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TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

TBTL is a daily show hosted by two longtime friends goofing their way through the world the best they can. Join Luke Burbank and Andrew Walsh as they cover the most important topics of the day, from 25 year-old film reviews to whether or not Andrew’s neighbors are secretly using his garbage bins.

Tue, April 29, 2025
#4455 Scott Pelley Vs. The World
Luke is very excited about the most recent episode of John Mulaney’s Netflix show. Andrew is inspired by Scott Pelley’s brave stance on 60 Minutes. And they address the plumber-in-the-room when it comes to baseball analogies.
Mon, April 28, 2025
#4454 Pranks For Sharing
Andrew has some ear-witness reporting regarding the Mariners’ use of Louie Louie at ball games. He and Luke also discuss Bill Belichick’s bizarre CBS interview and a prank phone call to a high-profile football player. And they get a riveting update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers season!
Fri, April 25, 2025
#4453 The Case Of The Garbage Can Dust-Up
Andrew received a note from his garbage collector yesterday. Now he needs to figure out the proper response.
Thu, April 24, 2025
#4452 May The Hand Of Marriott Guide You
Luke is happy to learn that the Mariners brought “Louie Louie” back to the ballpark, but all is not quite what it seems. He also wants to tell Andrew about a sign he saw in a hotel, but they just keep talking about new TV shows instead.
Wed, April 23, 2025
#4451 A Way With Worlds
Luke had an absolutely bizarre Lyft ride yesterday that involved a video of the driver singing a Jim Croce song with his son. Luke and Andrew also discuss the viral video of two identical twins who gave a simultaneous interview to a local TV station.
Tue, April 22, 2025
#4450 The Devil’s In The Detailing
Luke is in L.A., where he’s trying to take the world’s most high-tech covid test. Andrew is feeling more mentally fit after cleaning the hell out of something. And a listener shares some good advice regarding class action lawsuits.
Mon, April 21, 2025
#4449 Imaginary Tradio
Luke and Andrew open up the phone lines and offer listeners a chance to buy, sell and give away their stuff! Watch the show on YouTube here !
Fri, April 18, 2025
#4448 I Just Blueskied Myself
Luke and Andrew learn that Mr. Ed (the talking horse) once played baseball against the L.A. Dodgers. They review the tape. They also realize they came very close to accidentally live-streaming their private conversations on YouTube.
Thu, April 17, 2025
#4447 The Height Of Comedy
Luke and Andrew cancel all their plans to discuss a long-lost Zach Galifinakis movie and last night’s episode of “Everybody’s Live With John Mullaney.”
Wed, April 16, 2025
#4446 The Manchurian Burbank
Luke saw some very strange things at the airport late last night. He and Andrew also discuss the terrible SNL sketch that is also catching heat for being hurtful. And we get an update on the TBTL Jr. Slugger’s latest little league game.
Tue, April 15, 2025
#4445 Making Mr. Wrong
A viewing of an old 80s movie has Andrew and Luke wondering when John Malkovich became a Serious Actor. And Luke is still embarrassed about a “four grape breakfast” situation that unfolded in his hotel this morning.
Mon, April 14, 2025
#4444 Bolstering On A Budget
Luke met three members of Metallica today, and he’s meeting the fourth one tomorrow. They’re good guys.
Fri, April 11, 2025
#4443 Better Off Fred
Luke finally watched the White Lotus finale and has thoughts. Andrew regrets deleting his Bluesky post about the B-52s. And we all learn a valuable lesson about the Blue Angels of yesteryear.
Thu, April 10, 2025
#4442 This Is So Boarding And Forever Taking
Andrew finally opens up about his relationship with Guitar Center. Luke is $4.98 richer after finding himself on the winning side of a class-action suit. And young people are going nutso over a specific line in the new Minecraft movie.
Wed, April 09, 2025
#4441 Mother Tootin’ Son Of A Biscuit!
Andrew is mulling over a recent interaction he had with a sales person and he’s not liking what he’s mulling. Plus, an American YouTuber was arrested for visiting a remote Indian island and leaving a can of soda behind. And another rant in the Seattle Times has left Luke confused.
Tue, April 08, 2025
#4440 HOV Actually
Luke and Andrew each have questions about today’s “Rants and Raves” column in the Seattle Times…including whether or not Luke was the target of a rant. They also receive an important Public Service Announcement from television’s Chris Hayes.
Mon, April 07, 2025
#4439 The Eyes Have It
Luke went back to the eye doctor on Friday, and whooooo-boy. He has an update. Plus, Andrew has been thinking a lot about original sin and text message etiquette (unrelated.) And Coach Ben sends in a recap of the TBTL Junior Sluggers’ first game!
Fri, April 04, 2025
#4438 Don’t Throw The Bread Out With The Basket
Luke and Andrew break down the sublime and the not-so-sublime moments of John Mullaney’s latest live broadcast. Plus, Luke found the misleading CPAP commercial he was looking for, and it’s even more confusing and bizarre than he originally thought. And Andrew challenges Luke with a riddle for the ages (“the ages” being the early 2000s.)
Thu, April 03, 2025
#4437 Today's My Flursday
Luke and Andrew call Coach Ben for a preview of the upcoming TBTL Junior Sluggers little league season.
Wed, April 02, 2025
#4436 Stupid Head And The Other One
Luke and Andrew turn to each other for help understanding some local TV commercials. They also discuss vampires and immortality, Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech, and Taffy Brodesser Ackner’s profile of Val Kilmer, who passed away yesterday.
Wed, April 02, 2025
#4435 (Part 2): The Fix Is In
Today’s full episode of TBTL isn’t showing up on Apple Podcasts, so Luke and Andrew fire up the old podcasting machine again to see if they can do anything about it.
Tue, April 01, 2025
#4435 I Saw The Sign
Luke and Andrew discuss the single-shot feats of Netflix’s Adolescence, the best/worst new commercial for a local casino, the troubling legacy of a famous sign along I-5, and NPR’s reporting on the “slow internet movement.”
Mon, March 31, 2025
#4434 Resident Allium
Luke regales Andrew with many stories from his trip to the mustard museum this weekend.
Fri, March 28, 2025
#4433 Silly Rabbit, Don't Push The Kids
An anonymous listener shares a hair-raising story about getting scammed by the same “Sheriff’s Department” call that Andrew recently received. Luke and Andrew also discuss their viewing experience during baseball’s opening day. And the prime minister of Australia is getting surprisingly involved in the story of a mascot that pushed a child.
Thu, March 27, 2025
#4432 Mr. Fubo Meets Dr. Roku
Luke and Andrew are gearing up for baseball’s opening day by trying to figure out how the heck to watch the games. They also dive deeper into Kyle Mooney’s new record, which is probably a joke but maybe not?
Wed, March 26, 2025
#4431 Well I’ll Be Spranged
Luke is grumpy after a rough day of travelling around the Tri-City area, but Andrew found the perfect thing to cheer him up on an old VHS tape. Luke also has more dazzling details than you can imagine on the history of Pez dispensers!
Tue, March 25, 2025
#4430 In Media Res
Andrew received an alarming phone call last week and is still processing it. Luke is in New York, where he’s rearranging his hotel room and looking for fancy extension cords for his fancy travel bags.
Mon, March 24, 2025
#4429 I’m Bada-Booming Here!
Luke and Andrew aren’t yet ready to talk about Pez dispensers or Kyle Mooney’s new project, but they are ready to talk about what they might talk about when they are ready to talk about those topics. They also discuss the Mariner’s new app, which may make watching games easier or more difficult, depending on what you read.
Fri, March 21, 2025
#4428 Calendar Boys
Luke helps prep Andrew for his upcoming appearance on a public radio talk show. They also check back in with the TBTL Community Calendar to find out what activities the Tens are planning.
Thu, March 20, 2025
#4427 The Lamb Of Gosh
Luke and Andrew break down last night’s edition of the new John Mallaney live talk show. They have a LOT of thoughts!
Wed, March 19, 2025
#4426 Lefty Tighty Righty Loosey
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.
Tue, March 18, 2025
#4425 Balding Gray
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!
Mon, March 17, 2025
#4424 The Duplassity Of Human Nature
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.
Fri, March 14, 2025
#4423 Floor & Decor + The Machine
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!
Thu, March 13, 2025
#4422 Sew Me, Sew Me For What?
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.
Wed, March 12, 2025
#4421 Like The Egg Prices Of The Sky
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.
Tue, March 11, 2025
#4420 You’ll Never Believe What These Local Podcasters Just Said!
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 .
Mon, March 10, 2025
No Point Conversion: Darnald It All
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.
Mon, March 10, 2025
#4419 Capitol Thrills
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.
Fri, March 07, 2025
#4418 ASCII Anything
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.
Thu, March 06, 2025
#4417 More Like Adrien Grody
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.
Wed, March 05, 2025
#4416 Brother Could You Spare A Yub Nub?
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.
Tue, March 04, 2025
#4415 It-Is-What-It-Is Clips
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.
Mon, March 03, 2025
#4414 Bell Shocked
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 "
Fri, February 28, 2025
#4413 Delayed Dadification
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.
Thu, February 27, 2025
#4412 Disky Business
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.
Wed, February 26, 2025
#4411 Watching My Figures
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.
Tue, February 25, 2025
#4410 Could God Make A Pizza So Healthy Even He Wouldn’t Eat It?
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.
Mon, February 24, 2025
#4409 The Cruddy Kid
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!
Fri, February 21, 2025
#4408 FCC Your Way Out
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.
Thu, February 20, 2025
#4407 Molina On Me
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.
Wed, February 19, 2025
#4406 Bike Curious
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.
Tue, February 18, 2025
#4405 Melon Parties And The Infinite Sadness
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.
Mon, February 17, 2025
#4404 Bad Coach: Port Of Call
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.
Fri, February 14, 2025
#4403 Just Some Barry That I Used To Know
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.
Thu, February 13, 2025
#4402 Spewy Spewed So Chazmo Could Die
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.
Wed, February 12, 2025
#4401 Tottenham Two-Step
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.
Tue, February 11, 2025
#4400 Tottenham Quadrangle
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…
Mon, February 10, 2025
#4399 Putting Some English On It
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.
Fri, February 07, 2025
#4398 Your First Meal
Luke survived his first colonoscopy and has a full report. Meanwhile, Andrew has some exciting news about his sock organization system.
Thu, February 06, 2025
#4397 A Boy named SuTab
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)
Wed, February 05, 2025
#4396 Talk Of The Town Hall
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.
Tue, February 04, 2025
#4395 Little Free Login
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.
Mon, February 03, 2025
#4394 She Slings Slices Down By The Seaside
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.
Fri, January 31, 2025
#4393 A Real Kick In The Pence
Luke is caught in a battle of wills with the British government. He’s also trying to get Andrew to undergo a “regret-ectomy.”
Thu, January 30, 2025
#4392 Points On The Front End
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.
Wed, January 29, 2025
#4391 Go Tree Frogs!
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.
Tue, January 28, 2025
#4390 It’s Giving Marmaduke
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.
Mon, January 27, 2025
#4389 Eggers Can’t Be Choosers
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.
Fri, January 24, 2025
#4388 Whale Tales
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.
Thu, January 23, 2025
#4387 It’s A Wet Heat
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.
Wed, January 22, 2025
#4386 Caricature Study
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.
Tue, January 21, 2025
#4385 Bar Keepers Situationship
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.
Mon, January 20, 2025
#4384 You Could Have Banned It Longer
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.
Fri, January 17, 2025
#4383 Blazing Sandworms
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!)
Thu, January 16, 2025
#4382 Round Pizza Option
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.
Wed, January 15, 2025
#4381 Mr. Steal Your Soup
**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.
Tue, January 14, 2025
#4380 Hacking The Koosh
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
Mon, January 13, 2025
#4379 All The Zerg Down
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.
Fri, January 10, 2025
#4378 Rolling Down The Garage Door Of Your Heart
Luke has fallen head-over-heels in love with his new, modern toilet. Andrew is surprisingly excited about something stupid called Super Wild Card Weekend. And, after an investment firm just bought up a bunch of legacy store brands, Luke and Andrew discuss modern mall culture and the olfactory pleasures of Auntie Anne’s pretzels.
Thu, January 09, 2025
#4377 Mail Privilege
Luke wrote in to a newspaper today with a correction, but he’s not sure how to feel about that. He and Andrew also discuss the massive fires that are upending lives in Los Angeles. And Andrew has some good news after a trip to the post office.
Wed, January 08, 2025
#4376 Taters Gonna Tate
Luke attempted a complicated recipe last night that involved one ingredient and two steps. He also shares a roundup of interesting audio, some originating from outer space, some from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tue, January 07, 2025
#4375 The Keurig Of Bird Houses
Luke and Andrew each celebrate an anniversary today, which sends them down a memory lane that is perfect for losing any new listeners who may be checking out the show after hearing Luke’s story on This American Life this weekend. They also talk about old salad bars, cold restaurants, French-speaking hummingbirds, and personal thermostat preferences.
Mon, January 06, 2025
#4374 Steamboat Popeye
Changes at HBO Max are getting in the way of Luke’s enjoyment of Somebody, Somewhere. Andrew also catches Luke up on the drama surrounding the resurrected mascot at the Pop-Tart Bowl. And they make their plans to profit off of Popeye The Sailor Man, now that he’s in the public domain.
Fri, January 03, 2025
#4373 Blockin’ Out The Naders
Andrew shares one of the cringiest memories of his broadcasting career. He and Luke also go over some of the Top Stories that they accidentally skipped last year, including a story of a stinky milk pond, new rules for Costco hot dogs, and Ralph Nader’s campaign to restore his favorite pens to their previous splendor.
Thu, January 02, 2025
#4372 Blessca This Fresca
Luke and Andrew have a serious conversation about Fresca that they should have had a long time ago. Luke also lets Andrew in on some of the soda scams his family ran in the 90s.
Wed, January 01, 2025
#4371 Words By Dumbs
Luke and Andrew assume they have a bunch of new listeners since it’s a brand new year. So they try to catch everyone up on what’s been happening on TBTL for the past 17 years. They also revisit some of the fancy words they employed in 2024.
Tue, December 31, 2024
#4370 You Got Campbelled!
Luke and Andrew delve into listener Kristen’s list of TBTL vocabulary words that stood out to her in 2024. They also celebrate the life of Andre Braugher and explore the stand-up comedy roots of Richard Belzer.
Mon, December 30, 2024
#4369 Good To The Last Drop
Luke and Andrew use data and a spreadshee to analyze TBTL’s opening tape over the past four years. Plus, Luke discovers a new skill that’s perfect for the digital age.
Fri, December 27, 2024
#4368 I’ll Be Slanged
Luke finds himself in an awkward conversation with someone he wrongly assumed had very different political views than himself. He and Andrew also tackle one of the Top Stories that they skipped in 2024: Oxford’s “Word Of The Year.” Andrew has issues with it!
Thu, December 26, 2024
#4367 He Works Hard, He Grumps Hard
Luke and Andrew come up with the perfect way to close-out the TBTL year. But are they professional enough to pull it off? They also examine the proud tradition of hiding comic books inside text books.
Wed, December 25, 2024
#4366 Oh My God, We Are Creshing It!
Luke celebrates Christmas with some personal travel news that he’s quite excited about. Andrew almost ruins the holiday by bringing up a nog-related family dispute. And they finally weigh-in on the Elvis stamp debate of 1992.
Tue, December 24, 2024
#4365 Holla At Sheboygan
After MUCH anticipation and an entire episode of build-up, Nick Jarin is back with his official Top Five Movies To Play In The Background Of Your Holiday Party. He also has some strong opinions about casting Muppets in more mainstream movies.
Mon, December 23, 2024
#4364 The Laureate Of Letterboxd
Nick Jarin joins Luke and Andrew to introduce his list of movies to play in the background at your holiday party. They also debate -- old school AM radio-style -- the best time for a server to take your plate at a restaurant.
Fri, December 20, 2024
#4363 Baring Our Solstice
Luke and Andrew compare the great lengths they each go through to connect their Bluetooth speakers every day. Plus, the mass panic over drones in the New Jersey night sky leads Andrew to discover the “Seattle Windshield Pitting Epidemic” of 1954.
Thu, December 19, 2024
#4362 A System Of Down
Luke’s mind is blown over a new drug commercial song that takes the artform to new levels. He and Andrew also discuss used pillows, mushy rice, and the giant hole in Andrew’s ceiling.
Wed, December 18, 2024
#4361 The JARCy Boys
Luke and Andrew stumble on their new favorite publication in a newspaper column about bidets. Plus, Andrew is vindicated and validated about a recent news story that he dismissed.
Tue, December 17, 2024
#4360 Farts All The Way Down
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.
Mon, December 16, 2024
#4359 I’m 0 For Everything
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.
Fri, December 13, 2024
#4358 Tis The Treason
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.
Thu, December 12, 2024
#4357 Rutabaga #5
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.
Wed, December 11, 2024
#4356 Routing Interest
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.
Tue, December 10, 2024
#4355 We’re Going To Need A Bigger Eye Clamp
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.
Mon, December 09, 2024
#4354 Somebody (Barry) Somewhere (Manhattan, Kansas)
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?
Fri, December 06, 2024
#4353 It’s Not A Krang!
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.
Thu, December 05, 2024
#4352 “It’s Not Right!”
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.
Wed, December 04, 2024
#4351 Flock My Life
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.
Tue, December 03, 2024
#4350 Bandying About Benny Blanco
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.
Mon, December 02, 2024
#4349 That’s Jared!
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?
Fri, November 29, 2024
#4348 Persuadable Emus
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.)
Thu, November 28, 2024
#4347 Now I Have A Turkey, Ho Ho Ho
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.
Wed, November 27, 2024
#4346 The Cold Stove League
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.
Tue, November 26, 2024
#4345 It Smells Like A 24 Hour Fitness That Hasn’t Been Cleaned In 25 Hours
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.
Mon, November 25, 2024
#4344 Who Is Spiro Crow?
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.”
Fri, November 22, 2024
#4343 Can You Separate The Les From The Nessman?
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.)
Thu, November 21, 2024
#4342 Hey, I’m Knittin' Here!
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.
Wed, November 20, 2024
#4341 The Worm Has Turned
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.
Tue, November 19, 2024
#4340 Going Too American With Your Gothic
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.
Mon, November 18, 2024
#4339 Charlatan Chew
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.
Fri, November 15, 2024
#4338 Equal To Or Less Than Jake
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.
Thu, November 14, 2024
#4337 "I Believe I Proved That With Centaur Mountain"
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.
Wed, November 13, 2024
#4336 The Fast And The Guy Fieriest
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.
Tue, November 12, 2024
#4335 Frankie, My Dear, I Don’t Give A Damn
Frankie Valli insists he’s not lip synching on stage, but a fascinating investigation by the Washington Post begs to differ.
Mon, November 11, 2024
#4334 Don’t Tell MALM The Babysitter’s Dead
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.
Fri, November 08, 2024
#4333 Not To Breg
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.
Thu, November 07, 2024
#4332 Sawdust And Swedish Meatballs
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.
Wed, November 06, 2024
#4331 Stan By Me
Luke and Andrew (once again) sort through their feelings after another disheartening election night in America.
Tue, November 05, 2024
#4330 TSK: Time Spent Kissing
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.
Mon, November 04, 2024
#4329 A King Size Bed In A Queen Size Room
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.
Fri, November 01, 2024
#4328 Try Fieri
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.
Thu, October 31, 2024
#4327 A Tripping Tan Mom With A Freaked Out Friend
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.
Wed, October 30, 2024
#4326 Cocaine Mirrors And Beer Dogs
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.
Tue, October 29, 2024
#4325 Tasteful Lewds
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.
Mon, October 28, 2024
#4324 Dr. Dracula’s Vampire
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.
Fri, October 25, 2024
#4323 The Wolf Of LensCrafters
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.
Thu, October 24, 2024
#4322 Not Today, Seitan!
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.
Wed, October 23, 2024
#4321 Inside You There Are Two Muppets
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.
Tue, October 22, 2024
#4320 You Have To Fight For Your Right To Havarti
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.
Mon, October 21, 2024
#4319 Every Little Thing We Do Is Tragic
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.
Fri, October 18, 2024
#4318 Chess Exercise
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.
Thu, October 17, 2024
#4317 Steamboat Nanu-Nanu
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.
Wed, October 16, 2024
#4316 Clicker Bait
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.
Tue, October 15, 2024
#4315 Oh My Wordle
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.
Mon, October 14, 2024
#4314 Smooth Creminal
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.
Fri, October 11, 2024
#4313 Hat On A Stick!
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.
Thu, October 10, 2024
#4312 Rated C For Cheeks
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.
Wed, October 09, 2024
#4311 Second Wave Cappyism
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.
Tue, October 08, 2024
#4310 André 2000
Luke and Andrew reconnect with the JibJab website to find out what the folks over there have been up to. Plus, Luke struggles over an imaginary job offer from the NFL, Andrew struggles with his memories of Browns fandom, and a listener shares a terribly sad story about her fish.
Mon, October 07, 2024
#4309 The Three Ps Of Podcasting
Luke has entered a new phase of television consumption that has changed him forever. He and Andrew also discuss the latest outrage over the new Joker movie, which opened this weekend with legendarily bad box office numbers.
Fri, October 04, 2024
#4308 Pain And Cable
Excavators unearthed something they definitely weren’t supposed to unearth in Luke’s yard yesterday, leading him on a journey of frustration and possible renewal. He also was able to unearth the mystery doorbell sound he spent yesterday’s episode looking for.
Thu, October 03, 2024
#4307 For Whom The Bell Bling-brrrrrzzzzs
Luke’s attempts to locate a video on his phone send him and Andrew on a journey through the recent past. They also discuss Francis Ford Copolla’s new labor of love, Megalopolis, a film that has been declared a “beautiful disaster” by the kindest reviewers.
Wed, October 02, 2024
#4306 The One Seasons
Frankie Valli says nobody is forcing him to perform live shows. Luke has a revelation about Lenny Kravitz. And Andrew finds a connection between politics and Halloween decorations.
Tue, October 01, 2024
#4305 That’s The Spirit
Luke and Andrew check-in after their big (weird) live show in Philadelphia this weekend. Plus, the Spirit Halloween company is apparently offended by Saturday Night Live’s takedown of the stores in its season premiere. (Or is it just good business to be offended?)
Mon, September 30, 2024
#4304 TBTL Live In Philadelphia!
TBTL heads to the Friends Center in Philadelphia for a fun-filled show featuring Luke, Andrew, Jon, Genevieve and Luke’s mom, Susie B.!
Fri, September 27, 2024
#4303 Jingles All The Way
Luke and Andrew gear-up for their big live show in Philly tomorrow. Turns out, they’re both feeling some anxiety about it. They also discuss Coca-Cola’s decision to cancel a new, misguided flavor that nobody has heard of.
Thu, September 26, 2024
#4302 Groom With A View
Luke bought a new grooming product that comes with some unwanted baggage. He and Andrew discuss the new trend(?) of people photographing their TSA bins while going through security.
Wed, September 25, 2024
#4301 Taking A Mulligan
Andrew’s been revisiting the TV show Soap and offers a long-awaited review. Luke’s been trying to find more ways to get out the vote this November. And they discuss a new stink that has invaded Luke’s neck of the woods.
Tue, September 24, 2024
#4300 The Alpha Betta Fish
Luke learns to advocate for himself, Andrew makes a vow to stay put, and the least surprising thing happens at a “rodeo” in a New England parking lot.
Mon, September 23, 2024
#4299 Coffee Annan
Luke struggles to avoid tawdriness on today’s show and Andrew embraces his tawdry side wholeheartedly as they discuss the RFK sexting scandal that titillated the world of political journalism last week. Also, Luke is joining the show from NYC, where he found himself in a security nightmare trying to cover the UN Assembly this morning.
Fri, September 20, 2024
#4298 It Can’t Rainn All The Time
A targeted ad on Andrew’s phone blows his mind and leads to a conspiracy theory that is quickly debunked. Plus, Luke met a very unfortunate Browns fan in a bar in New York, and Andrew (finally) admits to ruining TBTL.
Thu, September 19, 2024
#4297 Coffee, No Cheese, Hold The McGriddle
Andrew’s inability to properly use drive-through windows is nearing a breaking point, as is Luke’s addiction to McDonald’s cookies. They also discuss the evolution of TikTok and Luke’s adventures in hot tub buying.
Wed, September 18, 2024
#4296 Red Eye Guy And Pink Eye Boy
Luke joins the show from Rochester, New York, after trying a red-eye flight that had him nervous. Plus, Andrew’s lost luggage (and prescription meds) pins him between his two least favorite industries as he tries to sort things out.
Tue, September 17, 2024
#4295 Sign Here
Luke dips his toe into local politics (and longshoreman culture) in his search for a Harris/Walz yard sign. Meanwhile, Andrew’s search for a cure to jet lag leads him to a Red Robin outside the Alderwood Mall.
Mon, September 16, 2024
#4294 No Gnus Is Good Gnus
Andrew is back from Croatia and has a bunch of Croatian Observations to share with Luke, who tries not to pee his pants during the show.
Fri, September 13, 2024
#4293 Misha Collins!
Misha Collins from “Supernatural" swings by discuss a new business opportunity for him and Luke as well as why he’s been visiting the bathroom four times a night lately.
Thu, September 12, 2024
#4292 Petey!
TBTL obsession, and all around talent Petey stops by to explain to Luke what a “Classic Bears” win looks like, and why he has zero percent of his ego invested in Tik Tok.
Wed, September 11, 2024
#4291 Post Debate With Chris Hayes
MSNBC’s Chris Hayes stops by to discuss the debate, Taylor Swift, and that one time he also had really stressful rental car situation in Italy.
Tue, September 10, 2024
#4290 Daddy From The Basement
David From The Basement stops by with some big news, and Luke unlocks a repressed memory of a particularly stressful bathroom event in Paris.
Mon, September 09, 2024
#4289 Potato Problems
Jen “Flash” Andrews joins Luke to discuss exercise plans and how much is too much to spend on underwear.
Fri, September 06, 2024
#4288 You’re As Cold As Iceland
Luke tries to figure out why everyone in Iceland hates him in this final installment of the TBTL Travel Guide: Curing Lonely Planet-ness.
Thu, September 05, 2024
#4287 The French Reflection
Luke tells Andrew all about his trip to Paris in today’s installment of the TBTL Travel Guide: Curing Lonely Planet-ness.
Wed, September 04, 2024
#4286 A Narrow Escape
Luke’s European travelog continues in Sorrento, Italy, where the sea is beautiful, the land is bountiful, and the streets are much, much, much too narrow.
