TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Day 3 of the great TBTL Midwest Adventure brings John Moe and the StuBot to the studio. Turns out, Andrew is ticking-off somebody at American Public Media, but we don't know whom. Plus, Donald Trump's butler finally speaks out, and Stu's investigative journalism is finally being recognized nationally.

It's Day 2 of TBTL's great St. Paul road trip, but Luke's failing vocal chords force the team to take some drastic measures. Topics include a fight over a Minneapolis street name, why airships don't get the credit (nor the comeback) they deserve, and a Chicago man arrested for scrambling people's cellphone signals.

Luke and Andrew meet-up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and record their show in the stately studios of American Public Media. They discuss Luke's health, which seems to be failing him at the worst possible moment, and their new-found love of skyways. Plus, Richard Simmons insists that he is not a prisoner in his own home, and we hear a listener's spooky ghost story.

Andrew picks the World's Worst Place to try and record his part of the show, and gets things off to a bad start with his new neighbors. Plus, TBTL says adios to Johnny Football, and The Most Interesting Man on Earth. Plus, OPP: Barking Dog Edition.

Andrew helps Luke cook-up some public radio beef with rival public radio hosts. They also announce the location of next week's St. Paul TBTL meetup. And they discuss a new internet phenomenon that literally almost made Luke vomit last night.

Luke and Andrew drive around Seattle in a Scion XD and discuss jokes, apologies, and Andrew's shoebox full of CDs.

Luke joins Andrew in a temporary studio in the Bay City of Seattle for the first face-to-face TBTL since last year. They debate the merits of a fake new dog device, and they listen to a TBTL commercial produced by listener Jason that may be the best thing since Tonight Pants.

Andrew has arrived safely in Seattle and regales Luke with stories of the road. Plus, an inspiring YouTube video from Latvia has prompted an unsurprising (yet disappointing) internet response. Alternative titles for today's show include: "A Flaming Bag of New York Times", "Pandora's Complaint", and "Birth of a Wooden Podcast."

Podwife (Carey) and Poddog (Rudy) stop by TBTL for a special Friday edition of the show. Featuring a questionable audio setup and lots of questions from the 10's of listeners about Luke and Carey's life.

Luke records the show by himself in Portland after missing an opportunity to get Jen Kirkman on as a guest. He reflects on losing his grind, Kanye's penchant for bit-torrenting, and if "Jerry" is the proper term for German Soldiers during WWII.

It's Andrew's last TBTL from the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles. He and Luke discuss modern civility after Andrew has a run-in with a very angry woman at the grocery store deli counter. Luke, meanwhile, has had it to to HERE with new technology and has a new definition of "Life Lock."

Luke once did stand-up comedy in front of a crowd that intimidated the hell out of him. Somehow, his story reminds Andrew of the time he refused to help carry a casket at a funeral. They also discuss a man who crossed the alps like a goat and why dogs are making tennis a whole lot better in Brazil. Plus, Andrew has a new audio toy that is likely to change the face of TBTL forever.

TBTL's 2016 Oscar analysis mostly focuses on Andrew's weekend of ripping-up old poetry notebooks. He and Luke also discuss Chris Rock's performance and whether or not the broadcast should still include musical numbers. Plus, Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Leap Day (And Ja Rule), But Were Afraid To Ask.

Andrew is suddenly very stressed out about his big move to Seattle. Luke is also stressed out, but for a much more complicated reason. They discuss their anxieties in great detail. Plus, the long-awaited return of Email Frenzy and Music for your Weekend!

Andrew's Midwest travel plans are getting blocked by a bunch of chickens and turkeys. Luke feels like he's hit the bigtime now that he's a member of AAA. They also discuss the Damn, Daniel phenomenon and the worst online retailer ever.

Luke and Andrew both offer embarrassing stories of rage leading them astray. Plus, why PodDog is in the proverbial doghouse, why millennials don't eat cereal anymore, and some amazing new jingles for the TBTL phone line (206-414-TBTL)

Andrew tried scratch-off lotto tickets for the first time in his life this morning, so Luke offers him a primer in gambling. Plus, a teenager is in big trouble for a pretty harmless prank, and there's some discussion of the Adam Sandler classic, "Airheads."

