TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke migrates from the cicadas and heat of Palm Springs to the ducks and polar fleece of the Pacific Northwest, but not before playing a TBTL Classic involving the hilarious Kumail Nanjiani from Silicon Valley, Portlandia and much more.

Luke ends up waylaid in Palm Springs (more on that soon) but not before guiding the listeners on a trip down TBTL Memory Lane with Block Party guests Hey Marseilles and Rose Windows.

Luke checks in from San Francisco and chats with "Weird" Al Yankovic. The most popular recording artist in America today.

Luke and Davy Rothbart from Found Magazine listen to what is possibly the greatest phone call between two rocker dudes from Seattle ever recorded.

Luke and Andrew (with help from Luke's little sister Rachel) try to get to the bottom of Iggy Azalea, Cup Cakes, and Family Robots.

TBTL Blogger Toni hides from her kids under her bed and phones into the show to talk parenting and book writing.

Andrew discusses his run-in at an LA bar over the weekend and worries that his rageahol is getting the best of him.

Luke and Andrew discuss what colors certain smells are, the state of American poetry, and the demise of the bar band.

Andrew has a wave of nostalgia over a stuffed dog he used to own & Luke is surprised at how funny some University of Oregon cops are with their list of things that can "eat a bag of (male genitals)".

Luke and Andrew discuss their love of Columbo, and Luke's need for neighbor approval almost leads to a #2 accident.

Luke and Andrew discuss Hodor's surprising DJ career, secret fears, and of course, cryptozoology. Plus some Weird Al thrown in for good measure.

Luke and Andrew swap tales of embarrassing high school shower experiences (are there any other kind?)

Luke, Sean DeTore and Lil' Hermano Dave trade love stories and count down the rest of the Songs of The Summer.

This show is a mess, featuring Golfman Emails, Roller Coaster Memories, Stolen Public Radio Audio, and Luke's Thoughts On America. What a disaster.

Luke finds his new hero in an unlikely place and Andrew gets dangerously close to a "Bang Bang" in LA.

Luke records the show from his car driving back from Portland and Andrew plans the demise of his new rival, David Burbank.

TBTL takes its maiden voyage from the new studio in the Pt. Townsend Post Office, leading Luke and Andrew to talk extensively about stamp collecting. Meanwhile, Luke's brother David calls in from a TJ Maxx parking lot to get the ball rolling on The Song Of The Summer contest.

Luke chats with John Jeffcoat and David Drury, two of the guys behind the exceedingly charming band movie Big In Japan. Also, Donovan remixed. Sorry about that.

Luke chats with one of his neighbors, Tom, who's decorated his yard with all manner of weird, entertaining political-tinged art.

TBTL chats with hilarious comedian Todd Glass about his decision, at age 45, to finally come out as a gay man. Also, Donovan. Way too much talking and playing Donovan.

Luke chats with Joshua McNichols creator of the Day Job Podcast, which profiles musicians and the jobs they do to pay their bills.

TBTL Kicks it's first ever What Are Ya Doin Here Week with a conversation with fan favorite William The Dairy Farmer.

Luke and Shelby Fero wander the streets of Chicago with a drink in hand, admiring art and dogs.

From Slate's The Gist podcast, Mike Pesca swings by to talk about everything under the sun.

Luke heads to Chicago for Wait Wait, but not before dialing up one of his favorite TBTL chats of all time, with David Simon, creator of The Wire and Treme.

Andrew shares what he would write in a sext, if ever he were to send one. Which he never will. Thank god.

Luke and Andrew record the show very late, and share some very humiliating stories. Luke comes up with a new job title on the show and Andrew has weird feelings about chanting USA! during World Cup action.

Luke quizzes Andrew on how Rudy did at doggie daycare, plus, Hodor's condition is a very real neurological condition.

Luke meets his new favorite person ever, and gets some much needed life advice.

Luke dares question the majesty of Dave Chappelle, meanwhile, in unrelated news, Andrew never ever wants to eat at a place called Beef O'Brady's.

Luke makes the mistake of asking Andrew where he was 20 years ago during ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS IN MODERN AMERICAN HISTORY.

Luke starts the show ecstatic from the US soccer win, and ends the show ecstatic because Andrew plays the theme from "Duck Tales".

From Bob's Burgers, 30 Rock, and Flight of The Concords Kristen Schaal stops by to chat with Luke live onstage in Portland.

TBTL debuts a new segment (well, show really) wherein we walk on the beach and try to keep Rudy the dog from molesting people. Today's guest: Steve Scher!

Luke goes on a very long tangent about the American Political system while Andrew remembers the worst first kiss of all time.

Luke gets a stereo installed in his car and remembers his high school days of sub-woofers and bazooka tubes. Speaking of high school, a 34 year-old woman in Texas is sentenced for impersonating a teenager, and Luke gets the appeal.

Luke overcomes back spasms and Nicholas Cage's bad fashion decisions to bring the listeners Monday's podcast.

Luke and Andrew pour some out for the olden days when the Blockbuster "midnight movies" section was a thrill for teenaged boys.

Luke and Andrew record the shows from their respective homes. Andrew is excited about his "vacation buffer" and Luke watches Rudy do battle with a wasp.

Luke and Andrew trade memories on mowing lawns as kids, and Patton Oswalt takes the summer off from the internet.

Luke and Andrew discuss if nerd pop culture is creating bad males, and Luke's cranky neighbor does something truly shocking.

Andrew finds his new favorite place in LA (to eat and drink himself to death) and Luke wonders if it's okay to laugh at/with the latest Spelling Bee Kid to go viral.

Luke and Sean jump in a rented Subaru and go apologize to someone Luke yelled at unnecessarily. Also, they record the entire awkward thing.

TBTL Pal Andy Haynes stops by to talk about his new comedy album and how he's not quite 100% okay with how his marriage ended.

Luke and Andrew find themselves feeling surprisingly libertarian when it comes to the debate over Amazon's policies. Plus, a Springer's Final Thought for the ages.

Luke has another dog-related run-in at the beach and a listener writes in defending yards full of junk.

Luke and Andrew reunite after weeks and chat with listener Simone, who is on Jeopardy tonight!

TBTL Road Trip concludes with a very special visit to a very special fast food restaurant.

It's Day 4 of TBTL Road Trip Week! We hit the trail with TBTL Blogger Toni, who explains why she's wary of family road trips. Then musician Reignwolf plays a special concert for us.

On day 3 of TBTL Road Trip Week, Luke and Andrew discuss the dangers driving around without GPS. Then we head to New York City to meet up with some good friends at a famous deli.