Tue, September 03, 2024
#4285 Rome If You Want To
Luke kicks-off his new tourism series after his recent trip to Europe. Today’s installment: The TBTL Travel Guide: Curing Lonely Planetness Part One: Rome.
Mon, September 02, 2024
#4284 Rebound Podcasting
Luke is back from his European vacation, which means he and Andrew can finally talk about grocery stores, comfortable walking shoes, and staplers.
Fri, August 30, 2024
#4283 The Ballad Of Beth Debbie
TBTL Friendo Cassie joins the show from Oakland to talk about the new Cabbage Patch Kid in her life and to share listener stories about Cabbage Patch Kids of yesteryear.
Thu, August 29, 2024
#4282 Paws For Effect
The TBTL answering machine continues to fill-up with listeners sharing the silly songs they sing to their pets. We listen to a new batch of pet sounds with special guest Navya, a longtime TBTL Ten who also has some bad news to share with Andrew about his role on TBTL.
Wed, August 28, 2024
#4281 A Real Ship Show
Phyllis “P-Fletch” Fletcher joins the show to get an update on the TBTL friendship bracelets and to hear some listener voicemails involving hookworms, dirty-minded grandmas, and a mortifying bathroom experience that will haunt us all forever.
Tue, August 27, 2024
#4280 Mute First, Ask Questions Later
TBTL Friendo and film buff Nick Jarin swings by to talk about movies -- but not just any movies! He and Andrew compare their top 10 lists of Movies To Watch On Mute At A Bar .
Mon, August 26, 2024
#4279 Good Girls And Bad Boings
Genevieve stops by the studio to challenge us with a recent New York Times quiz about dreams and dreaming!
Fri, August 23, 2024
#4278 Music For Your Beak End
After a fun-filled week hearing listeners sing their pet-related songs on the TBTL listener line, Luke and Andrew are ready to crown a winner or two, after listening to a few more fabulous entries.
Thu, August 22, 2024
#4277 Doggie Butt For Sale, Never Used
Andrew realizes he made a mistake regarding the TBTL Pet Sounds contest that only Steve Harvey could relate to. But mistakes aside, the latest batch of listener-submitted animal songs are SO GOOD.
Wed, August 21, 2024
#4276 Caught in a Feetback Loop
Luke and Andrew discuss the American south, cummerbunds, and why Luke realizes he’s a “West Coast guy.” But most importantly, they listen to more of your amazing pet songs as the best competition of 2024 continues! (Sorry, Olympics. You get the silver.)
Tue, August 20, 2024
#4275 Here and Jao
Luke and Andrew look back at their calendars and trade notes about what they were doing right before the pandemic shut the world down. (They don’t know why they’re talking about this, but they are.) More importantly, they also hear pet songs from TBTL listeners!
Mon, August 19, 2024
#4274 Cat Calls And Dog Whistling
Luke and Andrew share some of the many pet songs that listeners sang into the TBTL voicemail line recently, and -- in true TBTL fashion -- they spend most of the time debating what to call this new segment.
Fri, August 16, 2024
#4273 Nashville Cryline
Luke went into a part of Nashville last night that he really shouldn’t have. He and Andrew also discuss an astounding claim by Disney in a new lawsuit. And Middleshelf Maggie helps Luke find the long-lost ringtone he’s been searching for.
Thu, August 15, 2024
#4272 The Spruik Luke
Luke is excited about a new Australian word he learned today, and Andrew is excited about some tavern-related developments in his neighborhood.
Wed, August 14, 2024
#4271 Show Me The Monkey
Luke is impressed with the kindness of Ryan Seacrest. Andrew is impressed with the wonders of the University of Washington Surplus Store. And they’re both tickled by the audio of a Mariners outfielder talking about his monkeys.
Tue, August 13, 2024
#4270 Cool It, Aesop!
Luke learned a very valuable lesson about telling the truth this morning, and it may change him forever. Or not. He and Andrew also offer an appreciation of LA billboards.
Mon, August 12, 2024
#4269 Large Haberman Collider
Luke is staying in a hotel in L.A.that might be too L.A. And Andrew offers “the Papa Murphy's of hot takes” regarding the Australian breakdancer who is getting roasted after her Olympic performance.
Fri, August 09, 2024
#4268 To The Extreme
Andrew has a song stuck in his head, and Luke is here to figure out what the heck it is. Plus, festival goers in San Francisco are burying hidden, boozy treasure to avoid overpaying for concert drinks.
Thu, August 08, 2024
#4267 The Chappell Of Love
Luke rode in a driverless car yesterday! LUKE RODE IN A DRIVERLESS CAR YESTERDAY!
Wed, August 07, 2024
#4266 Son Of Salmon
Luke and Andrew discuss the non-baseball entertainment options at T-Mobile park, including the hot-dog parachutes and the new Salmon Run race. Plus, Luke has discovered a new way to drink his coffee, and he’s surprised how good The Jinx 2 is.
Tue, August 06, 2024
#4265 Variations On Meme
Andrew tries to help Luke with his footwear choices ahead of Luke’s big trip to Italy, but Andrew is literally the worst person for the job. They also discuss the Olympics and Luke’s Tom Arnold/Tim Walz unification theory.
Mon, August 05, 2024
#4264 The Wrong Foot
Luke had an irritating interaction with a barefoot fellow this weekend, while Andrew came to the realization that not everyone likes him. They also hear from a listener who explains why you should always take your phone into the bathroom with you.
Fri, August 02, 2024
#4263 We Texted Them Back!
TBTL once again teams up with Lindy and Meagan at the Text Me Back podcast to bring you another installment of the supergroup famously known as “TMTBL Of The Dog.” They discuss Lindy’s post-party conundrum, Meagan’s Olympic observations, and Andrew’s obsession with a 40-year old game show. Oh, and Luke’s pans. They also talk about Luke’s pans.
Thu, August 01, 2024
#4262 There’s No Crying In Politics!
A post-game interview with a struggling baseball player has Luke feeling a bit guilty over his own fandom tendencies. It also offers him and Andrew the opportunity to talk about The Human Condition and -- somehow -- the latest jaw-dropping story from the presidential election. Plus, special drink deals are pushing Starbucks employees over the edge.
Wed, July 31, 2024
#4261 Hard To Candle
Luke is dealing with the stench of a neighbor’s septic tank. Andrew realizes that an old public media colleague of his has made the BIG TIME. And they discuss the latest on Seattle’s disturbed and disturbing “Hellcat” driver.
Tue, July 30, 2024
#4260 Kiss Me, I’m Lukish!
After two nights of counting friendship bracelets, Andrew reveals the final tally. He and Luke call up Jon to find out if it’s enough to hit their goal. They also discuss the shocking ruling by an Ohio court regarding boneless chicken wings.
Mon, July 29, 2024
#4259 Ding Dang Dongle!
Luke and Andrew check-in after yesterday’s big bracelet-making party at Andrew’s Eagles club in North Seattle!
Fri, July 26, 2024
#4258 Putting The Charm Before The Horsey
Luke met Vanna White yesterday but is having trouble accepting her compliments. Andrew finally checked out a beloved pizza joint that’s under new ownership. And they prepare for this weekend’s bracelet-making party at the Eagles.
Thu, July 25, 2024
#4257 Jingle All The Boys
Luke is traveling again, which means he has airport stories to share. This one involves a trash can, a bowie knife, and an obviously underpaid worker. Plus, Amazon is cracking down on workers who are showing up at the office to just grab a cup of coffee before turning around and leaving again.
Wed, July 24, 2024
#4256 Artichokes And Artipokes
Luke and Andrew recall the very few moments in their professional career together when they were at a loss for words. Plus, and interaction at the grocery store finally has Luke using self-checkout from now on.
Tue, July 23, 2024
#4255 Wristy Business
Andrew got some very surprising news at the doctor’s office yesterday, and it might mean he has to do some actual work this week after alll. Luke traces his own health history as a youngster, including the time he thought he had ruptured his appendix but just gutted it out.
Mon, July 22, 2024
#4254 The Franklin Glint
Luke and Andrew announce the details of the upcoming TBTL Live Show in Philadelphia! Get your tickets here. They also discuss this weekend’s big political news, and the question everyone has been asking: How will Andrew use the restroom after he has surgery on both of his hands this week?
Fri, July 19, 2024
#4253 Tansy Division
Luke is trying to be a good neighbor, but he’s starting to regret it. And he opens up about the time he was falsely accused of stealing from a fancy restaurant. Meanwhile, Andrew has finally found the 30-year-old TV news story about a Clint Eastwood CD-Rom that he’s been looking for.
Thu, July 18, 2024
#4252 Dangerously Close To The Discourse
Luke and Andrew discuss Albuquerque, Statue-of-Liberty plays, ice cream, lemons, dog fostering, social media, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes and, of course, Blursdays. (They’ll get to Top Stories tomorrow.)
Wed, July 17, 2024
#4251 A Lazy River Of Gen-X Content
Luke and Andrew return to their favorite source of content -- the Seattle Times’ Rant & Rave column -- and question one Seattleite’s experience at a TSA checkpoint. They also discuss the rapid decline of the neck tie, and, of course, Al Frankin’s 30-year-old impressions of Paul Simon and Paul Tsongas.
Tue, July 16, 2024
#4250 Hurner And Tooch
Andrew saw a surgeon, a phlebotomist, a physician’s assistant and the world’s most negative appointment scheduler in the past 24 hours, and he has some stories. (Or maybe just one long one.)
Mon, July 15, 2024
#4249 I’m Here To Believe You
Luke has a new friend joining him in the studio today, and Andrew is jealous. Meanwhile, Andrew is planning on bringing a baseball to his doctor's appointment today. And the two of them celebrate the life and legacy of Richard Simmons.
Fri, July 12, 2024
#4248 Getting In Our Eelings
Luke, Andrew and Jon wrap-up this year’s TBTL-a-Thon by talking about eel farming and begging the listeners to help them make bracelets. Sign-up here to join the TBTL bracelet-making party at Eagles Aerie #1 in North Seattle on Sunday, July 28th !
Thu, July 11, 2024
#4247 Highfalutin Jargon
Luke’s Mom, Susie B., joins the boys to help them out during the TBTL-a-Thon and to help announce their next live event in September.
Wed, July 10, 2024
#4246 The Thin Bead Line
Luke, Andrew and Jon are all honing their individual bracelet-making routines. They compare notes, take phone calls, and listen to one of the sweetest voicemail messages ever recorded.
Tue, July 09, 2024
#4245 Business Boys And Bracelet Men
Luke, Andrew and Jon compare notes on their first night of bracelet-making for the TBTL-a-Thon, and they all agree that the experience has changed them.
Mon, July 08, 2024
#4244 Boundless Beads
Luke, Andrew and Jon kick-off this year’s TBTL-a-Thon with some important Taco Time Talk, another Jeep adventure, and a pile of friendship beads that they’re not ready to tackle.
Fri, July 05, 2024
#4243 Be The Junior Slugger You Want To See In The World
Luke, Andrew and Jon are excited to unveil the thank-you gifts for this year’s TBTL-a-Thon, which officially begins next week in sweltering work conditions. Click here to check them out and make an early donation!
Thu, July 04, 2024
#4242 I’ve Seen Polanco And The Damage Done
Andrew reports on his electroshock therapy, Luke is worried about the heat index during the TBTL-a-Thon, and the Mariners got booed by their own fans yesterday.
Wed, July 03, 2024
#4241 Davy Rothbart And “The Baddest Nissans In The Northwest”
Found Magazine’s Davy Rothbart joins Luke and Andrew to ask the Tens of Listeners to help him solve an 18 year old mystery.
Tue, July 02, 2024
#4240 Dream Job
Andrew has been troubleshooting the TBTL-a-Thon tech issues in his sleep, while Luke has been reading up on fake, AI-generated Yelp reviews that are more realistic than human reviews. They also find out What’s In The Box!
Mon, July 01, 2024
#4239 Tip Tustration
Andrew was surprised to find himself referenced in the Seattle Times’ “Rant and Rave” column this weekend, and let’s just say it wasn’t a “rave” review. He and Luke also discuss the discovery of a “bikini barista” shop in Andrew’s neighborhood.
Fri, June 28, 2024
#4238 To Bead Or Not To Bead
Andrew found a surprise waiting for him when he went to his local bead store this week. He tells Jon and Luke all about that as they gear up to make hundreds upon hundreds of friendship bracelets for this year’s TBTL-a-Thon.
Thu, June 27, 2024
#4237 We’re Just Blowing Through Map Time, Aren’t We?
Luke and Andrew trade notes on mapping software, cereal bowls, unopened emails, and (of course) pureed soup. And Luke has an update on his email battle with a Chinese retailer.
Wed, June 26, 2024
#4236 Oh, Donna
An airport observation leads Luke and Andrew to explore the many Yelp reviews of a woman named Donna, who apparently contains multitudes. Also, Luke is fighting with a faceless Chinese company over a light fixture he bought, and he doesn’t seem to be winning.
Tue, June 25, 2024
#4235 Indubitably Inhospitable
Andrew has some VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS about Applebee’s “Riblets”. He and Luke also exchange notes on hotel room dining. And listeners weigh-in on super-smellers and Facebook Marketplace scammers.
Mon, June 24, 2024
#4234 RISP And Reward
Luke made a bit of mistake while tipping a worker this weekend, which then led to a slow-speed chase down a country road. And some Tens help Andrew solve an audio mystery that he raised on the show last week.
Fri, June 21, 2024
#4233 A Touch Of Class (Action Lawsuits)
TBTL Employee #1 Jon Sklaroff joins the show to talk about the Zoom parties planned for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon and whether or not he and Luke and Andrew can actually make enough friendship bracelets for every TBTL donor. They also discuss confusing public service announcements, paddle boarding, and NFL-themed bar mitzvahs.
Thu, June 20, 2024
#4232 The Fabulous Thundercat
Andrew had a strange experience at the doctor’s office yesterday, and he blames it on the sin of pride.
Wed, June 19, 2024
#4231 Algorithm Is Gonna Get You
One of Luke’s patented online spoofs leads him and Andrew into the dark-roast depths of Kevin Costner’s new coffee venture. Andrew is also preparing for his new role as a distinguished educator, and a story about the indictment of a New Jersey power broker prompts some incredible photojournalism.
Tue, June 18, 2024
#4230 Like Headbutting A Bicycle
Andrew had an intense interaction at the ballpark this weekend when he got into a passive aggressive fight with his future self.
Mon, June 17, 2024
#4229 Just A Minute, Thon!
Luke and Andrew announce the plans for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon, which will involve thousands of beads and Andrew bossing people around. Plus, in order to appease their younger demographic, they also discuss Gunsmoke and Bonanza .
Fri, June 14, 2024
#4228 The Diamond King Of Self Loathing
Luke and Andrew discuss their personal histories of poseur-ness in their personal style. They also discuss Luke’s new security state camera system.
Thu, June 13, 2024
#4227 Late Stage Crapitalism
Luke and Andrew discover that A.I. has taken over their recording software, so they see how far they can push it. They also wrap-up the TBTL Junior Sluggers season with a recap of their final game.
Wed, June 12, 2024
#4226 Frying Pan Labyrinth
Andrew accuses Luke of Bunk Journalism over a hotdog-related story, but they think they can remain friends. Meanwhile, Luke’s relationship with his new cookware continues to evolve and deepen.
Tue, June 11, 2024
#4225 Kohler Than Ice
Andrew and Luke recall the cringiest interactions they’ve had with famous people and how they’re handling the embarrassment years later. Oh, also, Luke made rice last night! And he takes issue with a local news story about a rodeo bull.
Mon, June 10, 2024
#4224 Palitosis
A trip to Costco leads to a big life change for Luke. Andrew has huge regrets after leaving a dumb internet comment. And Luke had to have “the talk” with his dad about personal grooming.
Fri, June 07, 2024
#4223 A Stern Taskmaster
Luke is obsessed with a new song written and performed by children. Meanwhile, Andrew saw something in a dive bar bathroom that he can’t unsee.
Thu, June 06, 2024
#4222 Pastronomy 101
Andrew saw a movie called Schindler’s List last night and has a slightly tardy review. Luke got in trouble trying to break out of prison yesterday. And Tommy Lasorda isn’t just a SlimFast spokesman, he’s also the man who once got a mascot ejected from a ballgame.
Wed, June 05, 2024
#4221 Suja? Suja Me For What?
Andrew’s hot take on lettuce turns real cold real fast. Plus, J-Lo and The Black Keys are both living out Luke’s worst performance-based nightmare. And the latest betting scandal in baseball shows that the league might not know what it’s doing.
Tue, June 04, 2024
#4220 MarcheseSexyCool
Andrew reviews the new Richard Linklater movie, which he saw at a matinee yesterday. He and Luke also discuss the unlikely resurrection of Slice, the soda of their youth.
Mon, June 03, 2024
#4219 We Need To Stop Talking About Punctuation, Period.
Andrew spends much of the show trying to track down an “errant colon,” while Luke tries to erase his search history after googling a questionable phrase. Plus, Listener Mary schools TBTL on how to write a successful Rant and Rave for the Seattle Times.
Fri, May 31, 2024
#4218 I’m Watchin’ Here!
Luke found himself in the heart of the national zeitgeist while in New York City yesterday. He and Andrew also hear from a listener who has 20-years worth of regret over an interaction at the airport.
Thu, May 30, 2024
#4217 You Dropped Aplomb On Me
Luke sat next to another fascinating person on his flight to New York yesterday. He and Andrew also get a much-anticipated update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers after their first playoff game.
Wed, May 29, 2024
#4216 Eat, Prague, Love
Andrew found himself more appreciative than ever of his clean, new gym facilities yesterday. Meanwhile, Luke spent the day in prison.
Tue, May 28, 2024
#4215 Don’t Switch Horses Mid-Streamer
Luke and Andrew experiment with a new podcasting style popularized by the New York Times. And they remember the life and legend of Bill Walton.
Mon, May 27, 2024
#4214 I’m Not Mad Max, I’m Just Disappointed Max
Luke and his friends had a very dramatic Lyft ride yesterday, which wasn’t completely dissimilar to the movie Andrew happened to be watching at the time.
Fri, May 24, 2024
#4213 Unlucky Ladybug
After a year of procrastination, Andrew finally did something yesterday that took him all of an hour. Meanwhile, Luke is spinning out of control over all the almost-real people reaching out to him on Facebook Marketplace.
Thu, May 23, 2024
#4212 Can We Speak To The Manager?
Coach Ben of the TBTL Junior Sluggers joins Luke and Andrew to recap the season and to look ahead to next week’s championship series. Plus, Luke attempts to sell some furniture leads him to the darkest corners of Facebook and Craigslist.
Wed, May 22, 2024
#4211 The Legion Of Stay
In another podcasting first, Luke explains sports betting to Andrew using Lisa Loeb and J.D. Salinger as examples. Luke would also like to set the record straight on the whole “Red Lobster went bankrupt because we ate too much shrimp” story.
Tue, May 21, 2024
#4210 Every Kiss Begins With Sauron
David From The Basement stops by to share his thoughts (and reservations) about the newly announced Lord of the Rings project. Plus, is Andrew’s mailbox the target of nicely-named hackers?
Mon, May 20, 2024
#4209 You Better Czechia Yourself Before You Wreckia Yourself
Luke made it to the final game of the TBTL Little Sluggers regular season this weekend and has a full report. He also met the world’s most interesting Costco sample slinger after the game.
Fri, May 17, 2024
#4208 If You See Sriracha, Say Sriracha
Andrew opens up about dealing with an audio addiction. Meanwhile, Farmer Luke has a new set of enemies, but unfortunately, he loves them. And they discuss the new sriracha shortage, which is coming on the heels of the last sriracha shortage.
Thu, May 16, 2024
#4207 Scoogling
Andrew realizes he has some verbal tics that he really needs to eliminate from his vocabulary. Meanwhile, Luke is floored by something that his parents did with their lattes this morning.
Wed, May 15, 2024
#4206 Carpal Diem
Andrew has been dipping into the dark arts of A.I.-generated music, and Luke is fascinated by the whole thing. They also discuss Tom Brady’s regrets about participating in his Netflix roast last week.
Tue, May 14, 2024
#4205 Nature’s Blurst
Luke and Andrew compare and contrast their garden hoses like only two middle-aged men can. We also get an exciting update on the TBTL’s Junior Sluggers’ latest exploits. And Andrew tries to explain an unusual experience he had checking out a neighborhood bar.
Mon, May 13, 2024
#4204 Things Are Going To Start Not Happening To Me Now
Luke’s plans to interview the creator of Baby Reindeer changed significantly this weekend after news about the show made international headlines. Plus, Andrew spent the weekend waiting for his Rant and Rave to appear in the Seattle Times.
Sat, May 11, 2024
#4203 To Halve And Halve Not
Andrew has some serious questions about radishes, and Luke has some answers. Plus, it turns out TBTL isn’t the only podcast that’s been putting people to sleep. Andrew and Luke look at a viral video from the 1990s that is now a #1 sleep aid.
Thu, May 09, 2024
#4202 Andrew’s Bin Busy
Andrew is hoping to leverage the power of his local newspaper in his ongoing conflict with his garbage collectors. He and Luke also discuss a new iPad commercial, which is rankling people from Hugh Grant to Luke Burbank.
Wed, May 08, 2024
#4201 The Moderate Dumper
Luke had a touching moment with one of his neighbors this morning, and it really moved him. Meanwhile, Andrew’s been having some interesting moments of his own on the city bus. And we have a much-needed update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers’ season.
Tue, May 07, 2024
#4200 Baby Reindeer Games
Andrew did something wild and unusual last night: He watched a buzzy TV show! He and Luke also discuss Jerry Seinfeld’s claim that there isn’t anything funny on television anymore. And Luke went to see The Fall Guy this weekend and has some notes on the theater-going experience.
Mon, May 06, 2024
#4199 Napa No How, No Way
Andrew finds himself again thrown into a war over his garbage bins. And this time, he’s ready. Meanwhile, outside Napa, Luke finds himself in a weird prison of his own making.
Fri, May 03, 2024
#4198 The Website Formerly Known As Mountain Dew Code Red
Luke and Andrew compare and contrast their routines when grabbing a Subway sandwich. (Andrew’s involves “going wild next door.”) Luke’s also got a new favorite style of pants, but he’s unsure what those pants say about him.
Thu, May 02, 2024
#4197 Luke And Kate Plus Eight
Luke changed his entire outlook on life yesterday. Then he switched it back this morning. Plus, Andrew has an update on a TBTL mystery harkening back to the earliest days of the show.
Wed, May 01, 2024
#4196 A Tile A Minute
Luke has a new passion, and it’s hanging tile. He and Andrew also discuss the harrowing story of a cat that was accidentally shipped to Amazon.
Tue, April 30, 2024
#4195 Slay Part Of The Day
Andrew had a very unusual experience at the ballpark yesterday, which leads him and Luke to discover a seemingly soulless corporation behind some of today’s hottest music.
Mon, April 29, 2024
#4194 Dune It And Dune It And Dune It Well
Luke finally sinks into the cinematographic splendor of Dune and Dune 2 with a little help from Pirate Walt and a long-forgotten AV cable. Meanwhile, Andrew betrayed a local company this weekend and is now paying the price.
Fri, April 26, 2024
#4193 Super Friends
Luke and Andrew team up with Lindy and Meagan from the Text Me Back podcast to create a podcasting supergroup of sorts. Or maybe it’s more of a “Voltron of hilarity”, or a “half-chipmunk, half-horse of digital audio content”? Whatever you call it, it’s a lot of laughs and a lot of talk about frying pans.
Thu, April 25, 2024
#4192 An Insult To The Term “Riffing”
Luke’s ego was gently bruised while ordering coffee at the Starbucks inside the Ralph’s that’s attached to his hotel in Los Angeles. He and Andrew also (finally) tuck into the story of Red Lobster’s $11 million dollar “Unlimited Shrimp” oopsie.
Wed, April 24, 2024
#4191 The Berts And The Bees (Or “The Bert In The High Castle”)
Luke met the most interesting man in the world yesterday. Not the guy you’re thinking of - someone even more interesting than that. He and Andrew also preview a very special edition of TBTL that they’re working on.
Tue, April 23, 2024
#4190 Good News Gairs
Luke and Andrew geek-out over the We Are The World documentary, especially one very, very specific aspect of it. They also get an update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers after their matchup with the Big Bananas yesterday.
Mon, April 22, 2024
#4189 These Pelicans Don’t Run
Luke found himself unwittingly trapped in a comedy situation this weekend. And he has an update on his lawn mower giveaway. Photo of American White Pelican by Manjith Kainickara
Fri, April 19, 2024
#4188 Ryobi People, Byobi People
Luke and Andrew react to the latest Little League action as your TBTL Junior Sluggers took on the Firesharks last night. Plus, TBTL has a new A.I.-created theme song, thanks to the work of listener Steve. And Luke has a lawnmower date with a man named Terry this afternoon.
Thu, April 18, 2024
#4187 Using Your Noodle
TBTL friendo and podcaster and pasta inventor Dan Pashman of the Sporkful swings by to talk about his new book, Anything’s Pastable. Plus, Luke is stepping-up his lawn care game with a new mower, but he’s also saying goodbye to an old, motorized friend. (Photo of cluster ballooning (not actually Lawnchair Larry) by Brandon Walts via Wikipedia )
Wed, April 17, 2024
#4186 Hey Now, You’re A Pawn Star
One of Andrew’s recent dreams leads to an exploration of the Jackass franchise and its lasting appeal in pop-culture. He and Luke are also divided on a Washington Post piece about cheating at pub trivia. And they discuss a “reverse art heist” at a German museum.
Tue, April 16, 2024
#4185 Dome Do Me Like That
Andrew is ashamed at how much energy he spent arguing something in his head (and online) yesterday, but he’s trying to make the best of it. Plus, Luke has had a couple of run-ins with robots and artificial intelligence recently, and they both went pretty well!
Mon, April 15, 2024
#4184 Bufferless Burbank
Luke experienced THE DOME in Las Vegas this weekend and has a full report. Plus, Andrew joined a new gym and is already a completely different person.
Fri, April 12, 2024
#4183 Negative A
Andrew comes in hot with a LOT of thoughts about Crocodile Dundee, while new information about Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter has Luke reconsidering his earlier opinions on the baseball great.
Thu, April 11, 2024
#4182 All About That Base
Luke’s new ladder turns out to be much more than just a ladder; It’s a conduit to a new mindset. Plus, Andrew tries (and fails) to flex his Women’s Lit knowledge, and Listener Bet shares a filthy joke.
