TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Our Christmas party includes the TBTL Players, TBTL Debate Club, Tim Tam Slams and the TBTL debut of the game, Per Verse DJ.

We are bursting with segments: How Dare You! to airline pilots, You Can't Handle the Cute! to baby seals, TBTL Person of the Year, and some AwesomeNotAwesome.

Jen recounts her dramatic morning, which includes a falling Lyle Lovett poster. Plus, a false alarm in New Jersey leads us to discuss emergency evacuation. Then we put on our science hats, name our enemies and pass judgment on a Canadian study.

Introducing our new grammar lady, Mike Pesca! Plus, Luke reports back on The Nutcracker and Jen envies the Norwegian their butter shortage.

Luke and Jen announce the Holiday Spectacular show date and plan, including their reluctance to don leotards. Plus music and interviews with Dave Bazan and Dave Wakeling.

We announce the plan for the 1000th show; discuss Greyhound bus rides, our H&M shirts and exactly what happens when you fall in lava.

Comedian Dana Gould comes to the studio to discuss parenting, plane freak-outs, potlucks and out-of-circulation candy bars.

Discussion of karaoke rules, Christmas tree toppers and texting romantic poems. Plus medical information about nipples and cryogenic freezing sends us down unexpected paths.

Tales of our childhood attempts at stardom through local theater. Plus, Why It Matters: Waiting for Guffman

TBTL is Mystery Solvers Classic: Luke and Jen and the Tens search the country to find the girl who stole Jason's heart when he was a kid. Could we reunite them in one week?

The Feist album mystery gets personally hurtful; Brian Williams shows us a thing or two, and TBTL turns Legal Eagles to discuss a new lawsuit heading to court. Plus, Stack of Dimes drops in to discuss holiday movies.

Our friend Andrew stops by to be berated by Jen; Sean tells the reason he's got a red-face, and we ask the question, "Could Feist have been lying to us?"

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

Why It Matters: The Muppets. Plus, TBTL AfterHours brings you some Music For Your Weekend.

Jen presents her tips for a non-awkward Thanksgiving Dinner. Plus Luke takes you step by step through his process of building a tiny wig to cover a suspicious bald spot.

WTF Podcaster Marc Maron drops by the studio.

Discussing how much we don't want to be people who discuss traffic leads to a whole lot of traffic talk. Plus, the interview with singer/songwriter Leslie Feist.

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

Fashion chat about Utilikilts and wallet chains leads to the clarification of what the segment I Love You Chunk is all about.

Rachel FLotard joins us in studio to talk about her band, her plans, her life and even a little Bell Biv Devoe. Plus, she answers listener mail.

We interview Mindy Kaling, who is as lovely as you think. Plus, does yesterdays show count as a Trainwreck? And a quick It's Pretty Cool.

The culmination of all the wine tastings, with the in-studio version which leads us to the official selection. Plus, we learn about Civilian Mail Delivery and the TBTL Debate Club convenes.

Luke found a new faith in his fellow gamblers. Plus, why didn't the Oscar producers listen to us? And, a new segment: We also did not kill Bob Ruthman.

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

Oscar chat gets really deep into Brett Ratner's stuff; a reporter asks our favorite question; the NYC News Desk reports on genitalia valuation and a police sting that went wrong in a very surprising way.

Luke and Jen re-enact a public break-up. Plus, It's Pretty Cool, Call Makers and Email Frenzy.

Waking up in a world where LaToya Jackson makes sense and Nickelback evokes sympathy, Luke and Jen work through their emotions while discussing an overzealous janitor and a wedding lawsuit that feels a bit off.

This episode was missing from the TBTL archives, so the original description is lost. It was re-uploaded on April 30, 2025.

Jen and Sean learn that Luke's inner-Big Dog almost got loose recently and there's good cause to worry for this weekend. Plus, a look back at three things that bug Jen...it's basically her Andy Rooney audition.

This episode was missing from the TBTL archives, so the original description is lost. It was re-uploaded on April 30, 2025.

Luke and Jen debate the value of Disneyland and fire alarms. Plus, It's Pretty Cool and CallMakers, which leads to an a amazing rap performance out of the Bay Area.

Today Luke is back from Vegas and Jen is relieved that TIVO won't cause her to miss breaking news stories. Plus we check in with last week's news stories and find that Scotty just sings it that way.

This extravaganza includes Why It Matters: Scary Movies, Tales of a Christian Trick or Treater, and the annual re-telling of The Demon Lady on Eastlake Ave.

The hour of the week that caused many a person to ask, How is this on the air? We look back at a collection of moments that happened in the 9pm hour on Friday nights.

Interview with Keith Powell, who plays Toofer on 30 Rock.

Could we be in legal trouble for singing on Youtube? Plus, Luke compiles more evidence for his Ryan Adams theory.

An intricate science discussion takes an unexpected, hernia-related turn. Plus, we ruminate on the topic of 90's nostalgia and take a quiz music quiz to see how much we remember.

Luke and Jen discuss Steve Jobs' charisma, sweaters for penguins, the national anthem, playing it coy and how much making out is ok when you're in public.

This hour looks back at all the fun we've had with song lyrics gone wrong. From Bruce Springsteen to Mariah Carey to Barbara Mandrell and even Men at Work...it can often be tough to get the words right.

Everyone, including the dog, tries out Sean's Dog Food recipe. Plus an interview with the band, Built to Spill.

Luke gives an update on his lifestyle changes and we discuss the popularity of keeping exotic pets. Plus Email Frenzy and a new segment to empathize with people wrongly accused of cannibalism (it happens!)

Online Dating Horror Stories! (And some nice stories too).

Luke and Jen and Sean look over the hottest Halloween costumes and the TBTL debate club convenes again. Plus Granny Time looks at Jill Abramson, Chris Martin, the Woz and Mel Gibson.

TBTL looks back at the time Luke ran a marathon while carrying a recorder. The audio takes you through all the emotions and craziness of 26 miles.

We bring back the segment "Food in the News" in order to taste test the new Dr. Pepper that is for boys only; plus Mike Pesca checks in from NYC to debut a new segment, "Routes and Colors"

Discussion ranges from skepticism over recent Kraken findings to a ruling on doing The Wave during baseball games. Plus, thoughts on the lady who gave birth hours after finishing a marathon.

Luke's Twitter profile is on the rise, which might not be a good thing. Plus, we try and figure out the perfect degree of friendship to have with your neighbors.

TBTL: Weekend Edition features Luke and Jen covering a remarkably bad list featuring the so-called catchiest songs of all time. 'The Simpsons' may come to an end over a salary dispute -- are the actors worth as much as they're demanding? Plus, Johnny Depp makes a really stupid statement in Vanity Fair, and Luke is kinda sick of Bono's philanthropic efforts -- he'll explain why.

It was a perfect TBTL storm, followed by a rainbow: the night we infuriated Rachel Dratch, were delighted by Anthony Bourdain, and made Easy Bread while taking personal phone calls.

Luke and Jen discuss their favorite documentaries (with the listeners and Tom Tangney weighing in too)