TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke and Andrew break down last night's edition of the new John Mallaney live talk show. They have a LOT of thoughts!

Luke learned a valuable lesson while putting together his new e-bike. Andrew has some questions about Lil Uzi Vert. And a listener and her baby weigh-in on grocery store security.

Andrew had his first real run-in with A.I. yesterday, and he's still reeling from it. Luke's interview with the Duplass brothers went well…until the very end. And we open up the TBTL voicemail line to share a heck ton of listener messages!

Luke is headed out to interview the Duplass brothers this afternoon, and he's a little nervous about it. Meanwhile, Andrew is upset that opening day is still so far away.

Andrew pitches Luke on an idea for a special episode of TBTL that he really wants to produce. They figure out if they can make it work. They also discuss the story of a jerk who went to Australia and snatched a baby wombat away from its mother. And we get a very detailed answer to a question about battery powered radios!

Luke explains the ancient art of "rattle canning" to Andrew, which reminds Andrew of a disturbing site he saw recently. They also discuss the backlash to the awful new designs on official MLB team hats…including the one that unintentionally spells something bawdy.

Luke is trying to figure out how and why he unsubscribed from the TBTL Newsletter, but it was probably to hurt Andrew's feelings. They also discuss the mystery of who forced an airplane to turn around by clogging all the toilets. And they relive the 10-10-220 telephone commercials of their young adulthood.

Luke and Andrew have had it up to here with the Seattle Times' click-baity headlines. They also discuss Luke's attempt to make an onion-based recipe popular on TikTok. Andrew has some stories about thermoses and grocery stores. And they discuss the latest, somewhat controversial episode of Severance.

Luke and Andrew dust off the old No Point Conversion machine to discuss the whirlwind of Seahawks news that broke over the past couple of days.

Luke and Andrew both had busy weekends involving live comedy, fancy dinners, confusing bocce, spilt water, and incredibly beautiful movies about impossibly tragic events. They also lost an hour of sleep.

Luke realizes that his relationship has changed significantly over the years. But is he talking about his relationship with sports or his relationship with his girlfriend? Becca will have to listen to find out.

Genevieve joins Luke and Andrew to break down the history of Adrien Brody's questionable behavior while Luke slams can after can of Fresca and Andrew tries to rank burps.

Luke's new haircuttery is a winner. Andrew's existential crisis is affecting his podcast production. A lawyer's commercial raises more questions than answers. And a TBTL listener is looking for some baseball advice.

Luke and Andrew have a big update on the Liberty Bell replica that was stolen from Andrew's neighborhood. They also discuss some of the hottest acts coming soon to their local casino and the bad commercials that promote them. Plus, Luke is rolling the dice with a new barbershop or possibly hair salon.

Luke tried to watch the Oscars last night, but ended up turning it off to watch one of the films winning a bunch of awards. Plus, a piece of history has been stolen from Andrew's neighborhood! Photo via "Glenn's Trumpet Notes"

Luke quizzes Andrew on his ear for 1960s hits performed by rodents. Plus, Luke realizes his lawnmower blades are ALL jacked up, but he has a plan to fix that.

A conversation about minidisc recorders leads Luke and Andrew to wonder how prepared they are for the worst case scenario in their personal lives. They also both made the very tough decision to cancel their Washington Post subscriptions after Jeff Bezos's latest intrusion into the paper's editorial process.

Andrew has been bidding on broken toys on eBay, and he needs to stop. He and Luke review the past few years of their eBay purchase history. And Andrew quizzes Luke on famous athlete nicknames with a little help from listener Roald.

Luke hooked-up his new record player yesterday, and it truly is a game changer in his life. He and Andrew also discuss the new season of White Lotus -- which Luke has started, but Andrew hasn't -- and the latest episodes of Severance. And they hear from a friend who has very personal feelings about the weird soap opera called Passions.

Andrew feels a little guilty over something he did at a pizza shop this weekend. Luke spent his weekend binge-watching a surprisingly powerful docuseries from 15 years ago. And Luke introduces Andrew to the wild TV show Passions, a soap opera about a witch and her doll who comes to life. It's bananas!

Luke and Andrew do some on-air sleuthing to figure out why Luke suddenly has to take an FCC-mandated training course about the Emergency Broadcast System. Turns out, it involves a wayward CBS radio producer and an episode of Young Sheldon.

Luke filled out a survey yesterday to remind himself why he never fills out surveys. Andrew is excited about some McDonald's-related beverage news. And for reasons still unclear, they stumble down an Alfred Molina rabbit hole.

Seattle's mayor made one of the worst jokes possible in his State of the City address. Luke and Andrew also investigate new and old claims regarding NBA players pooping their pants on the court. And a listener tells us what it's like to be friends with a Blue Man.

Luke got quite the scare during yesterday's TBTL recording, but he learned a valuable lesson. Meanwhile, Andrew's sense of smell is going haywire. And they finally talk a little (or maybe a lot) about season 2 of Severance.

Luke found himself in an unexpected broadcast on his frantic trip to Heathrow Airport. Andrew solved a problem with his new computer that is still boggling his mind. And Luke apologizes for a misinformed hot take last week.