Wed, April 10, 2024
#4181 That Cash Could Get Me Out Of A Few Jambalayas
The TBTL Junior Sluggers had quite a game last night. Plus, Andrew’s adventures tracking down a mystery pub leads to an important conversation about bay leaves. And a judge has made an unusual ruling ruling in the case of a Seattle scourge.
Tue, April 09, 2024
#4180 A Quibi Of Ketchup
Andrew heard something yesterday that ended up taking him and Luke and an unexpected journey through the glory days of forgettable, midday public radio. Plus, a listener’s story about her experience at a barber college prompts Andrew to come clean about his current hair situation.
Mon, April 08, 2024
#4179 Path Of Most-tality
Luke and Andrew try to get a glimpse of today’s solar eclipse, and they listen back to their heart-pounding coverage of the 2017 eclipse.
Fri, April 05, 2024
#4178 Pats In The Flats Is A Blast From The Past
Luke and Andrew talk about skiing and whistling, but not at the same time. Plus, Andrew is excited for TBTL Gardening Week on Instagram, and Luke is rethinking his rethinking about barbers.
Thu, April 04, 2024
#4177 A Whole New Ballgame
Luke and Andrew have a big announcement regarding TBTL’s entry into the world of professional sports management. They also discuss a pedestrian safety campaign that uses a questionable approach to draw attention to crosswalks.
Wed, April 03, 2024
#4176 Any Given Thursday
Andrew thinks his garbage collector might be angry at him, but he’s got some gross personal problems that are eclipsing that right now. He and Luke also discuss Costco’s new hot dog rules, and we get an update on Luke’s standoff with Comcast.
Tue, April 02, 2024
#4175 Judd Not Lest Ye Be Judged
Kim Kardashian is in a legal battle with the estate of a famous furniture designer, and it’s tough not to take Kim’s side on this one. Plus, four days after agreeing to pay too much money to watch baseball games on television, Luke still hasn’t seen a single pitch. So he made a call to Comcast today…
Mon, April 01, 2024
#4174 The Root Of All Evil
Luke has a new hat that he’s excited about, and Andrew has a unique perspective on Mondays. Plus, Luke payed an arm and a leg to watch the Mariners this weekend…only it didn’t exactly work out how he’d planned. Today’s opening audio is comedian Madison Sinclair, whom you can find @madisoncomedy on TikTok.
Fri, March 29, 2024
#4173 Bored Straight
Luke joins Andrew in Seattle to talk about the lengths they had to go through to watch their local baseball team last night. Plus, Luke’s anxiety dream about his appearance on KUOW today became an anxiety reality.
Thu, March 28, 2024
#4172 Enkoping Mechanisms
Luke witnessed something at IKEA yesterday that concerned him, but he’s not sure how concerned he should be. He and Anderew also discuss the new Roadhouse movie, the old Roadhouse movie, and Andrew’s new two-radio experience.
Wed, March 27, 2024
#4171 Comparing Apples To Androids
Luke and Andrew are surprised how much “green bubbles'' play a part in the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple. They also discuss various types of rocks.
Tue, March 26, 2024
#4170 Every Girl’s Crazy ‘Bout A Sharp Dressed Plant
Andrew was excited about his new houseplant until he realized he might have made a huge mistake. Luke was up late(ish) putting together IKEA cabinetry, then was shocked by a new twist in the saga of his kitchen counters. And the Portland Pickles memorialize one of the best and worst moments in baseball broadcasting.
Mon, March 25, 2024
#4169 Bronxa Fides
Andrew’s appearance on a local radio show somehow transforms him into a mustache man. Luke’s perfect reporting assignment in Palm Springs became less-than-perfect when strangers got involved. And they discuss the blowback (and comeuppance?) J-Lo is receiving on TikTok.
Fri, March 22, 2024
#4168 The Soft Bigotry Of High Expectation
There was a truly astounding character on Luke’s flight this week. He and Andrew also discuss whether or not the owner of the Dodgers really “picked” his nose on camera, and they talk about the truly bonkers story developing around Shohei Ohtani and his translator.
Thu, March 21, 2024
#4167 Power Outlet!
Luke sat next to a very unpleasant person at dinner yesterday, and Andrew is hungry for the details. Also, Andrew conjures some dark fantasies when he sees a very specific corner of the Seattle airport.
Wed, March 20, 2024
#4166 Tipping Points
A good deed gone wrong gets Luke and Andrew talking about tipping culture. Plus, Andrew is very nervous about an upcoming radio gig.
Tue, March 19, 2024
#4165 Staring Into The VOIP
Luke and Andrew have a lot of things to talk about today, but instead they go on a strange journey involving Zune recorders, landline telephones, and comedian Eddie Pepitone. They also discuss the fact that some stores are shutting down their self-checkout lines.
Mon, March 18, 2024
#4164 The Other Bingo
Andrew tasted some glory at his Eagles club this weekend, but maybe not enough. Luke had to handle an unprecedented and uncomfortable situation on stage Saturday. And a listener proves that it’s never too late for Luke to go to film school.
Fri, March 15, 2024
#4163 Me Llamo Señor Soft Boy
Luke comes to the show with a bunch of insults for Andrew so they can roleplay some retorts recommended by therapists. Plus, Andrew finally sat down to start a project last night that he's been planning for 25 years…only to be thwarted immediately.
Thu, March 14, 2024
#4162 I’m An Under-The-Influencer
Luke did everything he could to keep his cool at The Home Depot yesterday after his big kitchen project hit a snag.
Wed, March 13, 2024
#4161 Don’t Tread On Memes
Luke and Andrew try to wrap their minds around the legislation that could potentially eliminate TikTok in the U.S. Plus, Luke had something close to a religious experience on the set of Jeopardy! Yesterday.
Tue, March 12, 2024
#4160 If It’s Worth Dune, It’s Worth Dune Right
Luke finds happiness on a Hollywood backlot while Andrew stumbles on a moment of bliss in his car. Luke also wants to know if he should see Dune 2 , even though he skipped the first film.
Mon, March 11, 2024
#4159 This Landing Is My Landing
Andrew is back from Mexico, after scaring himself silly on the flight home. Plus, Luke is proud of Jimmy Kimmel for ignoring his advisors and going with an edgy joke at the Oscars last night.
Sat, March 09, 2024
#4158 Warm Hand Luke
Luke apologies for mistakes made during episode 4,157, while soldiering on without Andrew around to pick up the pieces. Thankfully, he's able to land the interview of the century to keep the show afloat until Andrew returns on Monday.
Thu, March 07, 2024
#4157 Mission Impastable
Andrew plays hooky, leaving Luke to his own devices. Which turns out, is setting the record straight as he leaves the New York Times in shambles interviewing Stephanie, a newly minted Ten, about her experience with the Gray Lady.
Wed, March 06, 2024
#4156 Breaking The Fourth Wahlberg
Luke and Andrew go down an unexpected memory lane as they listen back to old TBTL intro tape. They also look at Burger King’s sad “clap back” at Wendy’s surge pricing.
Tue, March 05, 2024
#4155 The Beautiful Biz Boys
Luke, Jon and Andrew hold a Too Beautiful To Biz company team building exercise on the air. Mostly they talk about sandwiches and dogs, though.
Mon, March 04, 2024
#4154 Friend You, You Friendly Friend!
Luke and Andrew weigh-in on a Tiktoker’s list of words that could be baby names if they weren’t already used as words. Andrew also has a killer idea for a new line of t-shirts, but he’s not willing to share the profits.
Fri, March 01, 2024
#4153 The Buddy Keeps The Score
Dozens (DOZENS!) of listeners weigh-in on Luke’s mystery song, and they were all correct, leading Luke to question the efficacy of modern search engines.
Thu, February 29, 2024
#4152 The Thin Duck Line
Luke has a musical mystery he’s trying to solve, which leads Andrew on a jazz-inspired odyssey that even his cats try to put an end to by sabotaging the podcast. Plus, a new Willy Wonka experience in Scotland turns out to be a Fyre-festival-level disaster.
Wed, February 28, 2024
#4151 Scooby Don’t
Luke receives a text from his mom that leads him and Andrew to ponder their childhoods. Plus, AT&T tries to apologize to users by giving them 5 bucks after a widespread outage. And Wendy’s is going to try some surge pricing on its menu items.
Tue, February 27, 2024
#4150 Honey I Shrunk The Dick Van Dyke
Luke has a new friend who’s helping him build his IKEA kitchen, but it’s a sort of one-sided relationship. Andrew has some questions about airplane etiquette regarding window shades.
Mon, February 26, 2024
#4149 Trash On Parade
Luke and Andrew discuss the new realities of recording the show via video feed, and how it’s affecting their podcast performance. They also discuss a lawsuit over fancy tomatoes and whether their packaging is misleading customers.
Fri, February 23, 2024
#4148 At Seth’s Door
Andrew is excited to watch a hole being cut into the side of his garage during today’s podcast…It means he’s closer than ever to making the best joke of all time. He and Luke also discuss New York’s hottest new restaurant and its list of ways to get “86ed”.
Thu, February 22, 2024
#4147 Film Flam Man
Luke and Andrew delve into the story of a personal finance columnist who handed $50 thousand of her savings to an internet scammer. Also, Luke wants to start his entire life over after visiting a prestigious film school.
Wed, February 21, 2024
#4146 Scent Of A Burbank
Luke is worried that he’s using too much cologne but nobody will tell him. He and Andrew are also testing some new video software that is solidifying Andrew’s status as Mole Man Basement Dweller. And Luke wants to be a movie director again.
Tue, February 20, 2024
#4145 Soup Me For What?
Andrew’s been living in the basement as he and Genevieve try to nurse a sick cat back to health. He and Luke also trade notes on their experiences with Lipton Cup of Soup.
Mon, February 19, 2024
#4144 Warts Happening To Me?
Luke and Andrew honor President’s Day by comparing their traumatic trips to the dermatologist’s office as kids. Plus, Luke finally stopped by the meatball shop he and Andrew have been talking about, and he has a full review.
Fri, February 16, 2024
#4143 Penance Race
Luke and Andrew get ready for the weekend by trading notes on how they confessed their sins as kids. Then they open up the ol’ PO box to share some of the amazing gifts sent in by listeners.
Thu, February 15, 2024
#4142 A Mute Point
A writer in The Atlantic offers a modest proposal regarding airplane luggage bins -- namely, getting rid of them altogether. Luke and Andrew debate the pros and cons. They also talk doormats, mute buttons, and the contagious nature of throat-clearing. (Photo by Kyle McCarthy )
Wed, February 14, 2024
#4141 Third Wave Mulletism
Luke shares some breaking Valentine’s Day news that is (*checks notes*) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Andrew shares the most romantic thing Genevieve has ever said to him. And Luke did some old-fashioned shoe-leather journalism to get to the bottom of a Reba McEntire meme that’s making the rounds.
Tue, February 13, 2024
#4140 [Extreme Billy Corgan Voice] The World Is An Oyster
Jon Stewart returned to the Daily Show last night, and Luke took notes. Meanwhile, Andrew is groggy coming off of a podcasting marathon that nobody asked for.
Mon, February 12, 2024
#4139 The No Sneeze Diet
Luke and Andrew discuss what’s at the top of everyone’s mind this morning: dental floss, Q-tips, and Lena Dunham. Then they talk about the commercials that caught their attention most during yesterday’s Super Bowl broadcast.
Fri, February 09, 2024
#4138 You Got Yourself A Stewart
Luke and Andrew preview a few of the commercials that will be airing during the Super Bowl, including a stand-out performance by everyone’s favorite Star Fleet Commander.
Thu, February 08, 2024
#4137 Gymmers Never Quit
After months of preparation and procrastination, Andrew finally made a phone call yesterday that might change his life forever. Or not. Plus, Luke has been poking around some cinematic rumors and theories involving Bill Walton, Chewbacca, and Steve Buscemi.
Wed, February 07, 2024
#4136 What Happens In Reno Stays In Vegas
Andrew discovers a very surprising voicemail waiting for Luke on the TBTL phone line. Plus, Luke solved the mystery of unexplained toll charges on his “Good2Go” account, but as far as Andrew is concerned, the real adventure is just beginning.
Tue, February 06, 2024
#4135 Splooch The Bandit
Luke shares the details of how he has to prepare for an upcoming medical procedure, and it’s more involved than he thought. He and Andrew also discuss the life and times of one Rick Moranis. (Oh, he’s hilarious, dog.)
Mon, February 05, 2024
#4134 Rick The Regular And DJ Orderly
Luke went to a Slick Rick concert last night and has many details to share, including some very confusing audience instructions from DJ Chaos. He and Andrew also hear from the Australian girl who heroically battled a snake to save her pet. And they announce the details of this year’s Valen-Tens Card Exchange .
Fri, February 02, 2024
#4133 You Candlemas Anything Anymore
Luke tries to explain Groundhog Day to Andrew. Then they discuss the surprising amount of sexual content in a theater production Luke attended (with family) yesterday. Plus, is “bubble water” a thing? Maybe not. But they certainly both thought it was.
Thu, February 01, 2024
#4132 The Noshing Class
Luke’s dad tries to remove an owl (?) nest from Luke’s studio during the show, and that’s not even his biggest distraction today. They also try to discuss lights, uplights, and how window curtains are connected to wealth and class. Then the show basically goes off the rails.
Wed, January 31, 2024
#4131 Purée Against The Machine
Luke and Andrew are up-in-arms over a New York Times article on “tiny living” that totally misses the mark. They also mark the end of a short but special era in TBTL’s numbering scheme, and they debate whether Sunday is truly the first day of the week.
Tue, January 30, 2024
#4130 A Man Needs A Rubbermaid
Andrew has to say goodbye to an object that has been by his side for years. Too many years, he now realizes. And Luke recounts his adventures trying to give away a refrigerator this weekend.
Mon, January 29, 2024
#4129 Coin Air
Luke met a Secret Service dog wearing camo this weekend, raising the question, why does a dog have to wear camo in Las Vegas? He also learned that his dad doesn’t know the difference between Wayne Newton and Lil Wayne.
Fri, January 26, 2024
#4128 Long Day’s Ginoor Into Night
Luke and Andrew enjoy a surprise visit from Genevieve, who found herself in an interesting pull-tab situation recently. Plus, Andrew wonders if his performance on a local podcast was so bad they had to scrap the whole thing.
Thu, January 25, 2024
#4127 Booze News You Can’t Use
Andrew noticed something peculiar in a book he’s reading, and the discovery is causing him shame. Plus, a story about a “plane farter” is the epitome of bunk journalism. And Luke has a new favorite show, but Andrew’s worried it’ll make him cringe.
Wed, January 24, 2024
#4126 The Price Is Wheel
Luke and Andrew discuss the end of Pitchfork music as we know it, and whether or not your boss needs to take off their sunglasses while they’re firing you.
Tue, January 23, 2024
#4125 Male Pattern Bulbing
Andrew experienced a true breakthrough yesterday regarding modern light bulbs, and Luke had a breakthrough with his new pellet burner, proving once again that TBTL has slipped well, well into middle ag
Mon, January 22, 2024
#4124 No Country For Old Buffets
Luke came home to a scary, chaotic scene in his house late Saturday night, and he almost made a new friend/roommate. Plus, a 12-year-old clip of some NBA announcers bickering on-air has resurfaced. Some say it’s all a joke, but Luke and Andrew aren’t so sure. Oh, and Andrew got some dirty toys at The Great American Train Show this weekend.
Fri, January 19, 2024
#4123 A Man For Struthers
Andrew’s mind is blown when he realizes he’s been combining two different actors into one person his entire life. Plus, Luke reviews the Broadway musical Hamilton.
Thu, January 18, 2024
#4122 Body By DartBot
Luke is obsessed with the fellow who sat behind him on his flight to New York City, and for good reason! Plus, TBTL’s love for Stone Cold Steve Austin continues to grow.
Wed, January 17, 2024
#4121 Katt’s Out Of The Bag
Andrew thinks he stumbled into the perfect publishing crime. He and Luke also discuss comedian Katt Williams’ recent airing of grievances. And they talk about a fascinating Washington Post piece about a man’s quest to build the best in-home stereo system.
Tue, January 16, 2024
#4120 Less Than Finite
Luke has some thoughts on the new season of True Detective and some of the commercials he’s been seeing in heavy rotation lately. And listener Max thinks he discovered Andrew’s nightmare job.
Mon, January 15, 2024
#4119 Second Wave Luke
Luke’s neighbor did something interesting while plowing snow, and Andrew is fascinated by it. Plus, NBC held viewers over a barrel to get them to sign up for Peacock this weekend, then they bragged about “making history” with the move.
Fri, January 12, 2024
#4118 Prism Diaries
Luke and Andrew are preparing for the extreme winter weather, although Andrew is mostly distracted by the idea of a “Meat Door.” Plus, producers at ESPN admit that they made up a bunch of names in a bonkers ploy to obtain more Emmy trophies for its on-air hosts.
Thu, January 11, 2024
#4117 Debunked and Rebunked
Andrew wants to become a Morning Zoo radio producer, and he’s been coming up with some segment ideas. Plus, the Washington Post looks into “Hotel Housekeeping Myths” to find out whether or not you should use the bedspread and coffee maker in your room.
Wed, January 10, 2024
#4116 Aaron On The Side Of Caution
Alaska Airlines is offering cash to travelers who were on the airplane that sprung a hole, Aaron Rodgers is refusing to apologize for accusing Jimmy Kimmel of the most horrendous crime, and [BREAKING NEWS SOUND] Andrew and Luke learn that the Seahawks just fired their coach after 14 years.
Tue, January 09, 2024
#4115 Bruce Willis And The E-Stevie Band
Luke and Andrew compare notes on their new basement dehumidifiers, like the young cool guys they are. Luke also tells Andrew all about the woman who’s been digging a huge, mine-sized hole under her house (and why she had to stop digging…for now.)
Mon, January 08, 2024
#4114 Like A Casino For Food
Luke is a changed man when it comes to grocery shopping and bargain hunting. He and Andrew also discuss the many Dazzling Details related to the airplane that lost a big chunk of fuselage mid-air this weekend. They also indulge in a little football talk ahead of tonight’s huge Huskies game.
Fri, January 05, 2024
#4113 Not Mas Enough
Genevieve joins the show to celebrate a big moment in trash-pickup history and to play a snack-chip related quiz with Andrew. They also examine the status of their relationship on the eve of their 23rd anniversary.
Thu, January 04, 2024
#4112 It’s A Shame About Rey
After yesterday’s most impossible quiz, Luke now faces what may be the easiest Winter Game in TBTL history. In fact, it’s so easy, it’s almost difficult. And it’s about Star Wars.
Wed, January 03, 2024
#4111 Unquotable Quotes
Luke gobsmacks Andrew with his knowledge about the band Godsmack, and that’s not even related to today’s quiz! But Luke’s luck runs out when he’s forced to play the most impossibly difficult Winter Game ever.
Tue, January 02, 2024
#4110 Full Gruntle
Luke made quite the entrance at a recent social gathering, and it was much more than he bargained for. He and Andrew also gird their loins before jumping into today’s quiz, then they look up what it means to gird one's loins. It’s a whole thing. (Show image from " The Art Of Manliness: How to Gird Your Loins ")
Mon, January 01, 2024
#4109 Homey’s Not Allowed To Watch That
Luke and Andrew stumble on a surprise David Alan Grier cameo whilst taking a quiz about the Mandela Effect. Luke is also emotionally preparing himself for the huge Husky game today.
Fri, December 29, 2023
#4108 Petty Crocker
Phyllis “P-Fletch” Fletcher joins the show to talk about her and Andrew’s close calls with internet scammery and to weigh-in on some violations of bowling etiquette that has Andrew outraged.
Thu, December 28, 2023
#4107 Das Boot It And Das Toot It
Andrew wrote the best stand-up joke of all time and is excited to share it with Luke. They also do their best to distinguish Jack Reacher from Jack Ryan from Joe Pickett, whoever that is.
Wed, December 27, 2023
#4106 A Breadless Bite Of The Frankfurter
Luke joins the show from Frankfurt, Germany, where he’s had to make fake phone calls at least twice to avoid awkward interactions. He also got a taste of the local cased-meat cuisine and accidentally took a train to Siberia or thereabouts.
Tue, December 26, 2023
#4105 Shallow Thoughts With Slab Jacky
Luke is gearing up for his flight to Frankfurt, Germany, where he’ll be checking-in on TBTL tomorrow. Andrew tries to figure out why he is a night owl. And they both try to determine whether they can tell the difference between a Jack Handy quote and a Stephen Wright joke.
Mon, December 25, 2023
#4104 In All The Cosmos
Luke and Andrew celebrate Christmas the traditional way, by discussing which crackers are best in soup and whether or not Andrew cheated on Wordle today. They also test Luke’s knowledge of the holiday with the help of a magazine quiz.
Fri, December 22, 2023
#4103 Remains Of The Bidet
Luke is making plans -- both bathroom-related and non-bathroom-related -- before his flight to Germany. He also received an email that is making him very nervous about the trip.
Thu, December 21, 2023
#4102 Meatball Perjury
Luke and Andrew talk a lot about meatballs after stumbling on a specialty restaurant in the greater Tacoma area. They also discuss the decision by America’s most famous rat-based pizza concern to start offering more “adult” pizza options.
Wed, December 20, 2023
#4101 Not All Things That Look Great Are A Great Look
Andrew is upset over a meme he saw this morning. He and Luke also discuss the legacies of Hernando de Soto and Elon Musk, respectively.
Tue, December 19, 2023
#4100 It’s A Lock
Luke and Andrew are still reeling from last night’s unlikely Seahawks win, although there does seem to be some family football jersey confusion. Plus, scienticians are looking into why travelers mill about and clog the gates while waiting to board an airplane.
Mon, December 18, 2023
#4099 The Medium Dipper
Andrew has a cat food mystery on his hands, and he could use your help. He and Luke also look at why many food brands are changing their recipes for the worse.
Fri, December 15, 2023
#4098 Not My Fob
Luke unveils his unusual (or possibly unhinged?) plans for Christmas week. He also just DIYed his car key fob and tests it on the air. It’s a wild ride!
Thu, December 14, 2023
#4097 Lowe’s-ering My Expectations
McDonald’s has announced a new drive-through chain, and Luke feels like the national media is getting the story wrong. Plus, Luke has a garbage dilemma and needs Andrew’s help.
Wed, December 13, 2023
#4096 GTA Port Townsend
Luke finds himself pulled into an Instagram war with one of podcasting’s top influencers - Nora McInerny. He and Andrew also discuss the trailer for the upcoming edition of Grand Theft Auto and how it’s sent an old Tom Petty song to the top of the charts.
Tue, December 12, 2023
#4095 Good Talkers International
Luke’s Airbnb in Leavenworth has a fancy feature that he’s not allowed to use. Except he is *sort of* allowed to use it? But should he? Andrew will be the judge of that. And a TBTL Ten calls in with a terrifying tale of attempted scammery.
Mon, December 11, 2023
#4094 Four-Dimensional Podcasting
Luke and Andrew are barely able to record today’s episode of TBTL after an audio catastrophe at Luke’s Airbnb. They also try to solve one of cinema’s greatest mysteries: Whether or not The Daytrippers takes place in Omaha.
Fri, December 08, 2023
#4093 Crunch Time
Jon jumps on the line to finally test Doritos’ new “anti-crunch” technology. Luke and Andrew also discuss the locker rooms of their dreams.
Thu, December 07, 2023
#4092 Yakoff Ripoff
Luke challenges Andrew to a guessing game, and what comes next will shock you. They also find themselves looking back at the Miller Genuine Draft commercials of their youth. And Luke is about to get a haircut at a Chicago barbershop he’s never been to, and he’s a little nervous.
Thu, December 07, 2023
#4091 The Sacred And The Propane
Luke experienced nothing short of a miracle after waking up an hour late for his flight today. Andrew had an adventure trying to help a stranger find her way home. And they agree on a great name for their propane business, should they decide to open one.
Tue, December 05, 2023
#4090 Let’s Give ‘Em Sump-in To Talk About
Andrew wakes up to a flooded basement, and Luke falls down a 1987 NBA All-Star Game rabbit hole. Plus, has Luke’s dad become a menace to society?
Mon, December 04, 2023
#4089 Hot Times At The Burbank House
Luke’s dad joins the show as he and Luke test the new water lines in Luke’s studio. Plus, Luke had a heck of a time mixing concrete this weekend, and he had a heck of a time rooting for his Washington Huskies in a house full of Oregon Ducks fans. And Andrew’s thinking about getting some bowling shoes.
Fri, December 01, 2023
#4088 I Got Audio Hoses In Different Area Codeses
Andrew is flabbergasted over something that happened during the show yesterday, and he’s astounded by a new A.I. function in his photo software. Luke wants to know if Doritos’ “crunch silences” really works, and if there’s a way to test it on-air.
Thu, November 30, 2023
#4087 Barking At The HELOCS, Chasing All The SHELOCS
Andrew tells a “quick” story about the lengths he went through to talk to someone at his bank yesterday. He and Luke also stumble on a song about Tacoma that they never knew existed and that has surprising origins.
Wed, November 29, 2023
#4086 Ventura-ing Down Mulholland Drive
Luke’s solution to heating his cold studio has led to some broadcast challenges. Plus, Google Maps sent a long line of drivers down a dirt path to nowhere, which led Luke down a long path towards the most irritating sound ever recorded.
Tue, November 28, 2023
#4085 Other Phish In The Sea
Luke was almost cyber-attacked within an inch of his life this morning, and Andrew wants alllll the details. They also say farewell to Seattle’s favorite weather reporter, Steve Pool, who helped inspire Luke’s broadcast dreams.
Mon, November 27, 2023
#4084 You Were An Old Coot When You Were Still A Young Coot!
Genevieve swings by TBTL to weigh-in on some of the recent “Rants and Raves” sent in by Seattle Times readers and to dissect Reader’s Digests’ tips on "how to get along with anyone."
Fri, November 24, 2023
#4083 Christmas Means Never Having To Say You're Sorry
Andrew ushers in the holiday with a special beverage and a weird tangent about peeing outdoors. He and Luke also discuss so-called “Brown Friday”, a new holiday created by the plumbing industry and lazy journalists.
Thu, November 23, 2023
#4082 The Young Turkeys
Luke’s family is scrambling to adjust to a new Thanksgiving reality after a hot water tank blew in the basement of his parents’ house. But Andrew’s plans are locked in tight, and he couldn’t be happier about them.
Wed, November 22, 2023
#4081 A Well Rootin’, Well Tootin’ Militia
Luke gets some breaking, almost cinematic news about his Thanksgiving Day plans moments before he was supposed to leave for his parents’ house. Now the big question is where he’ll be spending the holiday. He and Andrew also take a Washington Post quiz to see if they’re more like Boomers or Millennials in the workplace.
