TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke barely survives a weekend without his iPhone, and Andrew finds himself in an awkward Facebook situation (because he's an awful human.) Plus, Luke nervously opens an email from a shirty listener, then he and Andrew dissect yesterday's Seahawk's loss in TBTL's No Point Conversion. Huge thanks to Laurie Zelnick and Catherine Sigmon for supporting today's episode!

Luke tries to save his waterlogged iPhone on the air. Meanwhile, Andrew is looking for a dark place to hide from the L.A. sunshine. Also, the TBTL follow-up file is brimming with stories, and we explore some Music For Your Weekend!

Comedian Baron Vaughn joins the show today for a fascinating conversation about sex robots and singularity theory. Plus, Luke goes out of his way to embarrass himself in front of a new neighbor, and Andrew learns the true definition of a furry. (Today's show, in case you can't tell, does include adult themes and language, so be warned before listening with youngsters.) Huge thanks to Eric Englund and Michel Wendt for supporting today's episode!

Luke and Andrew discuss a comedian caught lying about his 9/11 experience, a flight attendant who uses the intercom too much, and the New York Times' propensity to over-explain sandwiches. They also read some amazing plot synopses from IMDB. Special thanks to Hillary Fleener and Dorothy Crutcher for supporting today's show!

Luke goes to war against the yellow jackets that are infesting his house. But his homemade bee-keeping outfit did not offer the protection he'd hoped. Plus, Andrew is having trouble telling real life apart from video games. And they discuss the evolutionary imperative for groaning at puns.

Luke is back from Arkansas, where he judged a squirrel meat cooking competition and made some new friends. He and Andrew discuss that and the internet's anger over a woman who likes to pretend it's 1885. Plus, the official 2015 return of No Point Conversion! Special thanks to Megan Dahl and James Drabick for supporting today's show!

Luke, Phyllis and Andrew are a bit loopy as they wrap up a marathon recording session. They try to define brain mapping, furries, plushies and tenth-anniversary wedding gifts. Special thanks to Bettina Maki and Emily Castle for supporting today's show!

Luke, Phyllis and Andrew go online to find out who owes them money. Plus, why Luke quit acting and why Andrew is so damned proud of a joke he told 10 months ago. Special thanks to Levi Fuller and Tarin Anderson for supporting today's show!

Luke, Andrew, and Phyllis "Fletch" Fletcher discuss how to turn a regular episode of TBTL into a "rumpshaker". Plus, Andrew records while legally blind, Luke sings the soundtrack to Ants'hillvania, and they both wonder what their legacies will be. Special thanks to Olivia Wilcox and Minda Brusse for supporting today's edition of TBTL!

Luke, Andrew and Fletch talk about their histories with video games, Andrew's growing obsession with Minecraft, and the time Luke broke his friend's tooth with a Nintendo controller then lied about it. Plus, what we talk about when we talk about balding. Special thanks to Brenda Skeel and Megan Van Houten for supporting this episode of TBTL!

Phyllis "Fletch" Fletcher joins the show to take a walk down TBTL memory lane. She, Luke and Andrew discuss one of Luke's most infamous stand-up debacles. Special thanks to John Goldman and Alanna Jaworski for supporting today's episode!

In this tangent-filled episode, Luke and Andrew discuss breakfast soup, Vietnamese cuisine, tic-tac-toe, modern publishing, Scientology, water fountains, dirty silverware, slip-n-slides, golfer John Daly, and Tony Shalhoub's brother. Plus, Music For Your Weekend! Special thanks to Mary Strow and Graham Ames for supporting today's show!

Luke and Andrew continue to be obsessed with their own, very different construction projects. They also discuss a judge's decision to throw-out Tom Brady's 4-game suspension and McDonald's decision to serve breakfast all day. Plus, a listener from Australia makes an admirable bid to be TBTL's new host. Special thanks to Jason McFarland and Jeff McKee for supporting today's show!

Luke goes full-Bob Vila on his new house. Meanwhile, Andrew decides to take up his own building project (in cyber space). Plus, Kanye West is not running for president. Probably. Special thanks to Pamela Harrington and Megan Kelso for sponsoring today's show!

Andrew returns from Cleveland with stories of rollie-coasters and Happy Meals. Meanwhile, Luke and Carrie are producing their own off-screen reboot of Tom Hanks' "The Money Pit." They might have made a terrible mistake... Special thanks to Aamir Siddiqui and Ariel Deardorff for sponsoring today's episode!

