rock the TBTL Song of the Summer contest and to discuss very, very large bologna sandwiches.

Luke finds himself unexpectedly in Las Vegas, where "nude podcasting" is apparently a big thing. He and Andrew listen to a bunch of Song of the Summer nominees and crown the final 16 contenders.

It's Steve Nelson's last day as the boss of TBTL. He joins the show to talk about the highlights and lowlights of working with Luke and Andrew and to say a heartfelt goodbye. Also, Luke eats a bag of sausage and Andrew gets emotional over an Ethernet cable.

Luke and Andrew delve deep into a Twitter mystery that they actually don't want solved. They also discuss Sarah Silverman's DNC performance, the USA Freedom Kids, and Amy Grant. Again.

Luke joins the show from the parking lot of a Super Target in Littleton, Colorado. He and Andrew discuss minivans, Amy Grant songs, the upcoming Million Clown March, fashion, and a new Amazon series that is taking the world by storm. (NOTE FROM STU: It's Netflix, Andrew)

Luke and Andrew go long bombs away on this Monday episode of TBTL. They announce some more details for the summer picnic potluck. They also discuss a professional baseball player's insolent tantrum, Hillary Clinton's new video game, and Luke's experience in locker rooms.

Luke is not sure which Jim Carrey character he should imitate when he arrives at a fancy party tonight. Meanwhile, Andrew refuses to belong to any TV Club that would have him as a member. They discuss these topics, as well as a reporter busted for playing Pokemon Go at a press conference, a reverse prank call by Rap Master Maurice, and Music For Your Weekend!

Luke is cranked up after hosting a morning radio show and drinking 100 cups of coffee. Andrew is sluggish after staying up all night watching special episodes of Murder, She Wrote. So, yeah. Things get sloppy. They discuss the official end of the VCR, the resurgence of classic North Korean spycraft, and whether or not they know what words mean.

Luke joins the show from Wenatchee, WA, where he's been cavorting with scarecrows and birds of prey. He and Andrew discuss Twitter's new verification policies, Dungeons and Dragons, and door-holding etiquette. They also tell a lot of jokes and practice their fake laughs.

Luke and Andrew review the first batch of nominees for this year's TBTL Song of the Summer. (If you want to nominate a song, email [email protected].)

Luke and Andrew discuss yesterday's cringe-worthy 60 Minutes interview with Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Plus, a solution to all your confusion around bath towels, and Luke reviews a movie from 2008.

Luke and Andrew hit the streets of Seattle to try Pokémon Goi for the very first time. Voltorb save us all.

Luke heads over to Andrew's Wallingford studio for a rare face-to-face edition of TBTL! They discuss the best pets you should never get, whether or not Luke should bring a cat into his life, and why Andrew has become obsessed with objects.

Luke is weary after a long morning of manual labor. Andrew is doing shots of Mucinex on the air. So, things get a little slappy as they discuss a Canadian singer who went rogue during last night's MLB All Star game. Luke also quizzes Andrew on rejected license plates in Washington State.

Andrew freaks out when he realizes he might have infected his computer with a virus. He also admits to lying to the good people at a BBQ joint. Meanwhile, Luke is mesmerized by an airship in the skies of Bellingham. They discuss these topics and prepare for their great Pokemon Go adventure.

Andrew is immobilized after "running" five miles yesterday. Luke is immobilized for other reasons. They discuss their upcoming performance reviews, a lawsuit against an artist who claims he didn't paint a painting, and some $10,000 grapes. Oh, and Luke tries to speak German with a Swiss accent.

Luke joins the show from behind a Cracker Barrel in Springfield, MO, where he's been trying his hand at competitive cup stacking. Meanwhile, Andrew tries grocery shopping at 5 a.m. and loves it. The two of them discuss something they don't usually discuss: The News. Plus, they say the first of many goodbyes to a very special Infinite Guester.

Luke joins the show from beautiful Branson, MO, aka "Sin City without the sin." He and Andrew discuss Santa Clauses (or is it Santas Claus?), a "ghost town" that's not really a town, and the best Capitol Steps promo you'll never hear.

Luke and Andrew are re-introduced to one of their favorite singing robots. Plus, Luke's relationship with a questionable contractor comes to a bitter end. He and Andrew also stumble upon dazzling details (and helpful hints!) when it comes to customer service and tech support, and they discuss SnowBot, the Edward Snowden real-life avatar.

Luke and Andrew return to their favorite topic: Vacuum cleaners! Ones they've bought, ones they sold, and ones that crawl around the bottom of swimming pools. Plus, a song by a 1960s-era British band has Andrew mad at America for some reason, PBS is accused of lying about its fireworks broadcast, and SONG OF THE SUMMER 2016 IS ANNOUNCED!

Luke and Andrew celebrate America's independence by hopping into a time machine and traveling back one year ago, when Luke found himself preparing for a lonely July 4th on the road.

Andrew had a very interesting potential TBTL story, but he let it get away. Luke has discovered an underground comedic genius on Twitter. Also, Luke plays listener-requested classic TBTL drops. And the guys discuss a factually dubious, ethically questionable, but intensely interesting project by a former TBTL guest.

Luke's time is Alaska is drawing to a close. He shares some tales of the high seas, where he "caught" some pretty incredible fish. He and Andrew also discuss Nancy Grace's looming departure from HLN and the announcement of Adnan Syed's new trial.

Luke checks in once again from Ketchikan, Alaska, where he's waiting for his boat to come in. He and Andrew discuss another TBTL-related mystery that they regret bringing up, a 40 year old Twinkie, and Cleveland: City of Winners?