Tue, November 21, 2023
#4080 I’m Giving Up Joke
Luke ventured into a tavern that really bummed him out yesterday. Andrew is mad at the media for falling for Snoop Doggy Dog’s latest promotional gimmick. And a young Ten helps TBTL with modern slang.
Mon, November 20, 2023
#4079 Always Be Complimenting
Luke had a long, draining weekend working a video shoot for a mysterious software company in the greater Seattle area. He also fondly recalls the time he had the opportunity to spend a day with Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter.
Fri, November 17, 2023
#4078 Things That Make You Go Homme
Luke joins Andrew in the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to discuss bathroom etiquette and to open packages sent in by listeners in TBTL’s patented “What’s In The Box” segment.
Thu, November 16, 2023
#4077 Tacoma, Olympia, Things Of That Nature
Luke drove a “mystery car” up to Seattle this morning to record TBTL at Andrew’s place. They discuss a follow-up to the story of the drug-loving New Yorker who stumbled on a Chuck Close painting and hoped it was valuable.
Wed, November 15, 2023
#4076 Midnight Squeezings
The amount of activity at Luke’s house is reaching peak levels. While waiting for his new washer and dryer to arrive, he and Andrew discuss the oft-overlooked musical career of Dragnet’s Jack Webb.
Tue, November 14, 2023
#4075 Drastically, Gastrically Wrong
A horse got loose on an airplane, the TBTL merch store got its first customer, and Luke and Andrew got absolutely floored by a listener’s story about a mysterious “mad pooper” caught on camera!
Mon, November 13, 2023
#4074 TBTL Dot Net Slash Store
TBTL Senior VP of T-Shirt Design and Giant Hats Jon Sklaroff joins the show to announce the official opening of the TBTL merch store! Plus, an announcement on Luke’s family text chain has Luke and his siblings scratching their heads.
Fri, November 10, 2023
#4073 I’ll Be Slanged
After failing to identify the slang used by today’s youth, Andrew quizzes Luke on the lingo used on the TV show Dragnet. They also discuss the inaccurate news about Jared Leto “climbing” the Empire State Building.
Thu, November 09, 2023
#4072 Sigma-ficent Other
Luke quizzes Andrew on some modern slang used by the youth of America. And Luke learns that the documentary he went to great lengths to watch this week had been free on YouTube the whole time.
Wed, November 08, 2023
#4071 Ted Talk
Andrew is trying to get his dart game back on track, mostly by making Luke take over his TBTL responsibilities. Plus, cats apparently have over 300 facial expressions, even Dusty “The Cat Burglar” Cat.
Tue, November 07, 2023
#4070 The Pits Of Despair
Andrew has found an inelegant solution to an inelegant perspiration problem, while Luke continues to struggle with a similar issue. Also, Luke had dinner for the first time in a week last night, and it was good! And he finally re-watched the 1983 Seattle-based documentary Streetwise, and he’s happy to report that it stands the test of time.
Mon, November 06, 2023
#4069 Pizza Adjacent
After 5 days of fasting, Luke is going to “ do something out of hunger tonight: Eating .” He also has an update on his problematic vacuum cleaner, and a listener helps uncover the long lost William S. Burroughs song of Luke’s youth.
Fri, November 03, 2023
#4068 Attachments Disorder
Luke has gotten a lot of advice about the broken vacuum cleaner that he tried to return to Costco last weekend. Could this advice fix the machine? We’ll find out, on today’s installment of TBTL! Plus, Jeff Bezos is moving to Florida, and Andrew thinks he knows why.
Thu, November 02, 2023
#4067 Ten Rules For Dating My Podcast
TBTL VP of Podcast Operations and T-Shirt Design Jon Sklaroff joins the show to share some of the merch ideas submitted by listeners. Plus, Andrew is anxious about a very big garbage collection day, and Luke is pondering a list of “Dad Rules” he recently received.
Wed, November 01, 2023
#4066 Water It Be?
Luke has a new plan to lose a lot of weight quickly, before a big video gig. You’re going to hate it, but that’s okay! Plus, Seattle chef and TBTL friendo Thierry Rautereah, aka “The Chef in the Hat” has sadly passed away. And New Zealand’s “Siren Clubs” are irritating neighbors by blasting Celene Dion at all hours.
Tue, October 31, 2023
#4065 Reynolds Rap
Andrew is befuddled over a false memory involving Burt Reynolds and/or Tom Selleck and/or a chimpanzee and/or an orangutan. And Luke rubs up against the wrong person at a Halloween party. Literally.
Mon, October 30, 2023
#4064 Real Polite Vacuum!
Andrew checks in from his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he learns some shocking news about a very formative Arby’s location. Meanwhile, Luke had a very “stampy situation” at Costco this weekend, after which he has some regrets.
Fri, October 27, 2023
#4063 The Impossible Glizzy
Andrew has a quasi-magical story about his grandpa’s watch, and a story about a very obnoxious person in an airport security like. He and Luke also discuss whether it’s good or bad to rake leaves off your lawn. And Luke is tempted to buy an expensive kitchen device that Andrew is warning him against.
Thu, October 26, 2023
#4062 White Guy Noise
Luke and Andrew are blown away when they discover what “60% chance of rain” actually means. They also discuss the distressing story (not skyjinx!) of an off-duty pilot trying to shut down a plane’s engines mid-flight.
Wed, October 25, 2023
#4061 Dial “D” For Crackle
TBTL Secretary of Operations Jon Sklaroff joins the show to discuss some TBTL business, including a project that he hopes listeners can help with. Plus, Luke finally watched the HBO documentary about Larrimah, Australia, which casts his and Andrew’s experience there in a new light.
Tue, October 24, 2023
#4060 Go Big And Go Home
Luke discovers someone from Andrew’s past making waves in online communities. Plus, the music of Creed seems to be popular in more and more professional locker rooms, which is a twist nobody saw coming.
Mon, October 23, 2023
#4059 The Podcaster Next Door
Andrew is testing out some new equipment today, but it’s leading to a potentially awkward situation with his neighbor. Luke recalls the time he attempted a risky joke around Joel McHale and Seth MacFarlane. And they dive into some of the juiciest headlines that Entertainment Tonight has to offer.
Fri, October 20, 2023
#4058 Good Cop, Sad Cop
Andrew is weirdly fascinated by Luke’s recent pizza and soda decisions. Plus, the guy who created the world’s hottest pepper just created an even hotter pepper, though we’re not sure why.
Thu, October 19, 2023
#4057 Netflix And Bills
Andrew went on a real journey today when he found out he is going to have to start paying for a service he’s been using for years. Luke went on a much more emotional journey during a conversation with his dad. And Netflix is apparently going to start opening brick and mortar stores or restaurants or something?
Wed, October 18, 2023
#4056 Babes In Toya Land
Luke has a new workout regimen, and it’s making his legs all wiggly. He and Andrew also discuss the proposal (by Amanda Knox, oddly) that couples should sleep on different sides of the bed every night.
Tue, October 17, 2023
#4055 I Need A Verbal "Cabo Wabo"
Tens of Listeners have suggested tens of thousands of possible nicknames for Andrew. He and Luke go through them. Plus, United Airlines is introducing a new boarding system called “WILMA!”
Mon, October 16, 2023
#4054 The Rhythm Is Gonna Gotcha
Luke’s Huskie fandom almost cost him a window this weekend. Andrew is felled by a random quote in a Seattle Times article. And a listener shares a fascinating story about something discovered in the wall of an old house.
Fri, October 13, 2023
#4053 This House Old!
Luke found some amazing old receipts from the 1930s inside the walls of his house. He’s also landed on a pretty out-side-the-box solution for his new front door. It involves Etsy and old nautical supplies.
Thu, October 12, 2023
#4052 Didn’t Have You Figured For A Door Fan
Luke is on the hunt for a new front door, and it’s surprisingly difficult (and surprisingly very relevant to Andrew’s interests.) Plus, everyone in France is freaking out about a bedbug infestation that might not really exist.
Wed, October 11, 2023
#4051 Extraterrestrial Intelligence For Your Life
Luke had an amazing night last night, organizing his computer files and listening to old radio shows. Obviously, he’s treading on Andrew’s brand. Plus, it just got much more expensive for Mariners fans to watch games on television, and it’s got a lot of people hoppin’ mad, including Luke.
Tue, October 10, 2023
#4050 How Root!
New has a new computer, and it came with slew of new sound effects, effectively ushering in a whole new sonic era for TBTL. Luke also assembled his new treadmill last night with much difficulty, only to discover that Nordictrack built a sneaky money-grab into the machine.
Mon, October 09, 2023
#4049 Weird Soloflex, But Okay
Luke is trying to assemble his new treadmill, but it’s not going very well. He and Andrew also try to solve some NPR word puzzles, and Andrew’s relationship with his new best friend, DartBot, is deepening.
Fri, October 06, 2023
#4048 Spare The Rod, Spoil the Robot
Andrew has a new electronic friend who is going to change the course of his leisurely lifestyle. Plus, Luke is having some elevator issues in New York, but he found a secret hack.
Thu, October 05, 2023
#4047 Things That Make You Go Food
Jon joins the show again today to regale Luke and Andrew with more stories of competitive eating and to explain the difference between an “eating contest” and a “food challenge.” They also discuss which foods they personally think they could eat the most of, if there ever were a TBTL eating contest, which there probably won’t be, but maybe someday.
Wed, October 04, 2023
#4046 This Emergency Alert Is Brought To You By TBTL
Luke, Andrew and Jon gather around their various devices, waiting for today’s big test of the Emergency Alert System. They also talk about Jon’s experience in a wing-eating contest.
Tue, October 03, 2023
#4045 Van Der Valk Rules
Luke is befuddled by the new Monday Night Football theme song. He’s also got a new crock pot, and he’s redefining the term “Pressure Cooking.”
Mon, October 02, 2023
#4044 Emotional Support Dad
Luke had a sad sports weekend, but capped it off with a Macho Sunday. He and Andrew discuss a couple of interesting items from the “corrections” page of The Columbian newspaper, as well as an opinion piece that only serves to insult Martin Short, for some reason.
Fri, September 29, 2023
#4043 Way Over Yonder In The Meineke
Andrew is bleary-eyed after a night at the ballpark, where he braced for the worst but got something better. Plus, another person fell down the poo hole of a pit toilet, leading some podcasters to ask, “do we need to start putting up signs that say ‘Don’t Climb Down The Poo Hole’?”
Thu, September 28, 2023
#4042 Let’s Get Physicals
Luke and Andrew are both a little anxious about their upcoming doctors appointments. Plus, New York’s hottest steakhouse isn’t really a steakhouse after all. And a legendary “Hot Tub House” in Berkeley is up for sale.
Wed, September 27, 2023
#4041 The Least Jinxatative Properties
Luke and Andrew discuss the mysterious fireworks display that exploded over Puget Sound a few weekends ago and the Seattle Times’ investigation into it. They also pay tribute to the random episodes of television that Andrew once had on VHS tapes.
Tue, September 26, 2023
#4040 Smell Your Ground State
Andrew has been making mud in his kitchen, and he’s excited to tell Luke about it. They also discuss Luke’s latest TikTok obsession - a song about sitting.
Mon, September 25, 2023
#4039 Writ Small
Luke visited a different Eagles lodge recently, and his visit raised some concerns about his current status as a member of Eagle Aerie #1. He and Andrew also discuss the apparent end of the writers’ strike and the relaxing of the dress code in the U.S. Senate.
Fri, September 22, 2023
#4038 Sofa So Good
Tens of listeners share their stories of pets gone missing, only to eventually be reunited…including one involving airport security and drama on a tarmac. Luke and Andrew also discuss the iPhone’s reluctant switch to a universal charging cable and how increased numbers of dog owners are suspicious of canine vaccines.
Thu, September 21, 2023
#4037 The Herman Miller Norman Door
Luke is feeling true Garbage Anxiety this morning, and Andrew is here to help. Or hurt. Plus, it looks like dynamic pricing is here to stay, which isn’t great, but better than bartering.
Wed, September 20, 2023
#4036 Madroning On
Luke had a big scare and a big adventure involving his cat, Bubbles, yesterday. Plus, a reporter reveals that comedian Hasan Minhaj’s stories are often made up, even though Hasan claims they are “emotional truths.”
Tue, September 19, 2023
#4035 Loan Wolf
Luke has fallen into the greedy hands of unscrupulous money lenders, and he’s trying to get himself free of their clutches. Plus, Andrew has some pretty strong opinions about self-serve soda stations, which may be going away at your local McDonald’s
Mon, September 18, 2023
#4034 Good News For People Who Love Andrews
Luke wants to tell Andrew a story about moving Bubbles The Cat, but first they need to talk about everything else. Like, everything else you can possibly think of.
Fri, September 15, 2023
#4033 High And Tight
Luke had some reservations about his barber as soon as he sat in the chair yesterday. He and Andrew also discuss the fact that the Pike Place Fish Company is being sued for selling products with its own name on them.
Thu, September 14, 2023
#4032 Got Our Money On Our Mind And Our Mind On Our Manners
Andrew tries to tell Luke about the Three’s Company scandal that led to a thirty-year rift between its star actors. Luke discovers that he does a great impression of a classic TV character. And Miss Manners weighs-in on whether or not it’s okay to stand up at non-rock ‘n’ roll performances.
Wed, September 13, 2023
#4031 Lingua Dogma
Luke, Andrew and Jon consider a moral quandary involving dog poop, a garbage can, and a coffee shop in Portland. They also discuss some bad decisions made by bar patrons in Milwaukee, new theories on the JFK assassination, and an email that might have *looked* like it came from TBTL, but actually didn’t.
Tue, September 12, 2023
#4030 The Loudest Nothing I’ve Ever Heard
Renting a car should not be difficult, but somehow Andrew turned it into the biggest drama of his summer. Also, Luke almost got hit by a bus today, and Bubbles the cat is in big trouble.
Mon, September 11, 2023
#4029 The Bald And The Beautiful
Luke and Andrew report back after the TBTL Summer Games to talk about Luke’s brand new studio, Andrew’s aversion to anti-baldness campaigns, and an ungodly “biohazard incident” on a Delta airlines flight.
Fri, September 08, 2023
#4028 Slaptitude Test
Andrew tries desperately to remember a Gloria Estefan video of his youth, while Luke tries to recapture the excitement of his early days in radio. They also try to figure out who's who in the worlds of hip-hop and WWE wrestling as the TBTL Summer Games come to a close.
Thu, September 07, 2023
#4027 Lichtervelde? I Hardly Knowhervelde!
Andrew is on a Mediterranean diet, which just means he ate a bunch of hummus for lunch. He and Luke also try to solve a bible-related mystery that’s been dogging Andrew for years. They also test their Spanish in a quiz based on the Tour de France as the TBTL Summer Games roll on.
Wed, September 06, 2023
#4026 Bahamian Rhapsody
Luke has become a Binocular Boy™ and is ready for everything that comes along with that title. Andrew decides to throw out the script for the TBTL Summer Games and try something wildly stupider instead.
Tue, September 05, 2023
#4025 I Can See Your Singing
Andrew met a bunch of neighbors over the weekend, including the TBTL listener he had been looking for! Luke apologizes for not being a better Instagram friend. And the TBTL Summer Games roll on with more movie mischief.
Mon, September 04, 2023
#4024 No You Don’t, Oprah!
Luke gets swept up in a journalistic enterprise involving his former employer, Blimpy’s Yogurt. He and Andrew also continue playing one of their favorite Summer Games based on their own bad descriptions of Hollywood Films.
Fri, September 01, 2023
#4023 DC’s Answer To Superman
Luke’s computer is on the fritz and ready to bring down the entire Too Beautiful To Biz empire. Plus, in today’s edition of the TBTL Summer Games, Luke and Andrew have to eat their own words as they try to figure out which movies they were trying to describe in previous episodes of the podcast.
Thu, August 31, 2023
#4022 Coits Will Be Coits
Andrew tells the story of when he was very relieved to reconnect with his friend from high school art class, and Luke talks about the time he found himself in the “Missed Connections” section of the newspaper. They also finally find out, once and for all, if Vanderpump actually rules in day 4 of the TBTL Summer Games.
Wed, August 30, 2023
#4021 The Last Smile Problem
Luke challenges Andrew’s status as the Popsicle King Of TBTL. Andrew also continues to struggle with the Vanderpumps and all their rules as the TBTL Summer Games roll on.
Tue, August 29, 2023
#4020 Vanderpump Rules Everything About Me
Luke has some BIG SALAD PLANS tonight, and he is very excited about them. Plus, listener Laura is back with another amazing Summer Games quiz about reality television.
Mon, August 28, 2023
#4019 Macho Man Ricky Henderson
Andrew has some fundamental questions about sports and betting and those little bumps on the outside of a basketball. He and Luke also kick off this year’s TBTL Summer Games with a quiz about two very boastful human beings.
Fri, August 25, 2023
#4018 Impractical Philosophers
Luke and Andrew both had pleasant but unexpected transportation-related adventures yesterday. They also discuss the best and worst Subway restaurants in their neighborhoods. And it turns out Netflix DVD subscribers can keep the discs after all? It’s all so confusing, Ron.
Thu, August 24, 2023
#4017 The Strong Pew Of Longview
The pulp mill that created the “Aroma of Tacoma” is shutting down. Does that mean a smelly factory is heading to Luke’s neck of the woods? Plus, Luke introduces Andrew to pencil fighting.
Wed, August 23, 2023
#4016 That Really Chaps My Gears!
Luke literally painted himself into a corner this morning. Like, literally. Andrew relives a painful memory from his time at The Magic Castle. Plus, “National Cinema Day” is around the corner, so Andrew asks Luke for his official Barbie review.
Tue, August 22, 2023
#4015 Vertical Jarts
Luke stumbles on a clip of network television from 1983 that might be the pinnacle of broadcasting. Plus, the scammer behind the ill-fated Fyre Festival is back with a new idea, called Fyre Festival II. And Luke relives his days playing little league baseball.
Mon, August 21, 2023
#4014 But At What Costco?
Luke spent a dreamy weekend looking at model houses and stocking up on razor blades at Costco. Andrew spent his hard-earned Andy Timez cutting deep into his hedgerow. And Netflix is confusing the heck out of its customers as it ends its DVD-mailing service.
Fri, August 18, 2023
#4013 Rant Me The Serenity
Luke and Andrew are shocked to learn that two of the Top Stories they covered this week were heard by the folks involved in the stories. They also listen to one of the most charming moments in recent broadcast history.
Thu, August 17, 2023
#4012 We Have A Brew/Off!
Andrew’s nightly puttering routine may be getting out of hand, and Luke has some issues with an overly complicated coffee machine. Plus, scientists recreate a Pink Floyd song by listening to human brainwaves. And a driverless car does the most driverless car thing ever.
Wed, August 16, 2023
#4011 There’s Some Hornets In This House
Luke stumbled on the Sale Of The Century, and it’s helping him survive the sweltering heat. Plus, Pooper Trooper sued Scoop Troop, but then Scoop Troop changed its name to Swoop Scoop, and now everything is fine in the local dog poop industry.
Tue, August 15, 2023
#4010 And The Oscar For Noticing Things Goes To….
Luke has a hornet problem and maybe a bear problem, too? Andrew has a problem with people parking in bus lanes. And listener Dani had a bat in her belfry, and now she needs shots.
Mon, August 14, 2023
#4009 Benevolent Nerds
Luke and Andrew review some reader-submitted “Rants and Raves” in the Seattle Times and try to figure out why a rich teenager in New York City has declared war on a fancy hotel. They also learn that Andy Rooney was apparently a huge fan of TBTL.
Fri, August 11, 2023
#4008 He’s The One You Call Dr. Brownstone
Luke’s new house is fully under construction this morning, but things are going well. Andrew has been spending a lot of time eating lunch on Aurora Avenue and offers TBTL listeners a much-too-detailed report. Plus, it looks like this driverless taxi thing is really happening in San Francisco.
Thu, August 10, 2023
#4007 The Hunter For Red October
Luke and Andrew have to call Genevieve at work to help them sort out a Jack Ryan vs Jack Reacher situation. Plus, the New York Times finally publishes the Venmo story Luke’s been waiting for, but the Gray Lady drops the ball on a story about “skiplagging.”
Wed, August 09, 2023
#4006 The Psychic Chef
American broadcasters are uniting behind a baseball announcer who was unfairly suspended in Baltimore. Plus, TBTL Employee Numero Uno stops by for an update on the “I Saved TBTL Coins.”
Tue, August 08, 2023
#4005 Real Polite Boat!
Luke learns that a simple mop is the solution to many of life’s problems. Plus, a rudely-parked boat leads to a huge brawl and maybe even a cultural revolution.
Mon, August 07, 2023
#4004 One And A Half Stories
Luke moved into his new, almost-unlivable house this weekend and has a lot of thoughts on a lot of things.
Fri, August 04, 2023
#4003 Let’s Go To The Tape
Luke is moving this weekend, and he’s made a new enemy in the process: packing tape. Plus, Andrew’s role has changed for tomorrow’s big summer party.
Thu, August 03, 2023
#4002 The Righteous Deathstones
Luke and Andrew analyze the lyrics to a Moira Rose original work. They also do a little online shopping for Judy Tenuta t-shirts and listen to chef José Andrés describe his love for peeled strawberries. And Luke is now one tiny degree of separation from one of his internet heroes.
Wed, August 02, 2023
#4001 Hayes-ing Incident
Luke and Andrew look back at the wonderful time they had at Saturday’s live show in Seattle, although they later realized the bidet-sized mistake they made on stage. They also mourn the loss of Paul Reubens, who died this week.
Tue, August 01, 2023
#4000 Live At The Neptune Theater!
Luke and Andrew and their special guests gather with Tens of Listeners for the 4000th episode of TBTL, live at the Neptune Theater in Seattle!
Mon, July 31, 2023
#3999 I Am Rentacus!
Luke and Andrew attempt to rent a U-Haul truck and drive to Luke’s parent’s house to pick-up hundreds of TBTL lunchboxes before their big 4000th episode at the Neptune Theater.
Fri, July 28, 2023
#3998 Where Should I Stop Saying This Word?
Luke is obsessed with a weird TikTok song, and he is determined to make you obsessed with it, too. He and Andrew also open the ol’ P.O. Box to see what Tens of Listeners have sent to TBTL lately.
Thu, July 27, 2023
#3997 Skivvies Dipping
A stressed-out Andrew tells a tale of underwear and phone charging cables that is as regrettable as it is long. He and a sun-crisped Luke also discuss the life and fighting spirit of Sinead O’Conner, who passed away much too soon and much too misunderstood.
Wed, July 26, 2023
#3996 Chuck Close For Comfort
Luke and Andrew have important sartorial questions about their upcoming live show in Seattle. Plus, the New York Times tells the fascinating tale of a drug-loving dog walker who may (or may not) own a valuable painting.
Tue, July 25, 2023
#3995 Advice Squad
Genevieve joins the show to offer real guidance to real listeners, just like her favorite advice columnists. Plus, Andrew remembers something stupid he might have said, and a listener takes umbrage with a patented TBTL Warm Take.
Mon, July 24, 2023
#3994 Emotional Waggage
Luke just made a big life decision, then he locked himself out of his apartment with nothing but a box of Loaded Tater Tots. Plus, Andrew is confused by a scene from a 4-year old TV show, and for some reason he thinks it’s worth talking about on the podcast. And a listener offers insight into why people like Luke are suddenly paying more for Netflix.
Fri, July 21, 2023
#3993 Dame Theory
Luke was starstruck yesterday when he met NBA star Damion Lillard during a Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me taping. And so was everyone else! Plus, a Canadian court rules that an emoji can be considered a legally binding contract agreement.
Thu, July 20, 2023
#3992 I’m A Big Wheel Down At The Discomfort Factory
Luke had a revelation this morning when he went jogging through the woods with a group of friends. Andrew reveals his burgeoning “hoop dreams.” And the people who run NBC Universal in Los Angeles trimmed the trees outside their building, exposing striking writers and actors to the blazing hot sun while they picket.
Wed, July 19, 2023
#3991 That’s On Banh Mi
Luke and Andrew debate the merits of a Barbieheimer day vs. an Oppenbarbie day, as two huge summer movies are released in tandem this weekend. Plus, everyone’s favorite California burger chain is forbidding its employees from wearing facemasks at work.
Tue, July 18, 2023
#3990 Return Of The MacBook
The airlines are trying to crack down on a practice known as “skiplagging,” and Luke and Andrew are trying to crack down on these dang airlines! They also discuss recent shenanigans at Miranda Lambert and Bryan Adams concerts and how the artists reacted to each.
Mon, July 17, 2023
#3989 Mano-A-Fisho
Andrew learns that he was supposed to hang out with Luke this weekend when Luke doesn’t show up. We also get an important update about Santa Cruz’s most infamous sea otter. And listener Jen shares her grandmother’s foolproof way of protecting children against errant baseballs.
Fri, July 14, 2023
#3988 Don’t Snark The Hand That Feeds You
Luke’s mission to get his “brush hogged” has hit a snag, Hollywood’s actors go on strike, and a tiny dotted line that appears for a split second in the new Barbie movie has serious geopolitical implications.
Thu, July 13, 2023
#3987 Smash Room Best
Andrew tries to stage a tepid mutiny of the podcast. Luke learns first-hand that his favorite punter has gotten swole. And new e-waste regulations are standing in the way of people who want to recreate their favorite scene from Office Space.
Wed, July 12, 2023
#3986 Duty Full Shop
Luke’s warnings about kids getting hit by baseballs during the Home Run Derby turn out to be accurate, much to Andrew’s chagrin. Plus, wildlife authorities are trying to capture a surfing sea otter accused of hijacking surfboards in Santa Cruz.
Tue, July 11, 2023
#3985 Fred Neutral
Luke had a wild experience last night MCing a record-breaking drag show, even though he has some major regrets about his sartorial choices. And Andrew’s been enjoying his MLB All Star activities, although he’s unsurprisingly focussed mostly on the mascots.
Mon, July 10, 2023
#3984 Outside Baseball
Luke and Andrew are back at it after last week’s TBTL-a-Thon! They discuss how the ‘thon went, and they review the very specific rules Luke must follow when taking part in an event aimed at breaking a Guinness World Record tonight. PLUS! They get a very intriguing voicemail from a listener with a personal connection to one of Luke’s most embarrassing moments.
Fri, July 07, 2023
#3983 And That’s Why It’s Called The FBI!