Andrew checks in from a family trip to Cleveland and wonders why he can't just keep his mouth shut while Luke tries to ride out a huge wind storm and power outage in Bellingham with mixed success. Also, thanks so much to our show supporters of the day Lauren Masterson and Breigh Roszelle!

TBTL Blogger Emeritus Stu (#hirestu) sits in for Andrew as Luke prepares to watch a Huey Lewis concert from the comfort of an RV, just on the other side of the fence from the paying customers. Plus, Staten Island apparently stinks to high heaven and Derland and Darvin Miller might be the coolest dudes/twins of all time. Special thanks to Melissa Carr and Nick Kokkonis for supporting today's episode of TBTL!

Jesse Case Skypes in from his folks' house in Nashville to talk comedy, cancer, and the unexpected upsides of chemotherapy. Check out his podcast over at www.jessevscancer.com Special thanks to Wayne Falla and Keith Brewster for supporting today's episode of TBTL!

Andrew's war with phone scammers has escalated. He and Luke discuss that and Burger King's attempt to sell more sandwiches under the auspices of world peace. And we hear a Danish hip-hop song which probably has nothing to do with the Digital Underground. Special thanks to Robert Garrett and Andy Olson for supporting today's episode of TBTL!

Luke and Andrew discuss foot pain, apple-pears, phone scams, burials at sea, and two men who plan on sailing around the world until they die. Also: When a hoverboard is not a hoverboard, and everything else that's being discussed on Facebook today. Special thanks to Andrew Tantillo and Chase Wiseman for supporting today's show!

Luke and Andrew discuss hover boards, roller blades, Straight Outta Compton (the movie), network security, the attorney general of Pennsylvania, avoiding the media, tricky football plays, military convoys, Red Dawn, and the value of Luke's TBTL show sheets.

The internet's most infamous joke thief tries to explain his actions, but he's only making people more angry. Luke and Andrew discuss that, plus a Summer Picnic post-mort, an impromptu No Point Conversation, and Music for Your Weekend! Special thanks to Andrew Tantillo and Chase Wiseman for supporting today's show.

Luke, Andrew and Tens of listeners gather at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery for the annual TBTL Summer Picnic! Phyllis "Phyl Donahue" Fletcher helps field questions from the audience, covering such topics as "danger pants", Luke's '90s haircut, live goats, and a very special proposal. Plus, the 2015 Song of the Summer is revealed! Special Thanks to Rachael Mcclinton and John Morton for supporting today's show!

It's TBTL on-the-go! Luke and Andrew record today's show from the road, as they drive to the TBTL Summer Picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. They discuss childhood road trips, young romance, and an explosive situation Luke found himself in last night. Special thanks to Angie Gundersson and Charles Holt for supporting today's episode!

Luke and Andrew say goodbye to an unlikely hero of Seattle broadcasting. Plus, did a girls' softball team cheat by not winning? And should kids get trophies for simply participating in sports? And what should we all bring to the TBTL picnic tomorrow? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED. Special thanks to Jaimie Bever and David Erickson for supporting today's show!

Luke and Andrew discuss the much-maligned Instagram celebrity known as "The Fat Jew." Plus, the real reason it's so difficult to win prizes out of claw machines. And we crown the winner of the "official" song of the summer contest.

Luke helps Andrew with some karaoke-related anxiety, then they scrutinize President Obama's new Spotify playlists. Also, Phyllis Fletcher calls-in to help sort through some emails and offer some Music For Your Weekend!

Luke had a Zen-like experience under a meteor shower last night. He and Andrew discuss that as well as car-sickness, courtroom sketches, and growing up Christian. Plus, the Stu-Bot calls in with a disturbing update. Special thanks to JarosAaw Sawiuk and Shaughn Bell for supporting today's episode!

A thief broke into Luke's truck last night, and now Luke has a curious new anti-theft policy. He and Andrew discuss that. They also discuss heart attacks, Tinder, reality TV, Big League Chew...and the return of Dream Catchers! (Sorry.) Special thanks to Steven Gardner and Lou Haney for supporting today's episode!

Luke and Andrew sample some of the worst on-hold music available to mankind. We also talk about candy cigarettes, the death of "LOL", and what to do about a motorcycle-riding, air-conditioner-loving neighbor who won't leave a TBTL listener alone. Special thanks to Leslie Seaton and Gary Knowlton for supporting today's episode!

Luke goes down a mighty Lenny Kravitz rabbit hole after discovering they've both suffered from the same embarrassing wardrobe malfunction. Andrew offers an off-the-cuff (and frankly dubious) review of the new Dr. Dre record. And we narrow the Song of the Summer down to two final contestants! Special thanks to Lisa Claus and Phil Newell for supporting today's episode!