Luke and Andrew discuss Transparent, The Revenant, and why Luke didn't get any sleep last night. Plus, Harper Lee led a surprisingly interesting quiet life, which leads Luke and Andrew to spend 10 American Pies trying to figure out what a Delmonico Steak is. Plus, we get our first TBTL Listener Line jingle!

Luke and Andrew come up with a hit new TV show called "So I Married An Ax Millionaire." They discuss that, Luke's surprise phone call, and Apple's refusal to help the FBI hack into a phone. Plus, a listener defends "Dazed and Confused", and we hear some "Music For Your Weekend!"

Luke helps Andrew with his future fitness needs and Andrew helps Luke deal with a post-celebratory hang over. They also discuss the stonedest long-distance runner around, and we hear what it sounds like when Luke beatboxes.

Andrew calls up Luke and reaches him in his Portland hotel room, where he's trying to learn how to sew. They discuss the intersection of Betsy Ross and Howell Raines, Luke's run-in with a fake Kardashian, and why Andrew keeps setting shoelaces on fire.

Luke is in Portland with a lot on his mind on the eve of his big LiveWire season opener. He's worried about his outfit, his belly, and his leaking basement back home. He and Andrew discuss these issues. Plus, a new study says Seasonal Affective Disorder isn't really a thing, and a couple of researchers want to get rid of time zones.

Luke just realized that he's working on a holiday, and he's not psyched about it. Meanwhile, Andrew has a new, nifty idea for TBTL that's got him jazzed. They also discuss the invention, rise, and fall of water beds and the new Game of Thrones trailer. Plus, a TBTL roadtrip is announced.

Luke and Andrew are deep into walkie-talkie culture, as evidenced by today's show. They discuss good nicknames for the open road, bike sharing, scooter stories, Kanye West's apparent turn for the worse, and the amazing story of a internet troll who's targeting a friendly internet dog reviewer. Plus, Music for your Weekend!

Luke and Andrew talk shoes, fashion, and other topics that are beyond them, including: How to handle Valentines Day when you hate Valentines Day, the O.J. Simpson trial, Baby Jessica, and why a California congressman was vaping on the floor of the House.

MSNBC's Chris Hayes went viral last night after introducing America to a new, tasty political candidate. He joins the show to explain what happened. Plus, food talk continues with a story of a McDonald's marketing ploy gone bad, and [HOT DOG STORY ALERT] Burger King introduces a new, tubular item to its menu with the help of Snoop Dogg. Also, Andrew tries out a new radio voice that you're going to find very unsettling.

Andrew's big announcement -- delayed by one day -- is finally revealed. Also, Luke tells the story of one of the most fascinating heists in recent years, and listeners explain why they disagree with us about Cam Newton.

Luke and Andrew discuss yesterday's Super Bowl commercials, whether or not it's okay to root against Cam Newton, and how it took a listener five years to finally listen to TBTL. There is also an amazing joke about Jason Bourne that will probably change the face of comedy forever.

Luke and Andrew deliver a true Friday show. Topics include: Standing in line at 7-11, license plate fonts (again), Luke's long-lost half-brother and a grandma he never got to meet, airplane food, Andrew's big Facebook mea culpa, sparkling water vs still water, microwaving fish and broccoli, and why we lost a listener this week. Plus, Music for Your Weekend!

Chris Hayes joins the show from New Hampshire, where primary voting is just days away and Jeb Bush is becoming more likable by the minute. Plus, Luke and Andrew discuss whether or not we should enjoy shows like "Serial" and "Making a Murderer".

Luke is high on life after organizing a bunch of cables in his studio, but he's also angry about a speeding ticket that a robot camera issued him. Andrew, meanwhile, has a new idea for the folks at Uber. He also met a guy who met Susan Sarandon once. And we continue our celebration of Groundhog Day with a rodent mystery.

Andrew has a list of famous groundhogs and he insists on sharing it, whether you like it or not. Luke, meanwhile, has a new reason not to exercise (but that doesn't mean he's going to stop.) Plus, the only tape of the very first Super Bowl has been discovered, but no one is allowed to see it, sell it, or do anything with it.

Luke and Andrew discuss why insane jealousy makes Luke want to be a lawyer and Andrew want to stare at blank walls all day. Plus, a new and improved highway sign font is being rescinded, and the internet is mad at a couple of dudes who want to make money from their web series.

Luke and Andrew discuss PETA's supposed plans to turn the Silence of the Lambs house into an "empathy museum". Plus, Andrew wants a 92-year old neighbor to play cards with, and Luke is going to have to stand in line to say hello to one of his famous co-workers.