The final day of the TBTL-a-Thon is a family affair, with Genevieve checking in on the “Mom Mic” and Luke trying to keep his parents from getting a divorce. Please support TBTL during this critical time by making a donation here!
Thu, July 06, 2023
#3982 Don’t Thread On Me
Luke’s mom pops into the basement to see how the TBTL-a-Thon is going and to tell Luke and Andrew about her adventures at the dentist’s office yesterday. Plus, Luke finds a new social media app to fill the Twitter-shaped hole in his life. Please support TBTL during this critical time by making a donation here!
Wed, July 05, 2023
#3981 Chomp Grumbles and Kiss Squeaks
Day three of the TBTL-a-Thon finds the gang back in Luke’s mom’s basement. Last night’s holiday exploits might have accidentally produced the first official TBTL spin-off podcast with Luke’s mom and Andrew’s girlfriend. And we hear what it sounds like when orangutans beatbox.
Tue, July 04, 2023
#3980 A Mom Named Sue
TBTL-a-Thon Day 2 finds Luke, Andrew and Jon back in the basement, where Luke’s mom pops-in to share stories of negotiating and airport travel, proving that the apple truly does not fall far from the proverbial tree. They also debate the legitimacy of Readers’ Digests’ “best snack in every state” list.
Mon, July 03, 2023
#3979 Let The Funge Begin!
Luke, Andrew and Jon huddle in the basement of Luke’s parents’ house on their first day as newly independent podcasters to kick-off this year’s TBTL-a-Thon! They discuss their adventures at a regional culinary institution and how Andrew is letting their rental car change who he is fundamentally.
Fri, June 30, 2023
#3978 Franklin Minty
Luke and Andrew have a big announcement about their fledgling podcasting business on the eve of TBTL independence. They also kick-off next week’s TBTL-a-Thon a little early with news about this year’s thank-you gifts ( and how you can get them )!
Thu, June 29, 2023
#3977 Just For The Halibut
Luke and Andrew announce the plans for next week’s TBTL Zoom meetup and how you can participate . Also, Andrew learns a little more about the person who texted him a photo of expensive wine. And Bed, Bath and Beyond will live to see another day…sort of?
Wed, June 28, 2023
#3976 Important Import
Andrew has a very important - albeit uninteresting - update about your TBTL podcast feed! And Luke spends today’s show trying to get his new record player to work.
Wed, June 28, 2023
#3975 Domain Not Sweet
Andrew spent yesterday rescuing the new TBTL website from the maws of DNS hell, with a lot of help from his new best friend. Plus, it looks like Wheel of Fortune has a new host lined up, but you’ll have to listen to today’s episode to find out if it’s Ryan Seacrest.
Tue, June 27, 2023
#3974 It’s The Internet, Dude. Get Surfin’!
Luke and Andrew learn that one of their favorite pieces of audio might not be all that it seems. But does that mean they don’t like it anymore?
Fri, June 23, 2023
#3973 A Little Short
Luke is dying of embarrassment over something he wrote and can’t take back. However, he is delighted over some archive tape he found of Martin Short teasing David Letterman.
Thu, June 22, 2023
#3972 Charitable Chuesday
Andrew had the strangest experience trying to buy a computer on Aurora Avenue yesterday. And Luke learns that the hottest steakhouse in Brazil is…Outback Steakhouse?
Wed, June 21, 2023
#3971 Car Leasy, Mother Of Datsuns
Luke is having a heck of a time trying to get Helen, Sandy and Jeannie ship a truckload of TBTL supplies to his parents house. He also had a heck of a time at the car dealership yesterday.
Tue, June 20, 2023
#3970 Don’t Deny The Doohickeys
Luke and Andrew each bought special doohickeys this week to help them reclaim their analogue pasts. Plus, Megan Markle’s dalliance with podcasting might have been even less authentic than we thought.
Mon, June 19, 2023
#3969 Really Stupid Syndication
Andrew has important work emails to send, but is worried about sending them on a holiday. Luke had a wonderful Father’s Day during which he tried so damn hard not to cry.
Fri, June 16, 2023
#3968 Taxin’ and Relaxin’
Luke finally watched My Dinner with Andre last night and offers his long-overdue film review. He also recaps the horrible feeling of almost losing his cat, Bubbles, the other day.
Thu, June 15, 2023
#3967 Poster Chide
Luke has a quibble with the organizers of an event he’s MCing, and he worries that his complaint makes him unlovable. Andrew has a quibble with the way Seattle measures his water usage, and he worries that his complaint makes the show unlistenable.
Wed, June 14, 2023
#3966 Babes In Toilet Land
Andrew has a story that isn’t so much about toilets, but about the human condition, and how people can change. But it’s also about toilets. Plus, beleaguered Oakland A’s fans stage a “reverse boycott” that is both uplifting and saddening.
Tue, June 13, 2023
#3965 50 Shades Of Andrew
Luke and Andrew announce the details for the upcoming 4000th episode, even though they were apparently the last to know that tickets are already on sale . They also watch an old episode of Super Password in honor of Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune. Click here to purchase your tickets to TBTL’s 4000th episode live at Seattle’s Neptune Theater, Saturday, July 29th!
Mon, June 12, 2023
#3964 Mild Life Crisis
Luke and Andrew discuss laundry baskets, beer koozies, and public radio promotion schedules. That’s it. That’s the show.
Fri, June 09, 2023
#3963 Debunk Mates
The new movie about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is getting some good reviews. The problem is, it’s all based on lies.
Thu, June 08, 2023
#3962 Dak Janiels
A lawyer is in trouble for using ChatGPT to create legal documents that were filled with made-up facts, and the US Supreme Court is siding with Jack Daniels in a case over a poop-themed dog toy.
Wed, June 07, 2023
#3961 It’s Called “Andre-ing”
Luke’s mom was really cutting it up on the family text chain today. Luke and Andrew also discuss a fascinating (14-page!) story about the past, present and possible future of the Guinness Book of World Records. Photo of Guinness Book of World Records by goodfriendo , licensed under CreativeCommons.
Tue, June 06, 2023
#3960 LCB Soundsystem
Luke and Andrew weigh-in on Apple’s latest doohickey, which the company unveiled this week. Plus, listeners provide some amazing info on the foul ball Luke grabbed in the Kingdome as a youth.
Mon, June 05, 2023
#3959 TABLES!
When a New York Times reporter sits down to interview Luke and Andrew’s favorite comedian Tim Robinson, things go about as smoothly as you’d expect. (Which is to say, not smoothly at all. But it’s super interesting!)
Fri, June 02, 2023
#3958 Inherent Advice
Genevieve joins the show to discuss her love of advice columns and to judge some recent submissions to Ask Amy and Miss Manners. She also talks about her long-forgotten novel and why she eventually cut Andrew’s character out of it.
Thu, June 01, 2023
#3957 We, The Sarcasmos
Luke is baffled and incensed over an airport gift shop rule. Andrew is wrestling with a new editorial policy. And a listener helps find a special, U2-related moment in the TBTL archives.
Wed, May 31, 2023
#3956 I Don’t Know How Dirty Those Birds Get
Andrew does exactly what all his years of cybersecurity training have taught him not to do. Plus, Netflix has officially started cracking-down on password sharing.
Tue, May 30, 2023
#3955 Forward-Facing Baby Backpack
Andrew heard some of the most compelling radio of his life yesterday, it just happened to be during a Mariners Broadcast. And Luke reports on his boat-towing journey across Washington.
Mon, May 29, 2023
#3954 Today Is My Monday
Luke is nervous about his plans to tow his boat across the state today behind a big U-Haul truck.
Fri, May 26, 2023
#3953 Not Everyone Has To Be Into Jokes!
Luke and Andrew discuss their plans to broadcast the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon from Luke’s mom’s basement. They also review a list of America’s “Most Trusted Brands.” And Andrew wants everyone to know that he cleaned his garbage bin yesterday. With a hose.
Thu, May 25, 2023
#3952 A Beautiful Minecraft
Luke and Andrew try very hard to talk about the upcoming plans for the TBTL-a-Thon, but boy do they get distracted easily. But the important thing is that you mark your calendars for the 4000th episode, live in Seattle, on Saturday, July 29th. Also, Ron Disantis’ own announcement yesterday went even worse than his most vitriolic rivals could have possibly hoped. Photo from the Cleveland International Air Show 2018 by Erik Drost
Wed, May 24, 2023
#3951 An Andrew Medium Wednesday
A young woman found a couch on the street and documented her process of rehabbing it on Tiktok . Then the criticism started pouring in…including some finger-wagging from NPR . Plus, Andrew learns something very personal about a struggling baseball player, and Luke stumbles on a familiar sound in his Airbnb. The joke at the beginning of today’s show comes to us from Madison Sinclair on TikTok.
Tue, May 23, 2023
#3950 When There Are No More Vons To Boy
Luke is staying at the Airbnb of his dreams…but also his nightmares? Literally? He and Andrew also discuss some truly shady behavior by Frontier Airlines, and a company handing out free TVs that advertise to you 24/7.
Mon, May 22, 2023
#3949 Hooked On Phoenix
Luke and Andrew discuss the gentle art of telling someone they accidentally used an offensive word. Also, Disney’s Star Wars hotel is officially closing barely a year after launch, and the Supreme Court sides with a photographer who’s photo of Prince was altered by Andy Warhol.
Fri, May 19, 2023
#3948 Oh Nap!
Luke had a major freakout yesterday, and it involved his friend Andrew. They also discuss the “Boot Girls” of Atlanta and Taco Bell’s attempt to wrench the term “Taco Tuesday” from the legal grips of its competitor.
Thu, May 18, 2023
#3947 Inde-Fabricable
Luke is surprised to learn on-air that one of his television stories has been misappropriated and shared on TikTok. Plus, a woman is reunited with a diamond ring she lost 13 years ago, but sadly, no ninja turtles were involved in the rescue.
Wed, May 17, 2023
#3946 Like A Giant, Celestial Fart
Molly and Sanden from the hit kid’s podcast Brains On! join the show to see if TBTL’s youngest listeners can stump them with their questions about the universe.
Tue, May 16, 2023
#3945 Dr. Isernio's Monster
Luke has become a legitimate hockey fan, and it doesn’t have anything to do with gambling. He and Andrew also discuss a man who claims he’s living under water for “science.”
Mon, May 15, 2023
#3944 You Gotta Spend Money To Lose Money!
Ford and other car companies say they are going to stop putting AM radios in their vehicles. That doesn’t bode well for Andrew’s listening habits. And a listener needs some yard sign advice.
Fri, May 12, 2023
#3943 Cutting Hedge
Andrew did something regrettable to his landscaping yesterday. Luke is impressed with a man who cleans compost toilets for a living and hates the work as much as we would. And a Seattle pizza institution is going to start using flying drones to deliver orders.
Thu, May 11, 2023
#3942 The Ballad Of Buster Mulaney
Luke and Andrew dig into the fake, A.I.-generated mini-episode of TBTL that was created by listener Seth. They also get updates on Luke’s missing UPS package, the child who appears in John Mulaney’s comedy special, and Dennis Franz’s derriere.
Wed, May 10, 2023
#3941 Plymouth Rocks
Luke is mesmerized by the beauty of New England but frustrated by its labyrinthian roads. Andrew revisits the great Cleveland balloon disaster of 1986. And a listener creates a mini-episode of TBTL using artificial intelligence. (Image of 1.4 million balloons being released into the sky over Cleveland in 1986 from the mini YouTube doc BalloonFest '86: The Fundraiser that Ended in Disaster by TSD Talks.)
Tue, May 09, 2023
#3940 How Many Words Can You Fit In A Tire?
Luke considers employing artificial intelligence to handle his 11,000 unread emails. He and Andrew also discuss Beau is Afraid and the Best Kiss winner from the MTV movie awards.
Mon, May 08, 2023
#3939 Sumac? Sumac For What?!
Luke is spending his birthday delighting in old Macho Man Randy Savage interviews. Plus, New Jersey’s big pasta mystery is basically solved, although Andrew still has some questions (of course.)
Fri, May 05, 2023
#3938 Numerically Dense
Residents of a New Jersey town want to know who dumped huge amounts of spaghetti in the woods next to a stream. Plus, the Funeral Directors of America have an important message for Luke.
Thu, May 04, 2023
#3937 Enough Huckmuck!
Andrew quizzes Luke on obscure words for even more obscure emotions. They also discuss lawn care, Seattle radio luminaries of the 1990s, and whether or not Luke should place any bets at a Kentucky Derby party he’s attending this weekend.
Wed, May 03, 2023
#3936 The Amazing Face
A filmmaker pieced together Frank Ocean’s entire mysterious Coachella performance using nothing but found footage…then he was ordered to take it off the internet. And Andrew can’t seem to have anything but awkward interactions with his very nice neighbor.
Tue, May 02, 2023
#3935 With Freds Like These
Luke and Andrew reminisce about the vacuum cleaners of their youths, and they explore all the eerie urban legends that surround the Denver airport.
Mon, May 01, 2023
#3934 My Cheese, My Enemy
Luke climbed a 300 foot tree this weekend and now truly understands “the fear.” Plus, Andrew’s own worst fear comes to life when he wears a Baltimore Orioles hat out in public, even though he doesn’t know anything about the team.
Fri, April 28, 2023
#3933 The ARCO Of History Is Long But It Bends Towards Toomgis
Luke and Andrew’s boss, Beth, joins the show to try to get Luke to complete his dang cybersecurity training and to let us know if APM will be able to survive without TBTL.
Thu, April 27, 2023
#3932 Beowulf Is Afraid
Luke became a huge hockey fan overnight (with a little help from DraftKings.) A listener blows Andrew’s mind with some TV trivia that slipped right past him. And Dateline NBC just hit the big time!
Wed, April 26, 2023
#3931 Brought To You By The Bologna Growers Of America
A lifehack on Reddit actually helps Luke cut through a phone tree and reach a human being as he tries to deal with a huge company’s customer service robots. Plus, a fake Tom Brady stand-up special created with A.I. is pulled from the internet, and today is the last day to use your Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons!
Tue, April 25, 2023
#3930 Dr. Dongle And The Caduceus
Matthew Perry says he regrets insulting Keanu Reeves in his memoir, which leads Luke and Andrew to explore one of Perry’s less celebrated roles in a sleeper Christopher Guest film. Also, Luke is beyond furious at UPS right now.
Mon, April 24, 2023
#3929 The Rise Of McCartneyism
Ed Sheeran is facing a lawsuit claiming that one of his songs sounds too much like Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” Luke and Andrew listen to the tape and of course offer a definitive ruling.
Fri, April 21, 2023
#3928 Paula Poundstone’s “Breathtaking Rudeness”
TBTL Friendo Paula Poundstone joins the show to talk about how she ended up in Alan Rickman’s diary…and not necessarily in a good way. Luke and Andrew also spend way too much time talking about the basketball skills of Shaquille O’Neal’s mom in a new segment they’re calling “Outside The NBA.”
Thu, April 20, 2023
#3927 Speaking Of Speakers
Residents in Tampa are wowed by a strange vision in the sky that some reported was a UFO. It wasn’t. Plus, Luke and Andrew have a new favorite audio exclamation point.
Wed, April 19, 2023
#3926 Fine and Dandelions
Andrew is tempted to start clearing weeds along the busy, litter-strewn streets of his neighborhood. Plus, the French monks famous for making Chartreuse have decided to focus more on monking than making liquor, and now there’s a global shortage of the stuff.
Tue, April 18, 2023
#3925 Don’t Google Alp Horn
Luke and Andrew analyze some strange audio they found on TikTok yesterday. Plus, a lost wallet leads to an amazing discovery at Luke’s nearest Home Depot. And the 7-foot Dairy Queen spoon that went missing has now been found!
Mon, April 17, 2023
#3924 HBO Mehx
Andrew is very impressed with the A.I. version of Luke’s voice that someone made. They also discuss the decision to change “HBO Max” to a service simply called “Max”. And a listener tries their hand at guessing Andrew’s new washing machine song.
Fri, April 14, 2023
#3923 What We Talk About When We Talk About What We’re Going To Talk About On TBTL
Luke and Andrew have a big (fun, exciting, scary) announcement about TBTL!
Thu, April 13, 2023
#3922 Nothing Gould Can Stay
Luke has a close(ish) call with internet shaming. Andrew’s memory of a very old stand-up bit is confirmed by a listener who went digging deep. And Tupperware is in serious financial trouble, and it didn’t have to be this way!
Wed, April 12, 2023
#3921 Wackadoos and Whackadon’ts
Andrew thinks his new washing machine might be a reincarnated musician, and Luke has an bizarrely impossible experience trying to order two martinis and a root beer at a local watering hole.
Tue, April 11, 2023
#3920 Noodling Around
Andrew is excited about his brand new washer and dryer, but he does not want to marry them, for what it’s worth. Plus, mysterious UberEats deliveries around Los Angeles are confusing residents and highlighting the different ways rich and poor neighborhoods react to things.
Mon, April 10, 2023
#3919 Chute Your Shot
Turns out, the new Starbucks olive oil coffee may make you run to the bathroom, something that Luke and Andrew already assumed. Plus, the new Super Mario Brothers movie is getting terrible reviews but is an absolute box office boon, which makes Luke worry about the future of film.
Fri, April 07, 2023
#3918 Do No Charm
Luke discovers something interesting in the voices of morning radio hosts. Andrew tries to remember a joke from the past. And Elon Musk continues to ruin Twitter, society.
Thu, April 06, 2023
#3917 Less Is Mork
Luke explains Good Will Hunting to Andrew, who was in the dark on some pretty basic info about the film. They also discuss the new rules in Major League Baseball and how it’s affecting their fandom.
Wed, April 05, 2023
#3916 The Force A Winkers
Andrew learns that the people beating him at his new Xbox video game are young children. Luke recounts the time an online poker game almost led to fisticuffs. And a longtime TBTL listener has a request regarding the way we talk about older people.
Tue, April 04, 2023
#3915 Red-Eye For The Late Guy
Andrew accidentally stumbled onto some great Harry Truman trivia when he picked a free murder mystery novel in his neighborhood. And a listener wants to know where the phrase “you bleed for me!” came from. Luke sheepishly explains.
Mon, April 03, 2023
#3914 A Wordle Of Hurt
Andrew is struggling with a moral dilemma over his favorite word game. Luke met a chinchilla named Mr. Bean. And the folks at Saturday Night Live pull off an April Fools’ Day prank that even TBTL can love.
Fri, March 31, 2023
#3913 Got Time To Jaw, You Got Time To DAW
Luke’s adventures at Guitar Center this morning were very…Guitar Center-y. He and Andrew also discuss the ups and downs of Gwenneth Paltrow’s recent court case.
Thu, March 30, 2023
#3912 Strop Draggin’ My Heart Around
Luke’s ability to podcast has been hobbled after a piece of his audio equipment went missing at TSA yesterday. And Andrew’s neighbors have an honest-to-gosh Garbage Mystery on their hands!
Wed, March 29, 2023
#3911 Casual Rabbitism
Luke swings by Andrew’s studio to play the old “is it candy or is it gum?” game. They also discuss Luke’s ill-advised karaoke choices last night and Andrew’s plans to attend something called a “Diamond Derby”?
Tue, March 28, 2023
#3910 Terrible, Spanx For Asking
Luke spent the day wearing a Spanx shirt, and he thinks it’s affecting his podcasting performance. He joins Andrew in Seattle to talk about huge hotel chains ditching housekeeping services and trying to sell it as a bonus for their guests.
Mon, March 27, 2023
#3909 Near Nudity And Derring-Do
Luke and Andrew use today’s show to reinvent the podcasting format as only they and/or the British Bulldogs know how. They also check-in on the ol’ TBTL voicemail line, where Tens of listeners have shared stories of near nudity, fake voices and corned beef hash.
Fri, March 24, 2023
#3908 Whyest Art Thou So Serious?
Luke encountered a smell yesterday that he likens to “the sulfurs of hell”, and now he needs some advice.
Thu, March 23, 2023
#3907 WalshGPT
Luke has a Pants Update™, and he found some really cool archived audio he wants to share.
Wed, March 22, 2023
#3906 If You See A Toilet, Say A Toilet
Luke overheard the most charming conversation over an Italian dinner last night. He and Andrew also get personal and compare their tax portals. And listeners inspired by Monday's coffin-talk share their own stories of cremation and burial-gone-wrong.
Tue, March 21, 2023
#3905 AM I A CALMING PRESENCE?!
Luke finds himself in a literal nightmare scenario when he gets locked out of his hotel room wearing next to nothing.
Mon, March 20, 2023
#3904 Coffin It Up
Luke is still in Southern California, where he is passing on an opportunity to broadcast from inside a casket. And Andrew is upsetting Alicia Keys fans with Instagram polls about Katy Perry.
Fri, March 17, 2023
#3903 It Id What It Id
Luke is stuck in the place next to The Happiest Place On Earth, and he doesn’t know if he’ll ever be able to leave.
Thu, March 16, 2023
#3902 SGU: Special Goofy Unit
Luke joins the show from Anaheim, in a hotel filled with stressed-out parents trying to make their children’s Disneyland dreams come true. He and Andrew also have updates on missing dogs, notes left on cars, tattoos on lips, and the shirt Luke was trying to return to an online retailer.
Wed, March 15, 2023
#3901 A Mockery Of Democracy!
A lawsuit over “boneless chicken wings” leads Andrew to take an unusually strong stance in defense of city council meetings.
Tue, March 14, 2023
#3900 Mad Cowboy Disease
Luke finally had the chance to meet The Most Interesting Neighbor In The World. He also stumbled on some characters from TikTok whom he’s now obsessed with…and you will be, too!
Mon, March 13, 2023
#3899 Miss Me With Some Abba-Zaba!
A controversial Wordle answer over the weekend leads to a surprisingly in-depth conversation about the ‘80s sitcom Family Ties. Plus, the Academy really did the Oscars right last night.
Fri, March 10, 2023
#3898 Eyes On Tiffany
A scared dog is loose in Andrew’s neighborhood, and he and Luke want to help get her back to her family. Plus, Americans are shocked - SHOCKED - by something the Bidens did at dinner last week.
Thu, March 09, 2023
#3897 Heinie Sight Is 20/20
Andrew finally comes clean about a shameful secret he’s been carrying around for weeks. He and Luke also compare and contrast their college bathroom experiences.
Wed, March 08, 2023
#3896 Metal Sharpens Metal, Dirt Cleans Dirt
Luke and Andrew are fascinated to realize that Luke’s recent experience with a customer service representative might have actually been a conversation with an A.I. chatbot. [unicorn mind explosion emoji!] Plus, Luke is not happy about an accusation regarding his choice of hotel during a work trip.
Tue, March 07, 2023
#3895 Cool Friend Luke
The New York Times says many people don’t want to date men with podcasts. Luke and Andrew have a podcast. Plus, a new Girl Scout cookie is selling at ludicrous prices on the secondary market.
Mon, March 06, 2023
#3894 Uncle Pappy’s Whiskey Crackle
Luke and Andrew finally discuss the Top Stories that they promised last week, from “whisky fungus” in Tennessee to temporary tattoos that aren’t so temporary. Plus, how do you celebrate a cat’s birthday?
Fri, March 03, 2023
#3893 Don’t Look Back In Shazanger
Luke’s attempts to dress up like a shepherd hit a snag. He also has some regrets about the note that he left on the windshield of a Ford something-or-other earlier this week.
Thu, March 02, 2023
#3892 Some Questions Asked
The person who returned Lady Gaga’s stolen dogs says the singer isn’t respecting the “no questions asked” part of the reward agreement. Plus, Luke and Andrew break down the lyrics to Huey Lewis’ “The Power of Love” in order to find deeper meaning in the song.
Wed, March 01, 2023
#3891 Only Ford Fusions In The Building
Luke and Andrew stumble on an honest-to-gosh mystery outside Luke’s apartment window. So they do what any good podcasters do: They get involved.
Tue, February 28, 2023
#3890 It’s-A-Me, Howard!
Woody Harrelson dropped an anti-vax joke during his SNL monologue, but his views seem more complicated, overall. Plus, Howard Schultz is adding olive oil to some Starbucks drinks. Could this really just be the whim of a coffee aficionado?
Mon, February 27, 2023
#3889 Heart of Dartness
After a nice weekend at an Oregon cabin, Luke has some lingering frustrations about the state of AirBNB rules. Meanwhile, Andrew considers a four-day darkness retreat after an embarrassing night in his rumpus room.
Fri, February 24, 2023
#3888 Tarmac And Me
A heavy snowstorm almost prevented Luke from getting to New York, but he did get to spend a lot of quality time on the tarmac!
Thu, February 23, 2023
#3887 Dazzling Doinkers
Luke trolls Andrew hard over Wordle and tries to ruin his Wordle-based relationships. Plus, Luke has some mail drama in his apartment building.
Wed, February 22, 2023
#3886 Moderate To Severe Bachelor Fridge
Luke and Andrew agonize over part of yesterday’s show that hit the cutting room floor. Plus, United Airlines is going to start allowing parents to sit by their children without paying extra fees, and a proposed law would prohibit dogs from sticking their heads out car windows!
Tue, February 21, 2023
#3885 A Goal Is Just A Dream Without Magic
Andrew is on a ridiculous mission involving his favorite podcast and his relationship with it. Plus, liquor board officials in Oregon have been grifting the public out of the most sought-after bottles of whiskey.
Mon, February 20, 2023
#3884 The Mule Diaries
Luke and Andrew dig into the history of Presidents’ Day with a little help from the New York Times.
Fri, February 17, 2023
#3883 Remains Of The Hyundai
The federal government is trying to crack down on “funny” road safety signs, like the one in New Jersey that says, “We’ll be blunt. Don’t drive high.”
Thu, February 16, 2023
#3882 Donut Take Down My Sign!
Luke and Andrew discover that they were BOTH coincidentally at roller rinks last night, although Andrew was more focused on a Simpsons arcade game than roller skating. Plus, a donut shop owner in Conway, New Hampshire, is fighting with the town over his new mural, which may actually be a sign, not a mural (but he insists it’s a mural.)
Wed, February 15, 2023
#3881 Bollards On A Budget
Luke’s got a gripe about the folks using the free coffee machine in his building, and he’s got a new rule for jewelry shops. Plus, data shows that someone crashes their car into a 7-11 store about once a day. That seems like a lot.
Tue, February 14, 2023
#3880 Weekday At Bernie’s
The TBTL Hive Mind jumps in to correct the record on a mis-identified audio drop featuring Kristen Schaal, making at least one listener very nervous. Plus, Burger King’s newish jingle is the Song Of The Winter.