Luke has a difficult decision to make regarding his trip home from London. They also weigh-in on a listener's conundrum about splitting the fee for a rental car. And Andrew is looking forward to spending a weekend all by himself.

Luke finds himself in Liverpool, where he took a Beatles tour that blew him away. He and Andrew also finally weigh-in on the Totino's Super Bowl commercial starring their two favorite guys.

Luke is thinking about attending a soccer match in England, which makes Andrew a bit nervous. Plus, Andrew has been eating a lot of cookies lately, and he has some thoughts.

Luke visited some of London's finest attractions yesterday, including a stop at the British Supreme Court. Unfortunately, he also had to go clothes shopping, since his luggage is STILL in Seattle…

Luke successfully made his way to Europe, but unfortunately his luggage didn't. He and Andrew discuss his journey and their very different experiences watching the Super Bowl yesterday.

Luke survived his first colonoscopy and has a full report. Meanwhile, Andrew has some exciting news about his sock organization system.

Luke and Andrew chat with TV's Chris Hayes backstage before his event at Town Hall Seattle. They discuss the important issues of the day: Luke's colonoscopy and Chris' imitation of Abraham Lincoln, and how cable TV began in Astoria, Oregon. (Episode photo from @jeanniecw on Instagram)

Luke and Andrew recap their evening at Town Hall with Chris Hayes (and identify the person who took the mixed nuts out of the green room.) Plus, Luke gets a very special gift from a listener and gets some good news from Great Britain.

All three Business Boys convene to announce a new TBTL project that they could use your help with. Luke is also gearing up for his Town Hall appearance tonight with Chris Hayes.

A "rant" in today's Seattle Times has Luke and Andrew up in arms. Plus, Luke reconnected with a childhood memory via pizza this weekend. And the Blue Man Group says goodbye to New York.

Luke is caught in a battle of wills with the British government. He's also trying to get Andrew to undergo a "regret-ectomy."

Luke believes he remembers a very specific scene from a Steve Martin movie that history has mostly forgotten. We check the tape to see how good his memory actually is. He and Andrew also discuss a fascinating story about how Astoria became the location for Kindergarten Cop.

Andrew's trip to the pet store yesterday leads to a conversation about the relative happiness of guinea pigs and lizards. He and Luke also have an update on the 11-year old kid who found a ridiculously valuable baseball card in a pack of Topps.

Luke has a big update on the state of his old iPhone. Andrew is mad at himself for taking a walk. And Pete Carroll, the newly minted head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, is "uncommonly consistent" in a press conference that is nothing but word salad.

Luke went on a whale-watching adventure last week, and he has some notes for the tour guides of the world. He also needs a new phone, but if he gets one, he won't be able to download TikTok! He and Andrew also talk about eggs a lot.

Andrew breaks down his favorite moment of Chris Hayes' appearance on the Dan LeBatard Show and why he feels like he personally influenced it. He and Luke also discuss Luke's plans to go whale watching and Andrew's trippy experience on dramamine in 1996.

Luke is in Hawaii, but he might not be exactly where he's supposed to be in Hawaii. He and Becca also almost missed their flight out there after a series of bad decisions. Also, Andrew finally tells the travel-related bathroom story nobody asked for.

Andrew is excited to see that there's a new Hollywood Squares on CBS, but he has a lot of questions. He and Luke also swap stories about their experiences with caricaturists.

Luke and Andrew process their feelings after a very tough day of very awful news. They also discuss the unstoppable force known as "anxiety cleaning," and Luke gets some good news about Dick Butkus.

Luke was on TikTok when it went dark this weekend, and his feelings about the app might be shifting. He and Andrew also discuss their pal, Chris Hayes, being portrayed on Saturday Night Live. And Andrew's addiction to the NFL playoffs is creating more scheduling problems.

Luke and Andrew remember the life and work of the inimitable David Lynch, who passed away this week. They also introduce a new, cutting-edge podcast segment called The TBTL Community Calendar! (Watch out, local AM radio!)

Luke and Andrew review such films as A Real Pain, The Darjeeling Limited, and the documentary Dig. They also pay tribute to the life and brilliance of Bob Uecker before turning their attention to a hyper-local conversation about the bars and erstwhile restaurants in a 3 block radius of Greenwood.

**Note: The version of this episoded that posted earlier today had a technical glitch, so this is a re-upload of the full show to hopefully correct the issue** Luke finally explains why he is in a knock-out, drag-out fight with his favorite airline. He and Andrew also listen-in on a 1971 phone conversation between Bob Dylan and the man who has spent decades harassing him.

Luke helps Andrew de-Zuckerberg his life. They also discuss Luke's obsession with military machines in San Diego, Andrew's fear of heights, and online reviews of the now-defunct Moose Mcgillicuddy's

A conversation about drones leads to a conversation about Tom Brady which somehow leads to a conversation about the plight of humanity. It's definitely a weird show for a Monday. Plus, Luke got lasered in the sky on his way to San Diego yesterday.