Luke and Andrew spend a lot of time trying to come up with words based on official state abbreviations. They also discuss Luke's decision not to steal a joke, Russell Wilson's attempt at written romance, and the difference between being "aloof" and "confident."

The beef between flat-earth enthusiast / mid-level rapper B.O.B. and scientist Neil DeGrasse Tyson just got a little bit hotter. Luke and Andrew review the latest diss track in the feud. Plus, a white actor has been hired to play Michael Jackson in an upcoming movie, and Frank Stallone isn't getting the respect he deserves.

Luke and Andrew discuss the fight between rapper B.O.B., who believes the earth is flat, and scientist Neil Degrasse Tyson, who is not crazy. Plus, Luke examines 7 signs that Andrew might be unlikable. And then there's the humble bragging. Oh, is there a lot of humble bragging in today's show.

Luke is bacheloring it up while his wife is travelling, and in his case, that means looking at pictures of tents while watching football games. Meanwhile, Andrew is taught a new way to eat sausage. They discuss this and also a tweet that has Andie MacDowell coming under fire and a dog who inadvertently ran a half-marathon.

Andrew attended a Dave Chappelle show at a salsa club last night, and he's still in shock over what happened. He and Luke talk about that, and Phyllis "Fletch" Fletcher explains why she's joining the dirtiest, most smoke-filled Eagles club in the country. Plus, what to do about a coworker who won't stop asking you if it's Friday yet.

Luke joins the show from the back of an Uber in Chicago, where he and his driver, Wilson, search for his hotel. Andrew, from his usual perch in Koreatown, has been experimenting with new kinds of food and has an update. Plus: scientists have created a casino for rodents, and an Atlanta couple are being bombarded by people who think they stole their cell phones.

Revelations about a megastar's own private Benihana Restaurant has Luke jealous as hell. Andrew has big plans tomorrow night and he tries to brag about them without bragging. We also play a lot of Gordon Lightfoot and discuss all those ketchup packets that you've been accumulating in your glove box.

Andrew checks-in after being trapped in an "escape room" in downtown L.A. last night. He and Luke also discuss the "honey do lists" and "mancaves" of highly productive extraterrestrials, a Jeopardy! meltdown, and why the Tens say Andrew should like Randy Newman songs.

Andrew has accepted an offer to go on an LA adventure that combines many things that make him extremely uncomfortable. Luke wants to know why. They also discover a website that teaches them how to be funny, and they fight about Billy Joel vs. Randy Newman. Plus, they discuss the end of the Seahawks season in No Point Conversion.

Luke and Andrew discuss the bizarre story of a city official who asked a bus driver to dress up like an old woman for a press conference in front of a senior center. Plus, Phyllis "Fletch" Fletcher joins us to dole out some advice to a listener who finds herself in an awkward situation. And we share some Music For Your Weekend!

Luke corrects the record for Andrew when it comes to one of the most popular films of the 1980s and one of the most popular fast food restaurants of the '80s. There's also a story involving a researcher's notebook and an imaginary pile of poo. And we hear a bunch of songs that sample "Son of a Preacher Man."

Luke has finally gotten his hands on the book that helped him and his family prepare for end times back in the 1980s. Andrew is suffering from a minor malady and also is curious why there haven't been more "Blair Walsh Project" jokes on Twitter. Speaking of Blair Walsh, we hear from a bunch of little kids who are trying to cheer up the ill-fated kicker.

Luke joins the show from a broken down boat with a broken down computer. Andrew is mad at his neighbors and the New York Times. They also discuss Sesame Street's upcoming season on HBO and why the email segment is scaring some listeners.

Luke and Andrew reflect on the passing of David Bowie, Sean Penn's interview with El Chapo, and why Jim Carrey is the new Kanye West. Plus, Stu "The StuBot" Neuman joins us for a very emotional No Point Conversion.

The cosmic sounds of Donovan return to TBTL in this Friday afternoon edition of the show. Luke and Andrew also discuss the origins of the song "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" and why talk radio needs more rock and less talk. Plus, Music For Your Weekend!

Luke and Andrew dig deep into Tom Brady's diet, the price of fame, and why Andrew wants to be Jay-Z and Luke wants to do stand-up in at "The Shakedown" in Bellingham, Washington (the Bay City).