Mon, February 13, 2023
#3879 Commercial Interests
Luke enjoyed a wonderful Super Bowl Sunday, thanks to some bonkers bets that panned out for him. He and Andrew also look at the best and worst commercials that aired during the game. And a listener blows their dang minds with a gentle correction about a favorite audio drop.
Fri, February 10, 2023
#3878 Pay It Sideways
A $150 cup of coffee has Luke reconsidering his relationship with the beverage. Andrew is waiting to see if the local sports station will read his text on the air. And Luke found himself in a “Pay It Backwards” situation recently in a Starbucks drive-thru.
Thu, February 09, 2023
#3877 The Sandwiches I’ve Loved (And The Ones That Didn’t Love Me Back)
Joe Biden used an idiom during his State of the Union speech that has left a lot of people confused. Turns out, he’s been using it for years, and NPR is on the case. Plus, Luke and Andrew go down a sandwich memory lane.
Wed, February 08, 2023
#3876 Gluten Free Gas
Andrew tries to help Luke decide what to do with his accidental collection of casino chips. Plus, LeBron James broke a historic record last night, which unearthed some fond basketball memories for Luke.
Tue, February 07, 2023
#3875 Oceanic Tumult And The Stench Of Truth
Luke clears up some details regarding yesterday’s water rescue story. Meanwhile, Andrew is hot under the collar about a new policy at AMC theaters. The comedian at the beginning of today’s show is Brooks Wheelan .
Mon, February 06, 2023
#3874 The Night I Shushed The Neighbors
Luke received a very surprising and pretty upsetting letter from his neighbor over the weekend. He and Andrew also found themselves protected from a menace by a hero bartender in Portland on Friday. And the Goonies house is in the news again?!
Fri, February 03, 2023
#3873 Sticking Up For Small Talk
Luke’s cat is fulfilling a secret New Years resolution, and Andrew had a realization about TBTL while listening to the AM radio yesterday. Plus, Netflix’s plans to crack down on password sharing are starting to take shape.
Thu, February 02, 2023
#3872 Buster Blockers
Luke tells a fascinating coming-of-age story from his past that Andrew might be a little too interested in. They also discuss a new, in-depth article about Taco Time, the fast food restaurant that presents a great divide in the Pacific Northwest. Taco Time photo by Dolan Halbrook, licensed under Creative Commons.
Wed, February 01, 2023
#3871 This Is Interesting (No It’s Not)
Luke and Andrew look back at the plethora of stars who tried out for roles on The Office , and they learn an important lesson about creative feedback. Plus, a tech bro is spending two million dollars a year to reverse the aging process, and comedian Nate Bargetzie is experiencing the aging process similarly to Luke.
Tue, January 31, 2023
#3870 Text Yourself Before You Rext Yourself
Luke does his best to corrupt a minor while placing bets at a basketball game. Andrew can’t tell the difference between Bill Hader, Will Forte, and Jason Sudeikis. And a Seattle band says they got fired from a gig at an Amazon-owned arena after singing lyrics that made fun of Jeff Bezos.
Mon, January 30, 2023
#3869 Joyfully Incredulous
Instagram removed one of Luke’s photos, and he thinks the Illuminati is involved. Andrew learns that “The Chocolate Cough” isn’t a universal phenomenon. And neighbors in Astoria, WA, are dealing with some major Goonies- related drama.
Fri, January 27, 2023
#3868 Anarchist Archivists
Luke’s trip to San Francisco was bonkers, and Andrew’s latest experiment with internet stalking pays off. Plus, they finally talk about this week’s Trader Joe’s news, then immediately regret it.
Thu, January 26, 2023
#3867 Fear Of Being Invited
Luke has a close call at the barber shop, and Andrew tries to complete an important task during the show. They also spend some time offering long-overdue praise for Google Maps.
Wed, January 25, 2023
#3866 The Arby’s Value
Luke helps Andrew with a home improvement conundrum. Plus, a high school journalist in Massachusetts breaks the story that her school’s lights can’t be turned off and have been burning non-stop for years.
Tue, January 24, 2023
#3865 Blunder Road
The M&Ms marketing team claims it’s getting rid of it’s cartoon spokescandies and replacing them with Maya Rudolf, which sounds good, but Andrew’s irritated by the whole thing. Plus ,a garbage truck knocked over Luke’s anchor! (Also, Luke has an anchor.)
Mon, January 23, 2023
#3864 Barkham Asylum
Luke finished watching the second season of The White Lotus , so he and Andrew compare notes (with plenty of spoiler alerts, don’t worry.) Plus, the expensive Star Wars hotel may have overestimated the public’s desire to pay $5000 to sleep on a fake spaceship.
Fri, January 20, 2023
#3863 Pull Tab Justice
Andrew visited his Eagles club yesterday to try to clean something that he’s dubbed “Murder Stain,” and Luke has $30 worth of pull tabs with bad advice and bad jokes he’d like to share.
Thu, January 19, 2023
#3862 Happy Blursday Blecca
Luke just realized that two characters in two different TV shows are played by the same actor, and it’s blowing his mind. Plus, pizza boxes haven’t changed since the 1960s, and one pizza advocate thinks they should.
Wed, January 18, 2023
#3861 Please Clad
Luke made an unannounced appearance on his neighbor’s porch yesterday, but don’t worry, he also acted totally weird.
Tue, January 17, 2023
#3860 You Say Tomato, I Say Stop Laughing At Me
An advertisement in Andrew’s copy of Reader’s Digest has Luke on a tear about “hater” culture. Plus, Pepsi is ditching Sierra Mist after 25 years, and Mark Duplass is following in TBTL’s footsteps with a new doc about the mystery of Larrimah, Australia.
Mon, January 16, 2023
#3859 Coed Naked Podcasting
Luke and Andrew accidentally play an inappropriate game based on popular t-shirts from the 1990s.
Fri, January 13, 2023
#3858 De Armas And Dangerous
Luke is in Las Vegas, where he’s experiencing a much different visit than the time he came here with Andrew. They also take a look at a lawsuit over a movie trailer that featured Ana de Armas, even though she didn’t appear in the actual film.
Thu, January 12, 2023
#3857 Ask A Psyllium Question, Get A Psyllium Answer
Luke solves a stain-related mystery, Andrew learns about a curious Frenchman who used to live in his neighborhood, and a writer for the New York Times is absolutely baffled by James Cameron’s frame-rate choices in the new Avatar movie.
Wed, January 11, 2023
#3856 Ceci N'est Pas Une Podcast
Luke is freaked out by a TV commercial that seems to be aimed directly at Andrew, and he’s puzzled by a local heating and cooling commercial set in space. Plus, new changes to bowling alley technology seem to make the sport less fun.
Tue, January 10, 2023
No Point Conversion: Not To Y’hawk Any Yums
Luke and Andrew celebrate the Seahawks’ unlikely entry into the postseason with wildly optimistic predictions for the future.
Tue, January 10, 2023
#3855 Shirts That Go Soft
Luke’s adventures at the gym this morning lead him and Andrew down a memory lane lined with the Croakie Straps and Vaurnet t-shirts of their youth. They also discuss the end of Funky Winkerbean , a comic strip close to Andrew’s heart.
Mon, January 09, 2023
#3854 Kids Say The Dankest Things
Luke and Andrew are both back from their travels with many stories (and reviews of ill-gotten BBC TV shows) to share.
Fri, January 06, 2023
#3853 Unlistenable At Any Speed
Luke and Andrew continue their journey through the chart-topping pop songs of yesterday and today in the final installment of the 2022 (or 2023?) TBTL Winter Games!
Thu, January 05, 2023
#3852 The Song Does Not Remain The Same
Listener Flash challenges Luke and Andrew with a Top 40 quiz that takes the boys through several decades (and a couple of Avatar movies.)
Wed, January 04, 2023
#3851 A Five Tool Human
Luke and Andrew try to get inside the mind of one of America’s greatest filmmakers: Troy McClure.
Tue, January 03, 2023
#3850 The Real Housewives Of Wherever And Stuff
A dismissive comment by Luke inspires one listener to create a TBTL Winter Game that convinces Luke and Andrew that there’s more to the Real Housewives than meets the untrained eye.
Mon, January 02, 2023
#3849 Seemingly Maybe
Luke and Andrew try to further discredit the reputation of family therapist Dr. Kirk Honda by inviting him back onto TBTL. Kirk quizzes Luke and Andrew with some psychiatric true or false questions, and Luke tries to figure out how to win couples therapy.
Fri, December 30, 2022
#3848 Slow Burns
Luke has a pile of quotes in front of him, and Andrew has to guess which ones originated from Elon Musk and which ones originated from Montgomery Burns.
Thu, December 29, 2022
#3847 If You Have Nothing To Say, Then Sing It
Luke and Andrew share their strangest memories of Palm Springs as Luke embarks on a vacation to the desert hot spot. They also tackle a video game music quiz created by some of TBTL’s sharpest young listeners.
Wed, December 28, 2022
#3846 Hagar The Horrible, Thanks For Asking
Cartoonist and longtime TBTL Friendo Megan Kelso joins the show to quiz Luke on the newspaper funny pages of the 1980s. Megan’s new book is Who Will Make The Pancakes?
Tue, December 27, 2022
#3845 Claus For Concern
Andrew realizes that a joke from his youth doesn’t make any sense at all. He and Luke also accept a Marvel Comics related challenge from their colleague (and boss?), Jon.
Mon, December 26, 2022
#3844 Snow Doubt About It
Luke and Andrew try to guess movie titles based solely on the films’ taglines as they kick off the 2022 TBTL Winter Games!
Fri, December 23, 2022
#3843 The Spencer Tracy Of Crying
Luke and Andrew open up Ye New PO Box to find a treasure trove of holiday gifts and cards from the Tens! Plus, Luke traversed many miles of bad weather today to get to Seattle, but the biggest challenge was Andrew’s ice rink of a road.
Thu, December 22, 2022
#3842 Just Snasking Questions
Luke is worried that bad weather is going to ruin ALL of his holiday plans, and Andrew has noodles for brains after (finally) getting his booster yesterday. Plus, who’s fault is it that a lying liar lied his way into congress?
Wed, December 21, 2022
#3841 Signature Moves
A woman is $175,000 richer after grabbing a gift from a White Elephant holiday party. Meanwhile, Andrew is worried about a letter he received from the county today.
Tue, December 20, 2022
#3840 Snow Doesn’t Stop The Internet
Luke is going into full CHRISTMAS MADNESS mode like that guy from the Terminator sequel who has liquid metal arms and stuff. Wait, is that guy the Terminator himself? Or is Arnold Schwarzenegger the real Terminator and this is some other Terminator? And why is Sarah Conner in the hospital again? We’ll discuss all of this and more on today’s episode of TBTL!
Mon, December 19, 2022
#3839 Irsay Can You See?
Luke found himself in an awkward situation this weekend, and Andrew asks too many questions about it. Plus, the youngest congressman in D.C. can’t afford an apartment in the capital. And Elon Musk supposedly puts his future with Twitter in our hands.
Fri, December 16, 2022
#3838 Game Theories
Luke didn’t have the opportunity to watch last night’s Seahawks game, which is a good thing. Could this change his relationship with sports forever? Plus, Bubbles The Cat has a new weapon in her nuclear arsenal.
Thu, December 15, 2022
#3837 The Thin Furry Line
Luke had a very productive morning, which included leaving his house before noon. Andrew is worried he’s losing his marbles after a conversation with Genevieve about Tupperware. And former Washington State football coach Mike Leach leaves behind a complicated legacy.
Wed, December 14, 2022
#3836 Easy Peasy Big And Beefy
Luke and Andrew celebrate the classic Royal Crown purple bag and all its hidden mysteries. Meanwhile, New Zealand has a bold new plan to end smoking in the country.
Tue, December 13, 2022
#3835 Stay Away From The Slack!
Luke and Andrew take a quiz to test their Gen Z Office Culture Knowledge.
Mon, December 12, 2022
#3834 The Scion Of Dogs
Luke and Andrew try to remember where they were during some of the biggest news stories of the 1980s, including Geraldo Rivera’s opening of Al Capone's supposed “vault” and David Copperfield’s Statue Of Liberty shenanigans.
Fri, December 09, 2022
#3833 Innocuous Rift
Andrew has some questions for Luke, but he’s weirdly nervous to ask them. Meanwhile, Luke is in Yonkers, where he’s trying to fit an Instagram-shaped peg into a Twitter-shaped hole.
Thu, December 08, 2022
#3832 Sit, Pere Ubu, Sit
Luke again joins the show from Columbus, Ohio, which he’s still trying to turn into the largest city in America through the power of podcasting. He and Andrew announce the details for a TBTL holiday party next week! And they discuss the Big Hat Trend. You can sign-up for next Friday’s TBTL Holiday Party (via Zoom) here!
Wed, December 07, 2022
#3831 Two Non-Blondes
A trip to the Columbus airport inspires Luke to quiz Andrew on musical acts from Ohio.
Tue, December 06, 2022
#3830 Hertz So Bad
Luke and Andrew compare the smells of their grandparents’ houses, as you do when you’re approaching your 4000th podcast episode. Plus, TikTok’s “Liver King” has an apology for us, but Andrew’s not accepting it.
Mon, December 05, 2022
#3829 TBTL Unexplained Re-Explained
Listeners have questions, and we have…well, maybe not “answers”, per say. But we try. Plus, Steve “The StuBot” Neuman joins the show to explain Point Break references to Andrew.
Fri, December 02, 2022
#3828 Elder These Messages
Luke records the show from his sick bed after catching a bug. Now he wants to do the show from bed all the time. Meanwhile, don’t worry, Drew Brees didn’t get struck by lightning.
Thu, December 01, 2022
#3827 Too Vig To Fail
Andrew’s latest house repair dilemma has left him feeling like an idiot, but he is excited to see that one of his favorite corn chips is back on the market. Plus, Luke’s attempts to turn Instagram into the new Twitter aren’t going super hot.
Wed, November 30, 2022
#3826 I Uke Luke
Luke’s in the middle of a challenging video shoot, and his canine costar isn’t making things any easier. He and Andrew (and Genevieve) also say goodbye to Clarence “The Quarterback Is Toast” Gilyard, Jr.
Tue, November 29, 2022
#3825 Clear And President Danger
TBTL Friendo and Family-o Genevieve Haas joins the show to tell Andrew the story of True Lies and other action films he somehow missed.
Mon, November 28, 2022
#3824 Go Off Queen City
Andrew had a big family breakthrough today, although he almost slept through it. Plus, a doctor saved not one but two lives while running in a recent marathon.
Fri, November 25, 2022
#3823 Greetings And Salutations, Arnold!
Luke and Andrew recap their Thanksgiving adventures! Andrew stayed up so late that he overslept this morning, and Luke may have fallen victim to exactly what he was trying to avoid.
Thu, November 24, 2022
#3822 Change The Way You Thanksgiving!
Luke and Andrew review a list of “ways to become a Thanksgiving hero,” which Andrew has some issues with.
Wed, November 23, 2022
#3821 The Southbound End Of A Northbound Dog
A story about a GI Joe toy leads Luke to confess to one of his lesser-known childhood sins. He’s also bummed about two things: his Thanksgiving plans have fallen apart, and a popular new Netflix series doesn’t mention him once.
Tue, November 22, 2022
#3820 Beerly Impossible
Luke came home to an eviction notice in his apartment after spending ten days on the road. That’s not super great. Plus, the New York Times offers an amusing look at English soccer fans trying to get drunk enough to watch World Cup soccer in Qatar.
Mon, November 21, 2022
#3819 Frackle Rock
Luke said goodbye to Twitter this weekend, but then he said hello to an august organization known as the Fraternal Order Of Eagles.
Fri, November 18, 2022
#3818 F. Murray Kill
Luke joins Andrew in Seattle to discuss last night’s big Live Wire event, whether or not Larry David can be sued for making a crypto commercial, and whether or not they’d like to live in Sam Walton’s old office.
Thu, November 17, 2022
#3817 Wright State Fred
Andrew and Luke have been acquainting themselves with the genre of Hallmark Christmas Movies in their own ways. Plus, Luke is looking for a drummer, and Andrew is looking for an associate producer credit.
Wed, November 16, 2022
#3816 An Olive Garden In Every Pot
Luke and Andrew invent a new candy that the world is not ready for. They also discuss the bizarre “space plane” that’s apparently been flying around the globe the past couple of years. And Luke shares his underwear adventures in NYC, whether you want to hear about them or not.
Tue, November 15, 2022
#3815 Ay! I’m Swearin’ Here!
Andrew made a dumb joke about the Rockford Files that ended up being true, and it’s absolutely blowing his mind. Plus, Luke wonders if his phone is spying on him in New York City, and a listener has a secret key that she wants to bestow on a coworker, but doesn’t know how.
Mon, November 14, 2022
#3814 Day-Old Andy
Luke has been loving and then hating the fact that his favorite kind of food truck is parked right outside his hotel in New York City. Plus, a famous chicken fingers restaurant chain just learned that it’s not allowed to sell chicken fingers at its new location. That’s a problem.
Fri, November 11, 2022
#3813 The Taming Of The Drew
Luke has plans to update Andrew’s image. They include a shaved head and a leather apron. Plus, it looks like Larry David was accidentally right about cryptocurrency in his sarcastic Super Bowl commercial.
Thu, November 10, 2022
#3812 Hasta La Vista, Santa
Luke had more adventures with marijuana-infused cooking yesterday, this time in New York City, where he may have had a run-in with the mafia. Plus, Colts owner Jim Irsay apparently fashions himself a musician, although he might want to reconsider.
Wed, November 09, 2022
#3811 Inter-Walsh-cene Violence
Luke ran into some very smelly issues on his flight to New York last night. And Andrew Walsh has a list of Sylvester Stallone’s top movie roles…but it’s not our Andrew Walsh.
Tue, November 08, 2022
#3810 Edward The Headward
Luke and Andrew discuss polling places, dune buggies, Iron Maiden’s airplane, Iron Maiden’s lead singer (who flies the airplane), and whether or not the Powerball results will rip their friend group apart.
Mon, November 07, 2022
#3809 Chip Off The Ol’ Guac
Luke is obsessed with a clip of Billy Corgan eating chips (and dip?) on stage during a drum solo. He also just realized that he accidentally spread some very false information about Julia Roberts on multiple radio shows last week.
Fri, November 04, 2022
#3808 Weather! (Or Not)
Luke’s plans to buy concert tickets were interrupted by a $1800 price tag, and that just ain’t right. Plus, it looks like a permanent switch to Daylight Saving Time is off the table.
Thu, November 03, 2022
#3807 A Worm Welcome
Kitten talk is back! Luke had to take Bubbles to the vet today for her big spaying operation, and Andrew had quite the scare with Bingo last night. Plus, a deadly snake has gone missing from Missouri’s “Venom Fest,” and that can’t be good, right?
Wed, November 02, 2022
#3806 Obvious But Profound
Luke got super high on weed for a CBS News feature yesterday. It was…interesting. Also, unrelatedly, Andrew wants to know where all the Reese’s Pieces have disappeared to.
Tue, November 01, 2022
#3805 Getting Doug With Luke
Luke is gearing up for his big day of eating weed-infused food for a CBS feature. Andrew is surprised he can’t find more information online about an apparently obscure author. And the internet wasn’t lying: Martin Luther King, Jr. really paid the hospital bill when Julia Roberts was born.
Mon, October 31, 2022
#3804 Another Dollop Of Shame On The Nachos Of Self-Loathing
Andrew’s weekend was tinged by credit card drama, and Luke is feeling slightly better about the future after reading an in-depth analysis of climate change realities. Also, Luke wanted to name this episode “Their Phones Are Their Money”, which is also a good title.
Fri, October 28, 2022
#3803 More Of A Question Than A Comment
Andrew’s phone is making purchases without his permission, and Luke is trying to figure out his next move now that Elon Musk has taken the reins at Twitter.
Thu, October 27, 2022
#3802 A Turducken Of Confusion
Luke and Andrew listen to an amazing country song by TBTL listener Joey that’s based on something they said on the show. They also discuss an update in the Great Walleye Contest Cheating Scandal Of 2022.
Wed, October 26, 2022
#3801 When They Go High, We Go Lowes
Luke is having a hard time navigating the post-pandemic economy, and Andrew is considering getting himself a “sniffing rag.” Plus, the NFL says that referees weren’t actually asking a star football player for an autograph after a video leak, but the new explanation doesn’t seem much better.
Tue, October 25, 2022
#3800 The Problem With My Cousin Vinnie In The Middle
Luke and Andrew celebrate the life and smiles of Leslie Jordan, who died this week, leaving many, many heartbroken fans behind. Plus, Andrew’s afraid to go to the vet today, and he’s not even the one getting examined.
Mon, October 24, 2022
#3799 Any Which Way But Loose Meat
Andrew has a lot of questions for Luke about Seattle-area pizza shops and billboards. They also discuss the shrinking size of Halloween candy and the underappreciation of Whoppers and Violet Crumble.
Fri, October 21, 2022
#3798 Flipping The Karmic Bird
Luke joins the show from beautiful Skamania, luckily still in one piece after a run-in with a very angry, very large man on the way there.
Thu, October 20, 2022
#3797 Aphrodesi-Vac
Andrew shares an old mixtape he made which was inspired by Whitney Houston’s best song, and Luke clears some things up regarding Christopher Meloni, Elias Koteas, and Blake Shelton.
Wed, October 19, 2022
#3796 This Could’ve Been An Email, Ryan Murphy
James Corden is getting roasted on the internet, and Luke is eating it up, although he does have to suspend his disbelief a bit. Luke also devoted 7 hours of his life to a TV show last night, and he wants them back.
Tue, October 18, 2022
No Point Conversion: Baseball Is Over (If You Want It)
Luke and Andrew reflect back on an incredible year for the Seattle Mariners after a particularly painful ALDS series. Plus, how ‘bout them Seahawks, eh?
Tue, October 18, 2022
#3795 If You See Luke, Say Luke
Luke and Andrew discuss some country music lyrics and weigh-in on how they make them feel. It’s more interesting than it sounds. Plus, Major League Baseball finally owns the rights to the website twins.com after years and years of (pretty funny) legal wrangling.
Mon, October 17, 2022
#3794 Tweetin’ And Deletin’
Andrew welcomed a new kitten into his family this weekend, but he has strict rules about talking about it. Plus, a Defector journalist tests a FOX News reporters claims that he ordered “$28 worth of Taco Bell.”
Fri, October 14, 2022
#3793 No Dowd About It
Luke pays tribute to Milwaukee’s Mike Schank, who was featured in one of Luke’s favorite documentaries and sadly passed away this week. Plus, Andrew explains why he never made it in the big leagues and why he doesn’t really like sports movies.
Thu, October 13, 2022
#3792 Bentsen And Hedges
Luke and Andrew spend some time comparing their church-going experiences as kids. Plus we have an update on the cheating fisherman scandal!
Wed, October 12, 2022
#3791 The Hedge Of Tomorrow
Andrew’s personal shopper, Genevieve Haas, jumps on the show to clear a few things up about a recent family purchase. Plus, a listener in Denver makes a STRONG case for his favorite NBA mascot, Rocky.
Tue, October 11, 2022
#3790 Danny The Dragon Is Getting The Fear
Luke and Andrew are still recovering from one of the wildest days in their sports-lovin’ lives. They also investigate a potential scandal tainting Fat Bear Week, and they look at the high flying salaries of sports mascots.
Mon, October 10, 2022
#3789 Box Score
Luke and Andrew visit the ol’ TBTL P.O. Box to see what awaits inside! Plus, the coyotes in Andrew’s neighborhood are creating a division between neighbors.
Fri, October 07, 2022
#3788 Do You Know Why I Think I Know Why?
Andrew is way, way, way too geared up for today’s Mariners playoff game and had stress dreams about where to watch it. Meanwhile, players in a big chess championship now have to have their butts scanned because of a cheating scandal.
Thu, October 06, 2022
#3787 Co-Parodying
Luke and Andrew discuss midwestern humorists much more than they expected to today. Plus, it’s looking more and more likely that Elon Musk will, indeed, buy Twitter, and Luke is emotionally preparing for that.
Wed, October 05, 2022
#3786 Pleasantly Appalled
Andrew has some strong opinions on grocery stores, Ziploc bags, and Tapatio vs Cholula sauce. Luke has some strong opinions about Bobby Wagner tackling a protester during a football game. And listener Laura has a hilarious story about an imposter syndrome workshop.
Tue, October 04, 2022
#3785 Gauche Busters
The most interesting sports story of the weekend took place at a Walleye fishing competition in Ohio. Plus, Andrew’s neighborhood has a new visitor that some folks are concerned about.
Mon, October 03, 2022
#3784 Cattica! Cattica!
Andrew adopted a new kitten this weekend, and Luke is already working on a screenplay about it. Plus, a Seattle Seahawk had a very public display of bathroom urgency on Sunday, and a listener goes above and beyond to spread the word about TBTL…to little avail.
Fri, September 30, 2022
No Point Conversion: Karmic Jiggling
The Mariners are one game away from clinching a place in the postseason for the first time in 21 years, and Luke and Andrew have a LOT to say about it!
Fri, September 30, 2022
#3783 Oh Allen, You Devil!
Luke and Andrew stumble on a new list of the “Top 100 TV Shows Of All Time” and turn it into a game. Plus, a new book promises to reveal the messy details of Anthony Bordain’s life. But should it?
Thu, September 29, 2022
#3782 The GIF Of Gab
Luke and Andrew say goodbye to Coolio, who died much, much too young this week, and remember the time he made amends with “Weird Al” Yankovic. They also react to the news that GIFs, apparently, are now “cringe.”
Wed, September 28, 2022
#3781 What About The Voice Of Gary Lee?
NASA did something awesome, a chess player is accused of using a sex toy to cheat, and Andrew admits to some embarrassing behavior during the rock shows he recently attended.
Tue, September 27, 2022
#3780 Orthancs For Asking
Luke and Andrew finally have a serious talk about which apple varieties they prefer. They also dig into an article that bemoans the apparent lack of “hit” podcasts.
Mon, September 26, 2022
#3779 Altitudes And Laltitudes
Mysterious (and gross) noises on some American Airlines flights have airline employees (and Luke and Andrew) absolutely baffled. Plus, Andrew is shocked to hear about an altercation from Luke’s past.
Fri, September 23, 2022
#3778 Tarzan The Barbarian
Luke and Andrew dissect a news anchor’s decision to go rogue on live TV in support of a former colleague. Plus, Andrew found the perfect road trip music on his drive yesterday, but he’s worried what it might say about his relationship.
Thu, September 22, 2022
#3777 Chekhov's Sneeze
Luke has discovered a new video game that he almost played last night, and Andrew has some bad ideas for bumper stickers in Bend, Oregon. Also, scientists have calculated how many ants live on the earth and it is a LOT.
