TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke and Andrew discuss the merits of cats, national anthems, and female television programs.

Luke wonders if his total domination of an onstage drinking contest was a good or bad thing. Plus, Producer Andrew is no big fan of April Fools pranks.

TBTL Live from Comicon, Featuring Wil Wheaton

Jen and Luke stumble upon video of a drunk guy singing in the back of a police car, proving that music is the great liberator of the human spirit.

Eugene Mirman and Elna Baker stop by to talk about lotto winnings, the new craze of Baby Birding, and the challenges of telling your Very Mormon Parents you're not a mormon anymore.

Luke and Andrew deal with the backlash against the backlash over their foul mouths. Plus, terrible celebrity parenting, and! The music of Alessandra Rose.

Luke and Producer Andrew talk about Mike Daisey's apology, which actually kicks off with a reference to TBTL. Plus they discuss whether or no they should establish a TBTL swear jar.

Adam Carolla stops by to talk fame, fortune, and why no one watched his home improvement TV show.

After hearing about yet another famous person with gout, Luke starts to have phantom pains, thinking he might have it to. Meanwhile, Sean's medical advice is suspect at best.

Eddie Pepitone star of stage and screen (iPod screen actually, but whatever) stops by discuss his plot to move off the grid to a place called Slab City.

Luke and Producer Andrew discuss where the line is between friendly and creepy when adult males talk to non-adult children. Also, Luke makes a startling admission about the movie The Shining.

Luke and Producer Andrew try to figure out who had a crappier weekend. Luke, who ended up penniless and phone-less begging his way onto a city bus, or monologist Mike Daisey, who was exposed as a fibber.

This episode was missing from the TBTL archive, so the original title and description are missing. It was uploaded on April 30, 2025.

This episode was missing from the TBTL archive, so the original title and description are missing. It was uploaded on April 30, 2025.

This episode was missing from the TBTL archive, so the original title and description are missing. It was uploaded on April 30, 2025.

Luke learns in a very painful way that his best athletic days are behind him when he and The Mummy's rec basketball team suffers a humiliating loss.

Luke and Producer Andrew have plans to discuss the news of the day but end up delving into their childhood traumas with special emphasis on the danger of eating super hot peppers.

Marilyn Hagerty, the 85 year-old restaurant critic whose Olive Garden review has swept the internet shows up on TBTL to explain why we should all get over the internet. Plus! Motopony stops by Burbank Studios to chat, drink, and break into impromptu church songs.

KROQ's Bean Baxter stops by TBTL Studios to recount his recent meeting with Lana Del Rey, and Luke wonders if he's being a jerk by laughing at a midwestern newspaper review of Olive Garden.

The hilarious (and sometimes profound) Ron Funches visits Burbank Studios. Plus Luke and Andrew debate whether or not to see Lana Del Rey play a free show in Seattle.

Insane Clown Posse launches a social networking site, Luke joins and finds he's made some weird new homies.

Luke and Producer Andrew discuss Ice Cube, high school weightlifting and Luke's brush with his personal hero, Alec Baldwin.

Luke checks in from Chicago after another round of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me (which featured an awesome guest), plus, an interview with humorist, social critic, and all-around genius Fran Lebowitz.

Luke jets off for Chicago feeling very excited for the Wait Wait Special Guest he'll get to talk to but not before the fellas from The Lonely Forest stop by Burbank Studios to drink some scotch and make up some songs.

Luke and Jen swap yoga horror stories, plus reveal which listener managed to figure out the reason Luke played the ending music he did on Tuesday's show. Plus, Jen heads off into the Wild Blue Yonder for a spell.

Luke and Producer Andrew make a plan to be Apocalypse Buddies, meanwhile Donald Trump takes some time out of his busy schedule (of being a terrible businessman) to weigh in on a topic no once cares about.

Luke and Jen parse through what worked and didn't work about this year's Oscars (spoiler alert, nothing worked). Also, TBTL has a special song of thanks written for the listeners who donated to the TBTL-A-Thon, and New Sponsor Alert! Welcome Evo!

