TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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.

A conversation about flight attendants leads Luke and Andrew to appreciate the works of Kenny Loggins. Also, Andrew may be surrounded by ghosts. And Luke is reunited with some long-lost radio commercials he used to love.

Andrew had a close encounter with a listener and didn't even know it. Luke remembers the first time he ever heard Smashing Pumpkins and how they weren't as scary as he'd feared. Plus, why breakfast isn't as important as the Quaker Oats Center for Excellence would have you believe, and the latest installment of "A Song of Ice and Spoilers."

Andrew found a special pack of trading cards at an antique mall this weekend, so he and Luke open them on the show. Plus, the latest video to go mega-viral is absolutely delightful. And why Minecraft may be spoiling Game of Thrones for Andrew.

Luke and 50 of his closest seagull friends join the show from Port Townsend, where he's gearing up for a weekend of scary carnival rides. He and Andrew dissect Kanye's appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Plus: Music for Your Weekend!

Luke has a very strange run-in with a musician backstage in Portland. Andrew has an uncomfortable interaction at a batting cage in Edmonds, WA. And listeners in Japan taste-test a frozen treat for us.

Luke and Andrew get a bit deep in the middle of the week with their conversations about Rodney Dangerfield, Weird Al Yankovic, and body image issues. Plus, why a Japanese company is apologizing profusely for its ice cream bar.

Luke and Andrew discuss why Luke almost had to change his name to Jerry yesterday. Plus, the star of one of TBTL's most disastrous interviews finds himself in hot water over some inappropriate expense reports. And a Song of Ice and Spoilers returns to throw some shade on Grey Worm and the Mother of Dragons.

Luke joins Andrew at the law offices of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to discuss modern emojis and their proper use. Plus, Andrew made a big mistake and is hoping the Tens can help. And Luke offers an epilogue on his final hours in rural Texas.

Day two of his Texas adventure finds Luke embracing Lone Star culture with open arms and a slight southern drawl. He and Andrew discuss his latest adventures as well as two bonkers stories from the campaign trail: A recording of Donald Trump pretending to be his own spokesperson, and Hillary Clinton's position on alien life forms.

Luke joins the show as he drives across the Texas panhandle in search of a stage-coach that delivers mail to children. He describes the local scenery as Andrew tracks his movements from afar.

Luke and Andrew discuss what people may or may not be saying about Luke behind his back. Plus, a meditation on the beauty of Ames, Iowa, and whether or not it matters that Facebook editors have been "suppressing" conservative news stories. Plus, Luke and Andrew try an experiment on Andrew's cat.

Luke and Andrew debate the merits of pre-peeled hard boiled eggs, garlic presses, and the word "moist". They also discuss a new study that says we all have fewer friends than we think. Then they anger Game of Thrones fans and non-Game of Thrones fans alike with the latest installment of "A Song of Ice and Spoilers."

Luke and Andrew discuss the rules for calling your parents, why Hitler should have had more facial hair, and when it's time for Luke and Andrew to shave their heads.

Genevieve makes her TBTL debut today, filling-in for a vacationing Luke Burbank. She and Andrew discuss a new study looking at "mixed-attractiveness" couples, a "soccer-net solution" for cats who won't stop crying, and the healing (or non-healing) properties of earwax. Plus, Music for your Weekend!

Jen "Flash" Andrews joins the show to tell everyone to stop pretending they like salad and to offer some advice for your Netflix binging this weekend. Plus, do we need to worry about the fate of our bathtubs?

TBTL friendo (and MSNBC host) Chris Hayes joins the show to help Andrew with his Donald Trump-related nightmares. He also discusses a deal he may or may not make with the devil regarding his Chicago Cubs. Plus, Luke celebrates the music of Rush, and Andrew finds common ground with the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx.

Luke and Andrew realize they are basically characters in the imagination of Fred Armisen. They discuss Hulk Hogan's latest lawsuit against Gawker media, and they explain why they're ignoring listeners' advice regarding exercise. They also break down the latest episode of Game of Thrones in their segment, "A Song of Ice and Spoilers."

Luke and Andrew shake off the Monday grumpies to bring a fun-filled, informative edition of TBTL. They discuss a fascinating story about "The Biggest Loser" contestants that sheds new light on the science of weight loss. Plus, they learn a new song to sing the next time they visit the dump.

Luke and Andrew announce the details of the St. Paul live show on June 11th! (Get your tickets here.) Also, a judge has ruled that Seattle sanitation workers can no longer pick through our trash to make sure we're composting correctly. And a little kid makes a big impact at NPR, causing the network to go dark.

Luke takes a break from digging trenches in his backyard to address a Beyoncé-related backlash. He and Andrew also weigh-in on whether it's okay to hug a dog. And scientists say you can reduce the amount of time you exercise...to one minute a day.

Luke and Andrew join forces with the Read It And Weep podcast and The Flophouse to deconstruct one of Hollywood's most regrettable trilogies: "Look Who's Talking." As part of their first-ever Podcrawl, Luke and Andrew tackle the first sequel, "Look Who's Talking Too." It's...not good.

Luke and Andrew introduce a new segment they call "News of the Huh?" in which one man tries to run across the ocean and another tries to use a monkey as currency. Plus, how chicken fries saved Burger King, and the return of A Song of Ice and Spoilers!

Luke and Andrew continue to struggle with the proper way to answer a very simple question. They share there dilemma. Plus, Beyonce's new project seems to expose some very private, damning information about her relationship with Jay-Z. Is it surprising that he helped her create it?

Luke's enmity with a 12-year old dancer leads to a conversation about the great dance films of the 1980s. Plus, Andrew's run-in with a Bear, and some dazzling, charming details about Prince's final days.

Luke and Andrew try to figure out how to say goodbye to Prince. Their friend Andy also joins the show from Minneapolis to share his once-in-a-lifetime experience at Paisley Park.

Andrew's in love with Comcast, even after a run-in with a suspicious customer service rep. Speaking of suspicions, Luke thinks someone is lying to the New York Times. Plus, everyone's least-favorite hand dryers are blasting nastiness into our faces.

Luke and Andrew disagree over whether or not Luke should have to pay for a cancelled therapist appointment, giving him more material for his next therapist appointment. Plus, a lawsuit gives us a sneak-peek into one of Luke's HGTV shows, and Andrew decides to start lying about made-up appointments.