Wed, September 21, 2022
#3776 Elevator Man
Andrew joins the show from Bend, Oregon, where he found something very special on the sidewalk this morning. Meanwhile, Luke had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day yesterday, but Andrew’s ready to turn it into a film script.
Tue, September 20, 2022
#3775 A Low Growl Of Kujo-ness
Luke and Andrew discuss the amazing story of a man who walked into a Florida swamp this summer and ended up in an absolutely nightmarish scenario involving an alligator.
Mon, September 19, 2022
#3774 The Brick Of Ludwig
Andrew finds himself on an email list that he’s not supposed to be a part of and is fascinated by the content. Meanwhile, Luke is more interested in TBTL newsletter content than the neverending coverage of the Queen’s funeral. And a listener calls in with her fascinating story of finding a bag of money.
Fri, September 16, 2022
#3773 Y’All Of The Wild
Luke continues to embed himself into the Tennessee culture, for better and for worse. Plus, apparently a lot of people got “heightening” surgery during the pandemic and never told anyone?
Thu, September 15, 2022
#3772 The Fax Of Life
Luke’s making friends with some donkeys in Tennessee, but he’s got an (unrelated) ethical dilemma involving an expensive shirt. He and Andrew also discuss the Patagonia family giving away their entire company for the good of the planet.
Wed, September 14, 2022
#3771 Aesthetically Terrible Flag Behavior
Luke joins the show from Tennessee after witnessing some true Skyjinx™ during his travels. Plus, Past-Andrew did Future-Andrew a huge favor last night.
Tue, September 13, 2022
No Point Conversion Week 1: The Old Ball And Text Chain
Luke and Andrew celebrate the Seahawks’ surprising win over Russell Wilson and the Broncos, but first they have some things to hash out regarding their sports-related text chain.
Tue, September 13, 2022
#3770 I Like Bike
Andrew discovered something yesterday that some folks might already know about: Bicycles. Plus, a grocery store has decided to retire its “scan and go” concept because customers were “going” without “scanning.”
Mon, September 12, 2022
#3769 Scraping Off The Barcode On The Scratch Ticket Of Life
Will Seahawks fans boo Russell Wilson when he returns to Seattle tonight? Luke has some theories. He and Andrew also have a lot of thoughts about microphones and microphone placement. Like, a LOT!
Fri, September 09, 2022
#3768 Stop Or My Squirrel Will Sploot!
Luke and Andrew discuss the death of Queen Elizabeth the only way they know how: By getting every fact about the monarchy and British history wrong. Plus, if you see a splooting squirrel , just leave it alone!
Thu, September 08, 2022
#3767 My Tea Is In The Basement
Luke and Andrew discuss Jerry Seinfeld’s fashion shoot, the “Nirvana Baby’s” lawsuit, and their ongoing attempts to avoid crying in public places. Plus, Andrew finally speaks out on a viral video that everyone sent him last week.
Wed, September 07, 2022
#3766 Shootin’ Crete!
Luke has an entire work crew at his house today, pouring a new concrete floor, and he’s trying to dress the part. He and Andrew also bracing themselves for the new football season that begins this week. Oh, and Luke has some questions about the huge bug bite rash on his leg, and Dr. Andrew has some answers.
Tue, September 06, 2022
#3765 Aggressively Passive
Two veteran baseball broadcasters spent a great deal of time discussing Wordle during a recent ballgame, and Luke and Andrew absolutely love it.
Mon, September 05, 2022
#3764 Alpha Mail
Luke and Andrew open up the ol’ (well, actually newish) TBTL P.O.box to find out what the Tens of Listeners have sent in.
Fri, September 02, 2022
#3763 Les Is More
Luke reports on two incidents of amazing customer service from the same NW tire chain. Plus, people in Canada can’t seem to stop accidentally eating bugs on television. Photo by mbtrama on Flickr via Creative Commons license
Thu, September 01, 2022
#3762 A Casual Death Grip
Luke thinks it's odd that so many people are celebrating the end of Leonardo DiCaprio’s relationship. Meanwhile, Andrew still can’t tell the difference between Leo and Matt Damon for some reason? Plus, France is using robots to nab people with off-the-books pools in their backyards.
Wed, August 31, 2022
#3761 Ethy Come, Ethy Go
Luke is ready to make some real changes in his life, and Andrew thinks he should start with a Battery Daddy. Plus, a crypto company accidentally sent a woman a million bucks, and now they want it back.
Tue, August 30, 2022
#3760 The Tolerable Twos
There’s a lot of news coming out of Detroit these days, including the re-opening of a slide that is bruising the heck out of people. HBO’s Hard Knocks is documenting the Detroit Lions’ preseason, leaving Luke and Andrew to try to figure out what the heck their coach is trying to say as he pumps-up his team.
Mon, August 29, 2022
#3759 Conceited Caveats
Luke spent the past two weeks building scissor trusses, digging concrete trenches and inventing something he’s calling “Cat Camping.” Meanwhile, Andrew has a visitor staying with him for a couple of weeks, and that visitor keeps crawling up his legs while he tries to record TBTL.
Fri, August 26, 2022
#3758 Paul Malls
Luke and Andrew reminisce over their experiences with murder mystery parties, escape rooms, and the game of Clue. Plus, listener Susan tests Andrew’s knowledge of St. Paul, MN, as the 2022 TBTL Summer Games come to a close.
Thu, August 25, 2022
#3757 It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Quiz
Andrew recalls a time when a trip to a downtown diner changed the course of his life. Maybe. Plus, Bill in Toronto put together a quiz for Luke challenging his knowledge of Mad Magazine movie spoofs.
Wed, August 24, 2022
#3756 A Low Tolerance For Horseplay
Andrew found a bunch of old Mariners baseball cards from the early ‘90s at a garage sale, and he asks Luke to give him the backstory on some of the players. Plus TBTL’s “Perfect Daddy” has a quiz for Luke to see how well he remembers former TBTL guests.
Tue, August 23, 2022
#3755 Menu? I Hardly Chew You!
Andrew accidentally orders a pizza from a very unusual source, and now that he knows where it came from, he might be a changed man. He and Luke also test their knowledge of fast food menu items with a flavor-blasted quiz from listener Mike!
Mon, August 22, 2022
#3754 Et Tu, Dummy?
Luke is wielding a concrete saw this week, so look out! Plus, his garage renovation project leads Andrew to realize he has some structural issues of his own. And the TBTL Summer Games continue with a quiz that seriously challenges Andrew’s knowledge of Latin phrases.
Fri, August 19, 2022
#3753 A Come-to-Desus Moment
Luke and Andrew consider their own future now that podcasting’s *other* famous duo has broken up. They also find out how much Luke knows about America’s ballparks as the TBTL Summer Games continue!
Thu, August 18, 2022
#3752 Sliding Into Your DSMs
Therapist and TBTL Friendo Kirk Honda returns to the show for Day 4 of the TBTL Summer Games, in which we finally find out if Luke is ready to “open the doors of perception and get his Lizard King on.”
Wed, August 17, 2022
#3751 All Kirk And No Play
Family therapist and TBTL Ten Dr. Kirk Honda joins the show to quiz Luke and Andrew and get a sense of their mental health. And Luke reminisces about the time he stormed out of couples therapy to prove a point. (Unfortunately, it was the wrong point.)
Tue, August 16, 2022
#3750 Raising Its Dougly Head
Andrew stumbles on a historic artifact that finally answers the question, “Do computers like gum?” Meanwhile, Luke has “a lot to say about Barry Corbin.” Then the 2022 TBTL Summer Games continue with a handcrafted quiz challenging Luke and Andrew’s spelling skills.
Mon, August 15, 2022
#3749 Never Settle For Catan
The TBTL Summer Games begin with a Summer Sound Quiz from Reverend Chris! Can Luke and Andrew identify a popular, trademarked brand using only their ears? There’s only one way to find out! (It’s by listening to this episode. That’s the only way.)
Fri, August 12, 2022
#3748 Cigarette Aficionado
Luke drops by the studios of Walsh, Walsh, and Doormat for a rare in-person installment of What’s In The Box , where he and Andrew open letters and packages sent to the TBTL PO Box.
Thu, August 11, 2022
#3747 Where Everybody Lowe’s Your Name
Luke had his first run-in with Stinking Willy yesterday, and he learned a few lessons. Meanwhile, Andrew picks a fight with the internet’s favorite child. And Luke has a correction to make…but not an apology!
Wed, August 10, 2022
#3746 Exactly One Hour(ish)
Luke and Andrew debate the advantages and disadvantages of duvets versus bedspreads, then they move on to discuss yesterday’s historic Mariner’s game. Plus, a listener’s adventures at Lowe’s teaches us all a valuable lesson. It’s just unclear what that lesson is.
Tue, August 09, 2022
#3745 The *Idea* Of A Toilet
Luke goes full Rear Window as he watches dog poop drama unfold in the neighborhood outside his window. Plus, a cringy TikTok video/SNL audition tape draws the ire of the internet, which confuses Andrew, since everything is cringy to him.
Mon, August 08, 2022
#3744 Manic Pixie Dream Zombie
Tens of Listeners step-up to help Luke and Andrew remember some details of TBTL’s past. Plus, a French scientist sent out a funny tweet and now he’s forced to pretend he did it for some educational purpose.
Fri, August 05, 2022
#3743 TBTL Unexplained
You’ve got questions, we have…answers? Sort of? Luke and Andrew go through letters from listeners who want to know the origins of jokes, audio drops, and other references regularly heard on TBTL
Thu, August 04, 2022
#3742 God Don’t Make No Junk Bonds
Andrew has been eating a lot of bologna lately, and no matter how hard he tries to avoid the topic, Luke insists on hearing the details. Luke also recalls the day he broke out of his own bedroom and got his socks all wet.
Wed, August 03, 2022
#3741 Macho Macho Dad
Luke reveals more details about his childhood dresser, which contained illicit football stickers and the rough-hewn lyrics of an ‘80’s banger. He and Andrew also pay respects to Vin Scully and revel in the latest word salad from the Detroit Lions’ head coach.
Tue, August 02, 2022
#3740 Dill With It
Pickle flavoring is really having a moment, but pickle-loving Luke isn’t into it. He and Andrew also discuss the best and worst tools on a Swiss Army Knife.
Mon, August 01, 2022
#3739 Shut The #%&! Up Elmo
TBTL Friendo and Fancy Hollywood Director Cat Solen hops on the show to explain why Muppets and puppets never break character on set. Plus, a big weekend project leaves Andrew more dim-witted than usual on a Monday. And Luke tries to figure out the difference between wingdings and webdings.
Fri, July 29, 2022
#3738 I Approve This Massage
Luke immediately regrets his decision to sit in a massage chair in the middle of the Bismarck airport, although he did make a new friend while being publicly gyrated. Plus, a chain of chicken restaurants bought $100,000 worth of Mega Millions lottery tickets and intends to share the potential winnings with its employees.
Thu, July 28, 2022
#3737 And You Don’t Believe In A Mark?
Luke has a moral conundrum regarding his rental car in Bismarck, ND, and he reluctantly asks Andrew for advice. Plus, people in France are freaking out over a mustard shortage. And something peculiar has caught Luke’s eye in a video of Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the set of Sesame Street.
Wed, July 27, 2022
#3736 Will It Dunc?
Luke joins the show from the Olive Garden District of Bismarck, ND, where he’s been unironically enjoying the bottomless breadsticks and salad. Plus, Andrew has a few things he needs to clear up about yesterday’s “What’s In The Box” segment. Meanwhile, the nation is in mourning over the death of the Choco Taco.
Tue, July 26, 2022
#3735 Big Beautiful Books
Luke joins the show from Bismarck, ND, where he’s learning the lay of the land. Meanwhile, Andrew made his first trip to the new TBTL PO Box and found it overflowing with correspondence from Tens of Listeners.
Mon, July 25, 2022
#3734 TBTL: Back In Caption
Andrew is upset that his submission to the New Yorker cartoon caption contest didn’t win after seeing the finalists. Speaking of the New Yorker, Luke is fascinated by a piece about the VW minibus, which was apparently somewhat inspired by something called “The Chicken Wars.” Photo of VW minibus by OrangeChallenger, licensed under Creative Commons.
Fri, July 22, 2022
#3733 Tom’s Of Mayonnaise
Luke does something really, really terrible during the show involving [trigger warning] coffee and mayonnaise. Plus, Dr. Oz’s social media team continues to get completely roasted by his opponent’s campaign. And Andrew tries to tackle the age-old question: What’s worse, listening to someone talk about their dreams or listening to someone talk about their fantasy baseball team?
Thu, July 21, 2022
#3732 Rex In Effect
Luke has introduced spray bottles into his relationship with his cat, and it’s changed everything. Plus, a woman earned a job interview after responding to a rejection letter with a goofy meme.
Wed, July 20, 2022
#3731 Well Behaved Kittens Rarely Make History
Andrew is working to change the way he talks to his cat -- and all pets in general. Plus, a minor league baseball GM gets a prostate exam while singing “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”, although it’s not entirely clear why. And Luke and Andrew try to figure out why they are completely uninterested in the Game of Thrones sequel.
Tue, July 19, 2022
#3730 Schrödinger's Camera
Luke has thoughts on the new, buzzy Nathan Fielder show, The Rehearsal. He and Andrew also come up with a new segment idea for TBTL.
Mon, July 18, 2022
#3729 Morgan A Feeling
Luke just got back from Austin, where he gathered with friends to pay tribute to the late, great Drew McFrizz. Meanwhile, Andrew was almost denied an opportunity to clean a big mess in peace. Plus, something very interesting happened at an Omaha airport over the weekend.
Fri, July 15, 2022
#3728 The Deal Hunter
The CEO of Costco has made it clear that the store will NOT be raising prices on its cheap hot dogs, even if it is a money-losing venture. This gives Andrew the opportunity to ask Luke a very important question about the way he consumes soda pop.
Thu, July 14, 2022
#3727 Chart Of Escalation
Andrew learns something shocking about his own past. And an article in the New York Times helps Luke understand how he became a pathological liar (JUST KIDDING).
Wed, July 13, 2022
#3726 What A Kroc
Luke runs into some problems in his quest to reprint an Andre The Giant photo, and it’s making Andrew feeling a little panicky. They also talk about the time Ray Kroc commandeered a stadium PA system to call his own ballplayers “stupid.” And Andrew accidentally entered a humor contest while on the toilet.
Tue, July 12, 2022
#3725 P.O.d-à-Terre
Luke returns to the bar that has his favorite, mysterious Andre The Giant photo hanging on the wall, and he asks the owner if he can borrow it. Plus, a stolen Olympic medal is discovered in an old McDonald’s bag. And Andrew is excited that TBTL finally has a P.O. Box!
Mon, July 11, 2022
#3724 There’s A Right Way To Rock And A Wrong Way To Rigmarole
Luke has finally found true happiness, and he has video to prove it. Plus, a listener sheds some important light on Luke’s recent adventures at The Home Depot. And a drunk newscaster gives it her all in Albany.
Fri, July 08, 2022
#3723 A Work Of Dart
Luke joins the show from Port Townsend, where he’s falling in love with the small maritime village all over again. Meanwhile, Andrew (and his camera) got teased on the bus recently. And two Oregon cities are battling over a claim to “the world’s smallest park.”
Thu, July 07, 2022
#3722 Mayo Culpa
Andrew does some old-fashioned, shoe-leather reporting at his local Subway shop to find out what’s really going on with the restaurant’s menu changes. He and Luke also offer a somewhat delayed review of No Country For Old Men. And they discuss the rise of “GentleMinions”, who are disrupting screenings of the new Minions movie.
Wed, July 06, 2022
#3721 It’s My Way Or The Subway
Andrew is very agitated about upcoming changes to the sandwich menu at Subway. Luke had a real scare with his cat, Bubbles, this morning. And a listener needs help navigating a small-ish issue with his neighbor.
Tue, July 05, 2022
#3720 I’m Not A Lawnmower Man, I’m A Lawnmower, Man!
Luke and Andrew began their 4th of July Weekend hoping to get a lawnmower and a dog, respectively. Today they report back on their adventures.
Mon, July 04, 2022
#3719 Yes, Mayhem
Luke’s attempts to get his hands on a lawnmower continue throughout the show, as he receives many updates and mixed messages from hardware stores around the Pacific Northwest. Plus, the internet is desperately trying to find the woman who won almost all the cooking prizes at a Virginia-Kentucky district fair.
Fri, July 01, 2022
#3718 Yo Gabapentin
Andrew’s dog-ological clock is ticking again, Luke runs into issues buying a new lawnmower, and the Marsupial Gurgle website is entering a new phase of life.
Thu, June 30, 2022
#3717 It’s A Zeller’s Market
Bubbles the Cat got up to a lot of trouble in Luke’s studio yesterday, almost completely sabotaging today’s show. Plus, employees at Medieval Times want to unionize, Bed, Bath and Beyond stores may be cutting air conditioning to save money, and AirBNB says “no more parties!”
Wed, June 29, 2022
#3716 The Rural Brewer
Andrew went to the dump yesterday, where he hoped to avoid getting “hollered at.” Results were mixed. Plus, Luke is in email hell. And a drunk man in Japan lost a thumb drive containing personal and banking information of a half a million people. Photo of Shoreline Transfer Station art by Martin Auad via Creative Commons license. The photo in the transfer station is called Terra Firma by photographer Steve McGehee.
Tue, June 28, 2022
#3715 Jerry Of The Jungle
Andrew’s War On Blackberries leads to an encounter with a new neighbor. Luke almost struck a deal with the world’s sketchiest electrician. And a listener shares an incredibly cringy story from the workplace.
Mon, June 27, 2022
#3714 Bramblin’ Man
Andrew went to war with blackberry bushes this weekend. Luke took his shirt off at a pool party. And a Mariners fan somehow managed to get pizza delivered to a bummed-out baseball player at Angel Stadium during a game.
Fri, June 24, 2022
#3713 A Supremely Bad Day
Luke and Andrew try to process the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. Plus, Andrew got fired from a job yesterday. (Sorry, it wasn’t TBTL.)
Thu, June 23, 2022
#3712 Pho Fighters
After hearing from many listeners, Luke has a new theory as to why some characters pronounce the word “bear” like “bar.” Andrew disagrees. Plus, a sriracha shortage may be around the corner, and a photojournalist captures a breathtaking moment as a swimming coach makes an underwater rescue.
Wed, June 22, 2022
#3711 Diss And Vinegar
Luke taste-tests the new “Healthy Coke” alternative, which is essentially vinegar and water. Andrew does not. Plus, Luke met Russell Wilson last night and encouraged him to reprise his Mr. Unlimited character.
Tue, June 21, 2022
#3710 A World Of Yurt
Luke and Andrew discuss foldable shovels, tents you can’t touch in the rain, and how time-lapse photography is getting Luke through his renovation projects.
Mon, June 20, 2022
#3709 Headbutt First, Ask Questions Later
The universe tried to thwart Luke’s plans to enjoy an outdoor concert this weekend, but fun prevailed! Plus, Bubble The Cat gives Luke a scare, and a TBTL Ten teaches the boys something important about beach tar.
Sat, June 18, 2022
#3708 Getting Jiggle With It
Andrew and Luke (with a little help from the New York Times ) dig deep into the charming and fascinating story behind the “Jiggle Jiggle” rap that’s taken over TikTok and the world.
Thu, June 16, 2022
#3707 Cliffs Nopes
Listeners go into deep sleuth mode to try to find the origins of Luke’s new favorite photo of Andre the Giant. Plus, competing op-eds in the Washington Post debate the pros-and-cons of digital QR code menus in restaurants.
Wed, June 15, 2022
#3706 Didn’t Know You Like To Get Sweat, Though
Luke and Andrew marvel over “Fake Klay Thompson'' getting access to the court at the NBA Finals because he kind of sort of looks a little like the real Klay Thompson. Plus, Luke stumbles on the coolest photograph he’s ever seen, and he needs help tracking it down.
Tue, June 14, 2022
#3705 Burbank’s Hierarchy Of Worries
Sweden has rolled out some sexy-talking garbage cans and Andrew is not into it. Meanwhile, the Space Needle owners are suing a coffee company over a logo that subtly uses the shape of the Space Needle, leading Luke to wonder about the legal status of tossed salad and scrambled eggs. (They’re calling again.)
Mon, June 13, 2022
#3704 Bearly Andrew
A listener stumbles on a sketch that looks like Andrew…or does it? That’s the debate. Plus, Luke’s attempts to return a demolition tool go sideways at Home Depot.
Fri, June 10, 2022
#3703 Ah, That’s My Brain!
Luke got a taste of the sweet new Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me digs last night. And Andrew has a new catch phrase. And scientists are checking their hypotenuses on water consumption for humans.
Thu, June 09, 2022
#3702 A Pyramid Of Nonsense
Luke’s seatmate on his trip to Chicago has him thinking about the world at large, and how he moves through it. Meanwhile, Andrew’s trying to figure out a dang meme and his dang Ticketmaster app, each to no avail.
Wed, June 08, 2022
#3701 The Man In The High Russell
Luke is considering a “dopamine reset”, while Andrew learns that he really got away with something on his recent trip to the King County dump.
Tue, June 07, 2022
#3700 Mr. Unliiiiiiivable!
Luke and Andrew try to discuss their respective Britta water filters without sounding tooooo fancy. Plus, Luke destroyed part of his home with a mini-hammer yesterday…and he’s just getting started!
Mon, June 06, 2022
#3699 Seize The Bidet
Luke ran a half-marathon that he wasn’t fully prepared for. It went both better and worse than he expected. Plus, Tens of listeners weigh-in on Septic Tank Talk, and Andrew has a new puttering project.
Fri, June 03, 2022
#3698 Don’t Be Careful What You Wish For
Luke picked up the phone to make a difficult phone call today, taking a major step in his own personal growth. Plus, the faceless company that owns the rights to Elvis Presley’s image and likeness is cracking down on Elvis-themed weddings in Vegas.
Thu, June 02, 2022
#3697 Kempting Fate
Luke has a very satisfying adventure with his new septic tank, and Andrew takes a trip to the Shoreline dump, where he was inevitably hollered at. Plus, Luke is puzzled by a couple of homemade bumper stickers, and his cat Bubbles has learned how to fly.
Wed, June 01, 2022
#3696 There’s A Wrong Way To Right-Size
Luke and Andrew are beguiled by a homemade bumper sticker created by one Walter Burbank. They also discuss the major league baseball player who has an almost comic ability to hit home runs at the exact wrong time.
Tue, May 31, 2022
#3695 The Scootercycle Diaries
Andrew’s drive home from Denver was less uneventful than he had hoped, but he learned a lesson or two along the way. And Luke here’s back from his AirBNB host after sending him a few gentle suggestions for future guests.
Mon, May 30, 2022
#3694 If You Can’t Handle Me At My Ben Gibbard, Then You Don’t Deserve Me At My Bon Iver
Luke and Andrew wrap-up their adventures in Denver with a final walk-through of their AirBNB and an accidental visit to the Adult Bookstore district.
Fri, May 27, 2022
#3693 Copyrights And Copywrongs
Luke and Andrew wrap-up this year’s TBTL-a-Thon as Andrew plots-out his trip back home and Luke plots to stay in Denver forever.
Thu, May 26, 2022
#3692 Responsibly Snoozed
Day Four of the TBTL-a-Thon arrives and finds Andrew and Luke oversleeping and trying to trick Enterprise into giving Andrew a new rental car…which was QUITE the adventure.
Wed, May 25, 2022
#3691 Pizza Is My Co-Pilot
Luke and Andrew try to offer the Tens of listeners a distraction from the gut-wrenching news of the day by examining Andrew’ snack choices on his road trip out to Denver this week. They also take calls from listeners who have wifi stories and some amazing kitten advice to share.
Tue, May 24, 2022
#3690 The Mitsubishi Massage
Andrew celebrates two big technology wins as he and Luke stream the show live from Denver for Day 2 of the TBTL-a-Thon. Plus, Luke jogged past Russell Wilson’s new football home today and felt some feelings.
Mon, May 23, 2022
#3689 There’s Something About The Soul Of A Yaris
Live From Denver! Luke and Andrew kick off TBTL-A-THON 13 with a live-streamed broadcast from their temporary studio. They also try to figure out what drives Andrew’s car-rental decisions and if their AirBNB is owned by a Scientologist. Plus, phone calls! Fun!
Fri, May 20, 2022
#3688 Phyllistrations
TBTL Friendo Phyllis “Fletch” Fletcher stops by to talk about her newest journalistic endeavors and to help Luke and Andrew announce the new TBTL-a-Thon donor gifts!
Thu, May 19, 2022
#3687 You’re On Thin Eggs, Buddy!
Now Luke’s having TBTL-a-Thon stress dreams, and he’s locked in Kafkaesque a battle with his internet provider. Meanwhile, Andrew shares some fond memories of winters on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Wed, May 18, 2022
#3686 Get A Load Of This Kai
A quick mention of Mike Tyson’s Punch Out becomes anything but quick once Luke discovers a special YouTube video related to the topic. Plus, Andrew is trying to take lessons from his stress dreams as the TBTL-a-Thon approaches. And a kid named Kai got to live his own dream when he was invited to drum with Pearl Jam.
Tue, May 17, 2022
#3685 Big Clammy Energy
Luke and Andrew wonder which one of them would win if they arm wrestled each other, but they make no plans to do so. They also inexpertly discuss the design flaws of some of the Galactic Empire’s transport vehicles.
Mon, May 16, 2022
#3684 And You Don’t Believe In A Todd?
Luke joins the show from the storied Algonquin Hotel in New York City, where he’s doing his best “Dorothy Parker After A Long Jog” imitation. Meanwhile, Andrew’s anxiety about the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon is reaching new, albeit unjustified, heights.
Fri, May 13, 2022
#3683 Deuterocanonical Deets
Luke and Andrew discuss cats, kittens, Showtime at the Apollo, smokeless tobacco, Baz Luhrmann screeners, TBTL trivia night, cycling, lawnmowers, tractors, Tweety Bird t-shirts, and, of course, the Shroud of Turin.
Thu, May 12, 2022
#3682 The Show, It Makes Us Old
A quick apology to Luke turns into a half-hour conversation about the viscosity of condiments. Plus, Andrew accidentally found himself embroiled in a home project last night involving something that looks like a little robot head.
Wed, May 11, 2022
#3681 Bagetting The Question
Luke finally brought his new kitten home yesterday, and he’s deeply, madly in love…although it was tough to take her away from her first family. We get all the deets on that, plus, Jon Bon Jovi seems to be losing his voice, and people are concerned.
