TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke is living out the plot of The Perfect Storm, only he's doing it on land with an unwieldy rain tarp. Meanwhile, Andrew is intrigued by a new approach to selling paper towels.

Luke had a meltdown during a CBS shoot this weekend and he's not feeling great about it. At all. And Andrew learns more about the "Yoda" in his yard.

TBTL Friendo Cassie swings by to tell us about the time her family stole a Christmas tree…and what happened when the cops showed up.

Luke and Andrew celebrate the life (and lies?) of The Amazing Kreskin, whom Andrew is just learning about. They also wonder why nobody is booking Stefan Fatsis to talk about the Justin Tucker's kicking issues. And they discuss the man who recently won the world Spanish Scrabble tournament, even though he doesn't speak spanish.

Andrew is excited by a "Spotify Wrapped" for local bus routes. Luke's eye is beginning to heal, but looks nastier than ever. And they carefully break down all the bumper stickers on the back of an SUV that Andrew snapped a photo of this weekend.

Luke finally had his eye surgery today, but he wasn't allowed to record the procedure. But don't worry, he shares all the details, including the ones Andrew doesn't want to hear. They also discuss the arrest of the man suspected of killing a health insurance exec in broad daylight.

TBTL Friendo Broadcast Barry travelled 9 hours to Manhattan, Kansas this weekend to hang out with the cast of Somebody, Somewhere. He joins Luke and Andrew to tell the tale. Plus, Luke's eye saga continues and continues…but is there maybe an end in sight?

Luke's swollen eye infection -- which is not filled with pus! -- made things difficult on the set of a CBS shoot yesterday. He's now hoping for some kind of medical resolution today, possibly with the help of Jeremy Renner. He and Andrew also discuss the dark, bizarre case of the mystery man who assassinated a health insurance exec in broad daylight -- and how people are reacting online.

A brand new grocery store opened in Andrew's neighborhood yesterday, leading him on an adventure that can best be described as a rollercoaster of emotion punctuated by some good old fashioned stampy-ness.

Luke and Andrew are both hot off respective trips to the doctor's office, where Andrew advocated for himself and Luke met the coolest doctor in the world. Andrew also finally has a bucket list item and a gripe about neighborhood road signs.

Turns out, both Andrew and Becca are internet celebrities this week while Luke…sadly is not. But Luke will be under the bright lights later this week, which is a problem, given his worsening eye situation.

Luke is delighted by a young NBA player who is singing Tiky-Toky songs and painting his nails and being who he wants to be. Andrew offers a review of The Penguin. And Russell Wilson's cringy "Mr. Unlimited" character may get the last laugh after all?

Luke and Andrew team-up with Lindy and Meagan of Text Me Back for the long-awaited return of their podcasting supergroup best known as "TMBTL Of The Dog." They discuss Lindy's new animal shelter gig, Meagan's "lil buggies", Luke's political yard signs, and Andrew's rat problem (and how he plans to not help solve it.)

Luke and Andrew try and fail to compare the Thanksgiving Holiday to an action movie. They also take a moment or two to compare food-loaf notes.

People keep sending Luke a video of a comedian making fun of something he works on…leading him to question the thickness of his skin. Andrew, meanwhile, needs help turning a former A's fan into a Mariners fan.

Luke has been practicing piano, and he has the tape to prove it…but can he be vulnerable enough to share that tape with us? He and Andrew also discuss buying the naming rights to one of Seattle's premiere NFL practice facilities.

A vexing billboard has reappeared in Andrew's neighborhood. Luke went to the movies this weekend and made a big mess. And listeners help Luke be "more right" the next time he explains the origins of "Skid Row."

Luke and Andrew find themselves critiquing a new ad campaign, old TV sitcoms featuring teachers, and something Andrew believes is an homage to Twisted Sister (although he's been wrong before.)

Andrew has a much-anticipated update on his plumbing situation at home, while Luke is hoping to have minor eye surgery this afternoon. They also discuss LeBron James' decision to quit social media and whether or not they are to blame.

Luke and Andrew both survived a night of major winds and power outages in the region, but now Andrew is bracing for a visit from the plumber who may have good news or bad news about his sewage system. Plus, a Seattle sushi restaurant has shut down after the internet accused it of serving fish with worms in it.

Andrew overheard a conversation this weekend that was so relevant to his interests, he wonders if it might have been a trap. He and Luke also prepare for "bomb cyclone" headed their way, and an update on Razzlekhan, the self-styled crypto-currency rapper who's headed to prison.

Luke and Andrew call on the StuBot to settle a bet regarding a Mariner's pitcher of yesteryear. They also discuss the sweet snack treats of their youth, and how Bluesky continues to Bluesky.

Luke is concerned about his favorite news network after seeing a (somewhat misleading?) headline in the Times today. He and Andrew also discuss this weekend's boxing match between two terrible human beings. And they're apparently nowhere near finished talking about closet organization techniques.

Luke is enjoying his time on the Bluesky app, and is finding a lot of old, weird friends there from his Twitter days. He and Andrew also discuss "Babydog," the English Bulldog who's been banned from the Senate floor.

Luke and Andrew (finally) discuss their individual attempts at closet organization, and why it seems to be a never ending struggle. They also listen to the absolutely charming, absolutely Midwest voicemail that Bon Iver's neighbor left for the musician.