Luke is surprisingly impressed with a certain candidate who stole the show in the GOP debate last night. Andrew is worried about democracy. He's also worried about his inclination to be wrong 99.9% of the time. Plus, we get to the bottom of yesterday's mystery voicemail singer. Special thanks to Leslie Brenman and Michael Kadel for supporting today's show!

Luke and Andrew try to solve a voicemail mystery through the power of song. Other topics include: The Subway Smell, Jon Stewart's victory lap, and Doogie Howser's diploma. Special thanks to Cat Solen and Kaitlin Woodlief for supporting today's show!

Jen "Flash" Andrews joins the show to discuss overly-chatty cashiers, workplace thermostats, and an oath she just signed that forbids her from partying with communists. Special thanks to Kason Escobedo and William Weinberger for supporting today's show!

Luke, Andrew and the Stu-Bot discuss the San Diego chicken at length. Other topics include a confused racist, Frisbee as an Olympic sport, and how we fell for another dang news hoax involving a hitchhiking robot.

A good-hearted social experiment goes wrong when it arrives in the United States. Luke and Andrew discuss the tragic demise of the Canadian "hitchBOT" on a dark Philadelphia street corner. Plus, we announce the Round 2 winners of this year's Song of the Summer contest, and listener Kelly updates us on the parallel "Scrappy-Doo" contest that's happening simultaneously.

Luke records from a very precarious situation on Lake Washington, with rough waves rocking his boat and Blue Angels screaming overhead. Meanwhile, Andrew sits on the corner of Sunset and Vine, earning his nickname "Hollywood Walsh." They discuss lions, boat safety, ear horns and air horns.

It's the final episode of TBTL from Luke's small maritime studio, and things go a bit off the rails. Topics include, Chumbawamba, hip-hop skits, a guy named Newman, and a professional ballplayer who broke down in tears during a game.

MSNBC's Chris Hayes joins the show to defend himself against accusations of Song of the Summer vote tampering. Also, a controversy over a newly discovered Dr. Seuss book has echos of the Atticus Finch uproar. And a major league baseball team is Fetty Wapping the press.

Luke and Andrew swap stories about learning how to play guitar as children. Plus, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas wins big at a carnival...too big.

Luke is embarrassed about the way he signed a text message to his dad. Andrew is excited to announce the Round 1 winners of the Song of the Summer contest. And if you have been stealing jokes on Twitter, watch out!

Stu-Bot joins the show to review a new neighborhood Pizza Hut that fancies itself a sports bar and craft beer house. He and Luke and Andrew also discuss Frank Stallone, Hulk Hogan, and self-plagiarism.

Luke had the time of his life at a Third Eye Blind concert last night. Plus, he and Andrew debate the merits of competitive scrabble and the definition of a shark attack.

Andrew goes berserker over a Song of the Summer backlash, then he and Luke devise a way to improve the contest. Plus: from vacationing to taking walks, science explains why Andrew is such a grump. And Luke learns that his 2008 pizza shop radio broadcast wasn't as bad as he thought.

Andrew gets a taste of the ritzy Hollywood healthcare system while Luke is denied his artificial sweetener of choice. Plus, Corey Feldman may be the real-life GOB Bluth, and the Gawker editorial staff makes an ethical stand over an unethical story.

Luke pulls a "reverse Steve McQueen" (whatever that is) involving Rudy the Dog and a Motel 6, Andrew fights through otolaryngological issues, and TBTL Boss Steven Nelson critiques TBTL's first 100 days in office as part of Infinite Guest. Plus, the TBTL Song of The Summer Contest begins!

Luke and Andrew sample a brand new Donovan song that just dropped yesterday. Plus, Gawker pulls a muckraking story that outs a corporate big wig. And Phyllis joins the show to explain her son's relationship to his new TBTL dolls.

Luke eats solid food for the first time in days, and he's not impressed. Andrew continues his War on Children. And we explore some of some of Alex Trebek's sick rhymes.

Luke discovers a conspiracy-theory radio station that you can listen to over the phone. Andrew discovers a TV news story about his favorite restaurant. And there is much discussion of bawdy t-shirts from the 1990s.

Luke takes a break from sanding his boat and drinking juice to join TBTL from his parents' driveway. Andrew takes a break from complaining about the heat and joins the show from a shady park in Los Angeles. They discuss the revelation that the entire PNW may collapse upon itself. Also, Luke's mom updates us on her Christian cruise capers.