Sean shows Luke, Jen and Mr. Knightly exactly what not to do when cooking pizza in a jar, and nearly loses an eyebrow in the process. It's another round of Cooking With Sean DeTore.

Tom Tagney stops by for TBTL's 5th Annual Oscars Preview show. Wine is consumed, predictions are made and even a few tears are shed.

Jen and listener Drew review a romance/adventure novel that seems to contain neither. Plus, Luke agonizes over whether of not to climb on the Little Red Wagon for Lent.

Mo Rocca swings by to talk about Romanian Sausage Fests, Italian Elder-Love Films, and the search to make his grandma's signature ravioli. Plus, Sean DeTore produces a highly questionable song for the TBTL-A-Thon.

Jen is freaked out by a surprise visitor at Burbank Studios, while Sean is obsessed (as always) with the movie Halloween 3. Speaking of 3's, it's also TBTL-A-Thon 3, Feels Like The Very Third Time.

Luke and Jen look back on the Mystery of the Farrells Kiss. Then, do a little AwesomeNotAwesome, and finally give you a preview of next week: the TBTL-a-thon.

This episode was missing from the TBTL archive, so the original description is missing. It was uploaded on April 30, 2025.

The amazing story of a British fugitive caught in the USA delights us. Plus, Shakira prompts a "Shut It Down, America" and Jen pens an open letter to Chris Brown. Oh, and sloths are adorable!

Michael Lerner from Telekinesis stops by to talk Valentine's Day, play Justin Beiber covers, and fill us in on his new life as the famous drummer for Portlandia Live.

Luke and Jen mull over the passing of Whitney Houston, talk Grammys with Hot Greg, and try to call Skrillex's cell phone live on air.

It's Storytime with Luke and Jen. In this favorite episode, Luke and Jen each have an "I Wish I Hadn't Done That" tale to tell.

Jen has a big announcement for the TBTL listeners, and TBTL has some big advice for Simon Cowell, namely, Aim Low.

We learn that someone tried to stop the Challenger launch in News from 1986. And Norway meets North Korea in a lovely mash-up. Plus Jen shows John Williams some love and we end it all with a Web Gem.

Luke turns to Jason and Randy Sklar (of Sklarbro Country and other rad things) for advice on getting through this total lull in sports action. Plus, you got Hunger Games in my Lana Del Rey!

TBTL moves back upstairs, to the cramped office that launched things oh those many years ago. Luke Jen & Sean mull over The Superbowl, teenagers with contagious tics, and whether having to pee helps you make good decisions.

A recent Portlandia episode reminds of our own Battlestar Galactica rabbit hole. Plus, Tom Tangney gives us his recent interview with the director of The Artist

Although no one at TBTL will be a Facebook millionaire, we strive to happy for others. Plus, ironic tweets taken seriously have serious consequences and listener Gabe defends his tattoo and man bun.

On this episode Luke and Sean are shocked by Jen's report on the complications of work bathroom breaks in Norway. Plus, Kristin Bell has a breakdown that brings up some questions and finally, The Sporkful's Dan Pashman brings his tips for a good Superbowl Party.

Ira Glass swings by to discuss a stand-up comedian he'd like to fight, the latest exotic meat he's been feeding his dog, and why Luke isn't the most bumped contributor to This American Life (but it's close).

Luke gives a diet update, we discuss Uggs, the SAG awards, the urinals at the Rolling Stones museum and finally, what was going on at Etta James' funeral?

In this favorite episode, Luke and Jen brainstorm about fixing the airlines. Plus, Luke interviews the band, Noah and the Whale, from Sasquatch.

A mayor can't stop trying to rescue a situation that can't be rescued; New trend pieces say man buns and gongs are IN; how brilliant is 50 Cent? And, AwesomeNotAwesome takes on Hamm-o-grams, babies at the Olympics and a lawsuit against Jimmy Fallon.

This episode was missing from the TBTL archive, so the original title and description are missing. It was uploaded on April 30, 2025.