Frankie Valli insists he's not lip synching on stage, but a fascinating investigation by the Washington Post begs to differ.

Luke has some new life goals, one of which might have been inspired by an Instagram ad. He also presents a new segment called "Basketball Funny Side Up", in which he regales Andrew with some knee-slapping moments from the NBA court.

Luke is dealing with a cold that seems to be getting worse. Andrew takes advantage of the situation by filibustering on his broken furnace, his plans to attend the Great Junk Hunt, and his fight with the bill collectors who have erroneously targeted him.

Andrew witnessed some astounding social behavior involving seat-saving at a concert last night that he'd like Luke to weigh-in on. Luke is trying to detox from the 24/7 news addiction he developed during the election season. And one very young TBTL listener has a plan to fix the country.

Luke and Andrew (once again) sort through their feelings after another disheartening election night in America.

Luke and Andrew emotionally brace themselves for election night 2024 by sharing their feelings and playing a new word game that Andrew is newly obsessed with.

Andrew momentarily forgets that he's podcasting and spends much too much time talking about doormats. More importantly, he and Luke look back at the extraordinary life and career of Quincy Jones. And Ed Sheeran wins a copyright lawsuit accusing him of borrowing too heavily from Lets Get It On.

Yesterday, Luke dared to venture where few are brave enough to tread: A Spirit Halloween store in downtown Chicago at 5:30pm on Halloween night.

It's the 2024 TBTL Halloween Spooktacular! Genevieve joins Luke and Andrew to discuss her best and worst Halloween costumes over the years and to help Luke brainstorm ideas for his own getup tonight. And we hear from Tens of listeners who share their own hair-raising tales of ghostly presences and messages from the beyond.

Luke and Andrew wax nostalgic about the water parks of their youth, from Turtle Beach to Wild Waves. They also pour an oily cup of coffee out for the Starbucks Oleato, a drink idea that never stood a chance.

TBTL brings you more statues in the news! Another sarcastic sculpture has popped-up in the US Capital. Plus, NBA All-Star Dwayne Wade also got his own statue this week. Unfortunately, it doesn't look too much like him.

Luke finally explains the strange selfie he took last week that ended up on the TBTL website, and the reveal is better than Andrew expected. They also talk about a story from the sports world that is not about sport, but about the human condition (and when NOT to start taunting people.) And a new statue of a pile of poop in the U.S. The Capitol is surprisingly above-board.

Andrew went glasses shopping yesterday and ended up having an overly emotional response to the whole process. Meanwhile, Luke made a huge stride in creating boundaries around life and work…AND he came up with a great idea for a Halloween costume with his girlfriend.

Luke is in love with a door, but he's not in love with the new check-in system at a historic Los Angeles hotel. He and Andrew also argue about garbage collectors and their white wax pens.

Luke and Andrew bond over a radio commercial that has been making them each very angry. Plus, a new toilet technology will record your bowel movements for health purposes, but also raises some logistical and ethical issues. And Chick-Fil-A is finally in the podcast business.

Andrew is having a tech issue that may actually be more of a mental health issue. Luke has a new hi-tech neck pillow for his redeye flight to New York. And a listener shares a special recording she made with her family.

Luke and Andrew realize that yesterday was an auspicious day in TBTL history. Plus, Andrew is preparing to say goodbye to a favorite t-shirt, and Luke remembers the life and times of Tony Ventrella, who's passing this weekend gave Luke a lot to think about.

Luke and Andrew discuss cutesy terms for crimes that make them seem less crime-y. They also celebrate a recent awe-inspiring dance party at a political rally. And they talk about a famous chess player's amazing attempts to cheat (allegedly!) at a recent match.

Luke and Andrew discuss current trends in below-the-waist fashion, noisy stomachs, glasses with built-in cameras, and what travel would be like if they were so rich they didn't know what to do with all their money.

Andrew had a transformative experience booking a haircut last week. Luke is rolling the dice on taking a red-eye flight directly to a gig. And the Tens of listeners help Luke identify the mystery WWII movie that he only remembered one small scene from.

After hearing about controversy surrounding today's Wordle puzzle, Luke tries to solve the game himself on the podcast. (Spoiler alerts are duly noted on the show!) He and Andrew also discuss a creepy new A.I. tool that turns complicated text into a chatty podcast.

Luke offers an important apology involving the sports text chain that he shares with Andrew. They also discuss the closing of the last significant K-Mart in America and the deep sadness that a New York Times photographer was able to capture in its aisles.

Francis Ford Coppola has weighed-in on his own controversial film, Megalopolis, by giving it five stars on Letterboxd. So that's good! Luke and Andrew also discuss Luke's attempt to avoid Seahawks game spoilers while he was at work last night, and the moral quandary it left Andrew in.

Ludacris is on a mission to "the world's most hydrated motherf***er", but he's going about it in an unusual way. Quantas Airlines apologizes for airing an R-rated movie on a flight. And Andrew discovers a steamy movie of his own in a surprising place.

Luke and Andrew dissect Kamala Harris's appearance on the Howard Stern Show -- specifically, the brilliantly stupid (or stupidly brilliant) music Howard chose to introduce her. They also discuss a bizarre murder attempt involving an elaborate disguise and a vaccine ruse.