TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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.

The whole gang is in studio to reflect on Saturday night, talk about unpriced lunch specials, Disneyland policies and an ad campaign gone wrong. Plus, OSCAR talk!

This is our 1000th show LIVE from the Neptune Theater. The show included AwesomeNotAwesome, the TBTL Players, Tom Tangney and a show stopping performance from the Dusty 45s.

A special show with a few surprises.

Luke is iced in, so he descends to Burbank Studios Debajo to make phone contact with Jen, who is trapped atop Queen Anne hill.

Luke is in the studio, Jen is home with champagne. They discuss how Luke made it into work through a snow storm, why pajamas aren't for the library and whether or not any of us should be worried about teens exchanging internet passwords.

Luke and Jen meet up for a drink to talk about the week ahead, the Golden Globes and what movie Jen walked out of over the weekend. Granny is definitely in the house.

This episode is actually many different segments that represent how much we laugh on this show. It is some of the funniest moments in TBTL history.

Luke and Jen discuss hard tv choices coming up this weekend. Plus an update on more North Korea craziness, Who Needs A Movie takes on Moneyball, and Email FRENZY!

Luke is back from New Hampshire and he and Jen immediately start planning for the big upcoming 1000th show, talk about the definition of illin, and save time for It's Pretty Cool

Comedian Andy Kindler came to the studio and it was fun and crazy and just a little out of control in this favorite episode from 2011.

Luke checks in from New Hampshire with big news about the 1000th show. Plus, one of our favorite interviews: Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, stars of "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job"

Luke kicks off this episode with all the 1000th Show details you've been waiting to hear. Plus, discussion of bands you should know, how to characterize swear words and why a certain taboo book from Jen's childhood is making a comeback.

Jessie Thorn joins us to talk about the big changes to the Sound of Young America show. Plus, Luke and Jen bring you some PSAs that you will really want to hear...involving pantslessness and suspicious soup.

Comedian Andy Haynes stops in to talk about Gary Busey, Steven Tyler and how to be great on Twitter

Luke and Jen catch each other up on their last 2 weeks, battle New Years Depression, and defend celebrities in high heels and athletes who celebrate.

This conversation with comedian Kumail Nanjiani is one of our Favorite Hours.

Luke and Jen pay tribute to the finest performances of the TBTL Players in this favorite episode

One of our favorite hours ever is this one we spent with Rachel Flotard on the eve of her band, Visqueen, playing their last shows.

In studio visits from singer/songwriter Leslie Feist and beloved band Built to Spill make up this favorite episode

Discussion of our membership in the Bad Babysitters Club makes us a TBTL favorite episode.

A TBTL Favorite: The Online Dating Show

Tom Tangney joins TBTL to discuss favorite Christmas movies on this Sterlington Collection episode from 2008

The TBTL Fantasy Football League reports in; It's Pretty Cool takes on good books for gift-giving and finally, we literally celebrate Heather from Utah literally celebrating being a TEN

Luke, Jen and Sean choose their Top 5 Favorite Modern Day Christmas Songs and then do their traditional mash-up.

Luke and Jen get caught up on their Christmas shopping lists, debate HBO programming, try to decide if women boxers should wear skirts and finally ask why anyone would want to take credit for Avatar.

We say good riddance to a cruel and delusional dictator and we say a fond goodbye to Christopher Hitchens. Plus, learning a new word, an unplanned Charles Grodin segment and a message from Norway about their lack of butter: It's Not Funny.