Luke is in Ketchikan, Alaska, overlooking a logging show and boatloads of tourists. He and Andrew discuss a very, very predictable outcome at a Tony Robbins seminar. Plus, the final installment of the season for A Song of Ice and Spoilers!

Luke is having a masonry emergency. Andrew is trying to solve a kitty litter mystery. President George H.W. Bush is not backing down from a broccoli-loving kindergartner. And a cat name Browser is looking for work.

Phyllis "The Fletch" Fletcher joins the show, and Andrew shows her how to make a Bloody Mary (which is technically a Bloody Caesar.) Plus, a certain news helicopter makes headlines at a certain boat race in Port Townsend. And we check out some Music For Your Weekend!

Luke is in the middle of a grand adventure involving seaplanes, helicopters and watercraft of all kinds. He and Andrew discuss proper handshake technique, dubious coffee lawsuits, and a new TBTL rule.

Luke forces Andrew to quiz him about a famous comedian. No one wins. Plus, Luke's adventures in pouring concrete (or is it cement?), a teenager has a scary-yet-hilarious emergency, and a listener wants to know how to talk to her new family about politics.

A meat situation at the grocery store leaves Luke temporarily catatonic. Andrew coins a new phrase that will never take off. And a new study from Ikea says most people don't consider their home to be the place where they live. Plus, catharsis reigns in this week's Song of Ice and Spoilers.

Luke and Andrew celebrate Cleveland's historic victory in game 7 of the NBA finals. Plus, they dig into the new, epic O.J. Simpson documentary, and listeners weigh-in on Andrew's picky eating.

Andrew's new drivers license photo is disquieting, as is a scene Luke recently witnessed in the airport. Plus: PodDog decides to try her hand at social media, a Canadian woman pits a bear against a wolf to save her own life, and Andrew gets his first taste of the Forensic Files.

Luke tries to help Andrew with his anxiety over dinner parties, and Andrew tries to help Luke with his anxiety over construction workers at Burbank Springs. Plus, LASER HATS.

Luke and Andrew discuss the merits of one of the most maligned vegetables on the market. Plus, Smash Mouth takes on the haters. And Luke's got them old Mariners blues again.

Luke and Andrew (AKA "Grover Walshquist") discuss Saturday's live show in St. Paul and the viking funeral they attended in the parking lot of the American Legion. Plus, the internet says Steph Curry's new shoes are not as fire as he thinks they are, Luke decries the state of modern air conditioning, and Andrew almost remembers what happened in this week's Game of Thrones.

TBTL live from American Legion Hall 577 in St. Paul, Minnesota! Special guests join Luke, Andrew and the StuBot for a very memorable night of podcarting. Plus, we reveal the secret behind one of the TBTL's biggest mysteries.

It's the final day of the 2016 TBTL-a-Thon! The Stu-Bot joins Luke and Andrew to discuss Luke's Bolton-esque approach to flaying pizza. Plus, how (and why?) people are cheating with their Fitbits, and why a restaurant is asking people for awful Yelp reviews.

Day four of the TBTL-a-Thon finds Luke and Andrew in St. Paul, MN, where they are joined by the Stu-Bot and his arsenal of jokes about semi-obscure documentaries. Plus, a local boy makes national headlines after an unfortunate and painful at-bat.

Luke and Andrew employ a Jeff Foxworthy-esque approach in asking folks to donate to the TBTL-a-Thon, but it's not as bad as it sounds. Plus, Axl Rose is suing to get unflattering photos off the internet, and Andrew unveils the roadtrip mixtape he made for the drive to St. Paul this weekend.

On day two of the 2016 TBTL-a-Thon, Andrew and Luke try (and fail) to use simple rhyme schemes to get you to donate to the show. Plus, Luke gets kicked out of a house of worship, a musical robot drops its first single, and a man gets banned for trying to trick a GPS app. And a Song of Ice and Spoilers returns with some hot takes about this week's Game of Thrones episode.

TBTL-a-Thon 2016 begins! Luke and Andrew make their best arguments for why listeners should continue to keep this podcast afloat. Then they discuss Andrew's adventures in babysitting over the weekend and why Luke waited 4 hours for 10 seconds of television.

Luke and Andrew discuss the Mariner's historic game yesterday and why Luke will someday send a lovey-dovey text to Andrew. Also: A Japanese couple tried to punish their child, but lost him in the woods instead. And is tronc here to stay?

Daytime Emmy Award-winning host Luke Burbank just found out what it'll take to get his own Emmy trophy, and now he's on the fence about ordering it. Meanwhile, his bitter, awardless co-host Andrew tries to explain his own bad attitude towards award ceremonies. Plus, the Real World is coming back to Seattle. What does this mean for Luke and Andrew?

Luke and Andrew finally answer the question, "what is art?" After that, they tackle other pressing issues, like "why is Bugs Meany interested in an egg spinning contest?" and "does Sun Country Airlines really give away free hot dogs?" Oh, and, uh, LUKE WON AN EMMY! But it's no big deal.

Luke helps settle (or adds fire to) an ongoing argument between Andrew and his girlfriend. They discuss in great detail the definition of a "chip" vs a "snack food", and Luke talks about the time he once ate a sausage on the floor. Plus, summer skin care tips and A Song of Ice and Spoilers.

Luke and Andrew celebrate Memorial Day by eating cereal. Lots and lots of cereal.

Luke accidentally sleeps for 14 hours and almost misses TBTL. As a result, Andrew takes him to Dream Court. Plus, can Andrew spell this year's winning Spelling Bee words? Probably not. And it's a Friday, so we have some Music For Your Weekend!

Luke and Andrew discuss a billionaire's secret legal campaign against Gawker Media. Plus, Johnny Depp and an Australian politician continue their war of words. And Luke has a new hero in his own war against his backyard moles.