Tue, May 10, 2022
#3680 You Gonna Finnish That?
Apparently Canadian astronauts are no longer allowed to commit space murder. Plus, Luke’s getting his kitten tonight!
Mon, May 09, 2022
#3679 The Space Noodle
Luke tweeted a photo from the Seattle airport this weekend, and it got the attention of some city leaders. Will Luke be the change he wants to see in the world?
Fri, May 06, 2022
#3678 Dino Night
TBTL Friendo Brendan Francis Newnam hops on the show to talk about his new travel podcast, Not Lost, which includes a fateful trip to Vegas with one Luke Burbank. Plus, Andrew finally opens up about the first time he saw Jurassic Park.
Thu, May 05, 2022
#3677 Whole Glottal Love
Now that The Seattle Sounders are the best soccer team in North America, Luke and Andrew try to jump on the bandwagon. Meanwhile Andrew refuses to hear Luke’s compelling argument as to why he should install a Pickle Ball court at his new house.
Wed, May 04, 2022
#3676 Let’s Turn This Milhouse Into A Milhome
Luke joins Andrew in his new studio for the first time to discuss his serendipitous morning and a chance meeting in the Greenlake neighborhood. Plus, new details are out about the woman who fell down a trail toilet during a hike recently. The details are dazzling.
Tue, May 03, 2022
#3675 I Know What You Were Singing Last Summer
Luke and Andrew deal with a verifiably Bad News Day for America by soaking up some radio sunshine from the Tens of Listeners. Luke joins the show from Stockton, California, which happens to be home to one of TBTL’s youngest fans. He and Andrew also hear from a youthful singing sensation on the TBTL voicemail line.
Mon, May 02, 2022
#3674 A Couple Of Dopes Talking About Soaps!
Luke suffered some DEEP embarrassment at the airport yesterday, but Andrew talks him through it. They also learn about one man’s efforts to recycle gently used bars of soap left behind in hotels.
Fri, April 29, 2022
#3673 Repo Boys Becoming Repo Men
Luke is obsessed with a new TikTok trend that is very difficult to describe, but that doesn’t stop him and Andrew from trying! Plus, Luke’s favorite magazine gets an exclusive interview with the man who was secretly recorded dipping his hot dog into his beer at a Yankees game.
Thu, April 28, 2022
#3672 The Ancient Art Of Belgian Phone Throwing
Something incredible happened to Luke earlier this week, and he didn’t even plan on telling us about it. What the heck? He and Andrew also discuss the story of a woman who called 911 after falling down into an outhouse toilet.
Wed, April 27, 2022
#3671 I Am The One Who Grumps!
Johnny Depp said something in court yesterday that stopped Luke in his tracks. Plus, the truckers orchestrating a protest convoy found themselves in the worst situation they could possibly imagine. It involved gridlocked traffic, Berkeley students, and an endless supply of eggs.
Tue, April 26, 2022
#3670 And You Don’t Believe In A Bird?
We joke a lot about “hot takes” on TBTL, but Luke has two very legitimate hot takes today, one of which was inspired by a photo of Henry Winkler. Luke and Andrew also discuss whether it’s time to bring robot umpires into baseball, and Andrew becomes obsessed with tracking down a particularly bad Chevy Chase movie.
Mon, April 25, 2022
#3669 Feel The Electrizzzity
Luke and Andrew gear up for the Great Twitter Takeover by Elon Musk. They also compare notes on some home renovation projects, one of which led Andrew to almost have a freakout at Home Depot this weekend.
Fri, April 22, 2022
#3668 Spare The Roku Stick, Spoil The Television
CNN’s new streaming service is already history, and Netflix is struggling with its own numbers. Luke and Andrew weigh-in on the landscape of modern media….and on Paul F. Tompkins’ Cameo videos, which are PERFECT.
Thu, April 21, 2022
#3667 Last Night’s Fish Today
Stephen King (the author) offered the internet a unique fish recipe the other day, and boy oh boy, did it cause a stir. Plus, the Seattle Mariners have explained why they stopped playing Louie Louie during the 7th inning stretch, but their reasoning doesn’t satisfy Luke and Andrew.
Wed, April 20, 2022
#3666 You Should Smiley More
Andrew’s latest home project leads to an online shopping mistake that is haunting him. Plus, Luke is starting to really come around on this Nicolas Cage guy!
Tue, April 19, 2022
#3665 We Have The Steams!
Andrew is very worried about today’s Wordle puzzle based on what he’s seeing in his Wordle chat group. Meanwhile, Luke’s been digging the new HBO show Our Flag Means Death, AND he has an update on his new kitty, Bubbles, whom he’s currently in a long distance relationship with.
Mon, April 18, 2022
#3664 Louie Booey
Luke and Andrew have some big plans for this year’s TBTL-a-Thon, and they’re excited to share them. Also, Luke has some personal news of his own he’d like to share. (Don’t worry, it’s good news!)
Fri, April 15, 2022
#3663 That’s What They Said On “Ask Vieves”
Luke is officially a “glasses guy” now. And Andrew, apparently, is a “shelf guy”? Also, Elon Musk’s attempted takeover of Twitter sends Luke and Andrew (and eventually Genevieve!) down a Cheers rabbit hole.
Thu, April 14, 2022
#3662 Have A Cow, Friend!
Andrew has developed a strong curiosity around Charleston Chews, and he might just act on it. Also, Luke is shocked to hear that a streaming platform with a household name has a smaller audience than TBTL.
Wed, April 13, 2022
#3661 …And Then, The Thinkable Happened
Luke is considering doing something completely against his nature, and Andrew tries to guess what it is. They also look back at the life and career of Gilbert Gottfried, including his most important work on USA’s “Up All Night,” which many mainstream publications have overlooked.
Tue, April 12, 2022
#3660 Woodworf & Bernstein
Andrew tries to help Luke solve a mystery surrounding a little league baseball card from Luke’s youth. Plus, an enterprise reporter is upset that people are stealing his stories and turning them into podcast series. Is there anything he can do?
Mon, April 11, 2022
#3659 Mackinac And Me
Luke had a little accident in his apartment this weekend, and now he may have a new scar to show off the next time he’s hunting sharks with a guy named Quint. He also has some thoughts about last night’s finale of Severance, but Andrew doesn’t want to hear them.
Fri, April 08, 2022
#3658 Dr. Wham-O’s Monster
Andrew mowed his lawn for the first time yesterday and offers Luke a complete report. They also debate which of their childhood “flying novelty discs” was better. And they gear up for today’s big Seattle Mariners season opener!
Thu, April 07, 2022
#3657 The Mow Before The Snow
Luke and Andrew are hoping to take advantage of today’s 70 degree weather before the snow comes this weekend. Because everything is fine and that’s how weather is supposed to work. Plus, we have a big update on the Patty Moriarty mystery that led Luke and Andrew to Larrimah, Australia a few years ago.
Wed, April 06, 2022
#3656 I Thought It Sounded Bad…On The Outside!
A listener helps Luke track down the audio of his very first radio show from the 1990s, leading to a true moment of inception on TBTL. Plus, the Washington Post has published an absolutely fascinating story of a carpet cleaner in DC who speaks 24 languages.
Tue, April 05, 2022
#3655 Are You Ready For A Dateline!
Luke discovers a TV show from 1976 that is blowing his mind. Andrew learns that he’s living with a Slender Man. And a listener’s in-laws turn on the TV to see that they’ve made the local news.
Mon, April 04, 2022
#3654 Hairy Pottersville
Luke and Andrew are worried about the friendship between Will Ferrell and Adam McKay….despite enjoying the project that caused the apparent rift. They also listen to the best/worst radio intro currently on Seattle’s airwaves. And Luke made a lasagna.
Fri, April 01, 2022
#3653 Stolen Valkyrie
Former Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson has a new “NFT-powered hydration drink brand aimed at Gen Z consumers,” because of course he does. Plus, Luke might have offended the world's biggest fish painting fan.
Thu, March 31, 2022
#3652 Blursed Lines
Luke and Andrew listen to the new official song of the Cleveland Guardians, the city’s recently-rebranded baseball team. They also discuss Washington’s new state sport, pickleball, and Andrew quizzes Luke on other state’s official sports.
Wed, March 30, 2022
#3651 Fix It. (Sunglasses Guy Emoji)
Andrew set foot in Costco for the first time ever yesterday and has a full report. He and Luke also discuss their own awkward brand of email etiquette, and they listen to Paul Rudd prank Conan O’Brien once again, despite all odds.
Tue, March 29, 2022
#3650 The Costco Of Doing Business
Luke is in Hawaii, but all hell is breaking loose at his apartment building back home. Meanwhile, Andrew’s chair is pranking him, and -- unrelatedly -- he’s just beginning to learn about The Costco Culture.
Mon, March 28, 2022
#3649 Whom Startled Who?
Andrew is disoriented in his brand new studio, while Luke joins the show from Waimea, Hawaii, where he can hear his neighbors through the wall. Nonetheless, they are here to talk about what happened at the Oscars ceremony last night.
Fri, March 25, 2022
#3648 Come Flail Away, Come Flail Away With Meeeee
Today is the final day Andrew will record TBTL from his Roosevelt District studio, and he marks the occasion the only way he knows how: By talking about antiquated technologies and the weird feeling you get when you watch a cable guy drill a hole directly though your house. He and Luke also discuss the story of a woman who took it upon herself to entertain a crowd waiting for a film to begin at a Burbank theater.
Thu, March 24, 2022
#3647 I’m Walkin’ Here! So I Appreciate Your Patience. Thank You.
Seattle is going to install “Driver Report Cards” at intersections to make waiting for pedestrians more fun or something. Luke and Andrew are a little confused about the details. Plus, Luke wants to adopt a cat named Thimble. Who wouldn’t?!
Wed, March 23, 2022
#3646 The Boston Marketplace Of Ideas
Luke got lost on a jog this morning and had to call for help. But he’s okay. Plus, a single mention of Boston Market quickly becomes an obsession for Andrew. And we hear from Tens of listeners who use the TBTL voicemail line to tell stories of garbage-related shenanigans and to seek help for breakfast-related conundrums.
Tue, March 22, 2022
#3645 Cilia Rabbit, Facts Are For Luke!
Luke finds himself in a nightmare transportation situation in Los Angeles, until he remembers a very old school solution. Plus, Andrew goes down memory lane and relives one of the more embarrassing moments of his adult life.
Mon, March 21, 2022
#3644 Pedam If You Got ‘Em!
Another day, another Wheel of Fortune head-scratcher. Luke and Andrew discuss the latest buffoonery from Pat Sajak and the gang. Plus, Andrew says goodbye to the Cleveland Browns after a very disappointing (and very angering) turn of events.
Fri, March 18, 2022
#3643 John Papas YOU!
The internet has unearthed a McDonald’s character that time had almost left behind. Luke and Andrew look back at the life and legacy of Uncle O’Grimacey and debunk rumors of his connections to the I.R.A. Plus, a Papa John’s franchisee in the U.S. decides to keep his restaurants open in Russia, because it’s unfair to deny Russian citizens their share of subpar pizza.
Thu, March 17, 2022
#3642 All That Racquet
Andrew confesses that the reason he always wanted to move to a city was so he could bounce rubber balls off of walls. Plus, Luke’s been digging the brand new Netflix docuseries, Bad Vegan. And a Dazzling Donor introduces a new mystery involving a TBTL audio drop.
Wed, March 16, 2022
#3641 This Are The Days
Luke and Andrew are convinced they’re getting trolled by Annie Lennox AND Wheel of Fortune at the same time. Plus, the debate over Daylight Saving Time is tearing this country apart but bringing Congress together.
Tue, March 15, 2022
#3640 Nose To The Rhinestone
Producers of the The Goldbergs are still trying to use Jeff Garlin’s likeness long after he left the TV show, but the results are upsetting. Luke and Andrew also discuss “frost quakes,” Superman’s mustache, and the way Sylvester Stallone pronounced “butter” in Rhinestone Cowboy.
Mon, March 14, 2022
#3639 From G.A.T. To S.P.L.A.T.
After almost an entire month of retirement, Tom Brady says he’s ready to play football again! Andrew and Luke try to figure out why. Plus, some Wheel of Fortune fans are calling Pat Sajak a H_P_CRI_E. And a listener has launched an investigation into a frustrating garbage collection scandal that goes all the way to the top!
Fri, March 11, 2022
#3638 Bullying On The Byways
A guy in a Ron Jon shirt totally tried to fight Luke at a carwash yesterday! Also, he and Andrew receive some shocking Shrek-related news about the new Batman movie. (Sorry, the new The Batman movie.)
Thu, March 10, 2022
#3637 Take The Hutch, Leave The Cannoli
Expert free-stuff-getter Genevieve swings by to help a listener who has an ethical dilemma involving some furniture she found in her neighborhood.
Wed, March 09, 2022
#3636 You Can’t Be Seri-Russ
Tens of listeners help Luke and Andrew untangle their confusion over Greek and Latin number prefixes (not that they really needed any help, of course.) Luke also had to help his inconsolable mother process the news of Russell Wilson leaving Seattle yesterday. And Andrew receives some Very Big News during the show that may or may not be related to curbside garbage pickup.
Tue, March 08, 2022
#3635 Lonely Planet Of The Apes
Those number crunchers over at WordfinderX claim that more people are cheating at Wordle than ever before. Luke and Andrew discuss this, and then they try to figure out the Greek Alphabet in a segment that will haunt TBTL listeners for decades to come. (“Deca” means “ten!”)
Mon, March 07, 2022
#3634 I Miss The Old Pluto
Andrew thought he had the PERFECT content to bring to TBTL today, but his plans hit a very large practical snag. Plus, Luke has been enjoying the new Kanye documentary as well as a much heavier doc called The Other Side. And Luke and Andrew call a motivational voicemail line created by kids for kids.
Fri, March 04, 2022
#3633 If It Walks Like A Zuck And Sings Like A Zuck
It’s been almost a full week since the internet produced a video so cringy it made us want to burn the whole thing down. But luckily, our long wait is over thanks to the musical stylings (and NFT enthusiasm) of Mark Zuckerberg’s sister, Randi.
Thu, March 03, 2022
#3632 You Can’t Play Anything Anymore
Things finally get good about 90 minutes into today’s podcast when Andrew plays archival tape of Paul Simon explaining how he wrote “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Plus, Pat Sajak is surprisingly funny on Twitter, where he’s also standing up for the contestants who embarrassed themselves on Wheel Of Fortune this week.
Wed, March 02, 2022
#3631 Joe Versus The VolCarole
Luke and Andrew clench their way through the most frustrating 4 minutes in the history of Wheel of Fortune. Plus, a new Disney Star Wars resort is getting bad reviews, but it still seems like a good place to get tight on space booze.
Tue, March 01, 2022
#3630 Booze You Can’t Use
Some pretty big things are happening in Andrew’s life, which of course Luke views as a victory for himself. Plus, some states are outlawing “Russian” vodka, although their efforts might be misguided.
Mon, February 28, 2022
#3629 Dusting For Prince
Luke and Andrew once again turn their attention to the Seattle Times’ Rants and Raves column, where one contributor is putting the whole R&R system on trial. Plus, Luke talked to someone involved with the crime scene he witnessed from his window last week, and their story is jaw-dropping.
Fri, February 25, 2022
#3628 No More Tiers
A major crime scene is unfolding outside Luke’s window, and he’s determined to find out what’s going on. Plus, what happens when your watch is a phone, but then it stops being a phone? And a thicc bear accused of making some trouble in Tahoe has been getting a bad rap.
Thu, February 24, 2022
#3627 Cotton Eye No
Luke and Andrew receive an exciting invitation to a public radio partnership; Their only concern is creating something that is TOO good. Plus, a bizarre promotional video starring celebrities of yesteryear leads to some shocking revelations about Rednex, the Swedish(!) band behind Cotton Eye Joe.
Wed, February 23, 2022
#3626 Yumming Our Yucks
A comedian is catching some flack for making fun of Ted Lasso fans on Twitter, and Matt Stafford (sort of?) apologizes for his response to a photographer’s nasty fall off of a stage right in front of him. And another young TBTL listener is using the voicemail line to workshop some jokes.
Tue, February 22, 2022
#3625 Lost Luggage And Long Femurs
Andrew joins the show from his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he’s doing his best to keep his composure in the face of some (minor) technical issues. Meanwhile, back in Washington, sea lions are under attack in the “Rants and Raves” section of the Seattle Times.
Mon, February 21, 2022
#3624 Shame Game
Luke and Andrew have every intention of tackling a special Presidents’ Day quiz, but things go off the rails when a listener sends them a clue to the latest TBTL mystery.
Fri, February 18, 2022
#3623 Wendt In Doubt
An exhaustive investigation into Norm’s bar tab on Cheers leads to an episode of TBTL that any podcast consultant would love: long, rambly, and with a LOT of questionable math.
Thu, February 17, 2022
#3622 The Wolf Of Walnut Grove
Luke finally reaches out to England to find out whether his new favorite dog has been adopted yet or what! Plus, Matthew Stafford watches a photographer fall off a tall stage and just walks away, raising some questions about how he regards the people around him.
Wed, February 16, 2022
#3621 Pressing The Moot Button With Luke Burp-Bank
Luke and Andrew are loving the new Netflix show Murderville . Also, CBS has an ingeniously evil way of promoting its new procedurals. And there’s a reason Luke and Andrew are afraid of hotel telephones. (Open tape via @MaxAndIvan on Twitter .)
Tue, February 15, 2022
#3620 Lu’s Clues
Luke is cooking up a possible TBTL adventure involving international travel and a canine namesake. Andrew is trying to solve a TBTL mystery involving a decades-old gubernatorial race in Tennessee. And that Nicole Kidman commercial showing in AMC theaters apparently has a cult following.
Mon, February 14, 2022
#3619 Just A Matter Of Halftime
Luke finds himself deeper in the Marvel Comics universe than he ever imagined, but he’s still more of an Archie Comics kind of guy. He and Andrew also review yesterday’s Super Bowl Halftime show and a commercial that was so good it was actually bad.
Fri, February 11, 2022
#3618 Luke, I Am Your Zaddy
Luke finds himself in a Twitter beef with one of public radio’s biggest stars. Plus, the largest asset seizure in US history also shined a spotlight on an unlikely (and ill advised) rap career.
Thu, February 10, 2022
#3617 V Is For Thursday
Luke learns the one question he’s not allowed to ask Amy Poehler when he interviews her. And now he wants to ask it, of course. Plus, a weird glitch is forcing some Mazda owners in Seattle to listen to public radio.
Wed, February 09, 2022
#3616 North Of Annoyed, South Of Loving It
Listeners help Luke and Andrew solve two TBTL mysteries and help them find a long lost audio drop. Also, Leslie Jones has been the best part of Olympic coverage so far, but her commentaries have been getting pulled from social media because NBC is dumb.
Tue, February 08, 2022
#3615 Respect Your Alders
Did you know that the Olympics are happening right now? It’s true! But nobody seems to be watching. Plus, some PNW Orcas are bringing back a fish fad from the 1980s, and Joe Rogan still has his Spotify podcast, to Luke’s surprise.
Mon, February 07, 2022
#3614 Bell Yeah!
Luke digs through a mountain of emails from listeners trying to help him find his “Mystery Song.” And Andrew spent a full day at the movies, expanding his horizons.
Fri, February 04, 2022
#3613 I’m A Wordle Not A Shurdle
Luke is falling in love with the absolute weirdness of Montana Public Radio. Plus, Minnesota has some of the best snow plow names, but the schoolchildren of Vermont are offering some competition.
Thu, February 03, 2022
#3612 It Comes With The Teritony
Luke may be trapped in a cabin in snowy Montana, and Andrew’s working on something that’s not funny enough to be stand-up material and not interesting enough to be a monolog. Plus the Washington Football Team announces a new name that is somehow less interesting than “The Washington Football Team.”
Wed, February 02, 2022
#3611 I Shot The Sheriff, But I Brought No Harm To The Sheriff’s Assistant
The kid who “wrote a book” and hid it in a library is getting more and more attention, and the volume now has a waiting list of several years. Andrew remains unimpressed. Meanwhile, Luke is still trying to figure out why a piano tune on TikTok sounds so familiar to him.
Tue, February 01, 2022
#3610 Where’s On First?
The New York Times bought Wordle, a hapless cruise ship scrubbed a satellite launch, and Luke wants to live like a Seattle tech bro. Plus, Tens of listeners help Luke try to identify a piano song he heard on TikTok.
Mon, January 31, 2022
#3609 We Bought A Zoom
Luke stumbled on a clip of someone playing the piano recently, and he needs YOUR HELP identifying the tune. Plus, Spotify’s solution to the Joe Rogan misinformation problem is…lacking.
Fri, January 28, 2022
#3608 Snatching Awkwardness From The Jaws Of Comfort
Andrew opens up and tells Luke about one of his weirder habits, though some things should probably remain private. They also discuss eggs (they’re legit kind of weird, right?), and Andrew sucks all the fun out of a cute story about a kid in a library.
Thu, January 27, 2022
#3607 A Grip, Not A Gripe
Luke is obsessed with some cleaning-related videos he’s found on YouTube…but they aren’t cleaning what you think (I promise.) And it turns out HBO might actually be TV after all!
Wed, January 26, 2022
#3606 The Bird Is The Word
Luke made a spontaneous gesture a few nights ago, and now he’s a bit worried about the repercussions. Speaking of repercussions, Luke also stole Paris Hilton’s NFT, and now he’s waiting to see what happens. Meanwhile, Andrew remains a very good boy.
Tue, January 25, 2022
#3605 Shrimp And Save
Luke finally filled-out his 2022 calendar this morning and he is FEELING GOOD. Plus, a woman found out she actually won millions of dollars when she checked her spam folder. (Aren’t we not supposed to click on those emails?)
Mon, January 24, 2022
#3604 Let’s Go Rebrandin’
Andrew is auditioning new Tonight Pants, Luke learns The Truth about JNCO jeans, and the orange M&M guy is going to start tying his shoes already.
Fri, January 21, 2022
#3603 Bad Tim-ing
Luke and Andrew pay tribute to the late Louie Anderson and listen back to his greatest gambling story. Plus, the news anchor who showed little empathy when his colleague was hit by a car on live TV is trying to convince the world that he is a human with real feelings. Luke and Andrew travel back in TBTL history to find out if Luke displayed any empathy when Andrew was once injured on the job.
Thu, January 20, 2022
#3602 Dick Clarks Ask The Darndest Things
Luke and Andrew give Genevieve a call so she can describe the TERRIBLE movie trailer she saw this weekend (Sorry, Owen Wilson.) Plus, Luke is delighted by a couple of pieces of audio he stumbled on recently, including sound of a reporter who got hit by a car live on TV. And Andrew comes up with a great new catch phrase…but then forgets it immediately :(
Wed, January 19, 2022
#3601 The M Is For Micro, The S Is For Soft
Luke has a big tattoo decision to make, and he’s only got 3 hours to figure it out. Plus, Andrew’s been watching some weird stuff with his new screen projector. And a listener has some powerful new intel on a theater promotional tool from 2003 that has loomed large in Andrew’s relationship.
Tue, January 18, 2022
#3600 You Can Say Everything Anymore!
Luke and Andrew have about 40 minutes worth of observations and questions about the “Comedy” section of Cameo. They also discuss the story of a couple vandals who ended up getting caught because they didn’t tip a bartender.
Mon, January 17, 2022
#3599 Wrong Like Bull
Luke and Andrew embarrass themselves by trying to answer the Jeopardy! questions that the show’s current champion got wrong. They also finally find their niche in the vast world of podcasting.
Fri, January 14, 2022
#3598 The Mundanity Of Hope
Luke and Andrew discuss their aversions to sharing food, even if it’s a “bass drum full of popcorn.” Plus, listener Tim shares his amazing tale of high school truancy and his road to eventual redemption.
Thu, January 13, 2022
#3597 A Double Negative Of Political Urinal Stickers
Luke and Andrew hop on the Wordle craze that is taking the internet by storm. Plus, Andrew is getting plagued by spam phone calls and he doesn’t know what to do about it.
Wed, January 12, 2022
#3596 Don’t Bring A Scalpel To A Sledgehammer Fight
Luke is calling Day 3 of his at-home isolation “Home Alone 3”, a designation that Andrew has some issues with. They also discuss Steve Inskeep’s NPR interview with Donald Trump, and they pay tribute to Cambodia's “Hero Rat” who recently passed away.
Tue, January 11, 2022
#3595 Unproblematic Colonizing
TBTL Friendo Chris Hayes (also known for his work on MSNBC and the Why Is This Happening podcast) joins Luke and Andrew to geek out about the new Beatles documentary, Get Back. Plus, an anonymous listener finds a odoriferous way to get people to wear their masks properly.
Mon, January 10, 2022
#3594 Strong Brunswick Energy
Luke gets some bummer news on his latest COVID test, but he’s planning on making the most of his downtime this week. Plus, after Bob Saget passed away this weekend, it seems that everyone can agree on one thing: He really was a hell of a good guy.
Fri, January 07, 2022
#3593 If You CPAP, Say Pap
Luke and Camaro Kev join the show from Las Vegas, where they plan on visiting the hottest Taco Bell nightclub in the world (once Kevin gets his CPAP working.)
Thu, January 06, 2022
#3592 The Woody Woodpecker Cinematic Universe
Luke and Andrew overcome great technological adversity to produce today’s episode of TBTL, in which they eventually discuss Luke’s ill-advised homemade Neti pot and Andrew’s misguided attempts to turn his studio into an Andy Warhol-like party room.
Wed, January 05, 2022
No Point Conversion: The Empire Strikes Back Of Football Seasons
Luke and Andrew look to the future of their favorite football teams after very disappointing seasons by the Seahawks and Browns. Will either team start next year with their current quarterbacks? They hope so.
Wed, January 05, 2022
#3591 Hug First, Ask Questions Later
Luke and Andrew find themselves at opposite ends of a cultural divide in the ongoing “War On Oldies.” Plus, Luke learns about an ill-named mountain in Oregon that he thinks could, respectfully, use a rebranding.
Tue, January 04, 2022
#3590 Mole Call
Luke had to embark on an Ocean's Eleven- esque heist in order to get an audio recording into the proper hands yesterday. Plus, a concerned hockey fan may have saved a coach’s life after spotting a dangerous looking mole from afar.
Mon, January 03, 2022
#3589 Early Stage Dystopia
Luke and Andrew kick-off the new year by opening up a bunch of holiday cards from the Tens of Listeners and taking a couple of phone calls from old friends. They also discuss Don’t Look Up , the movie everyone seemed to be talking about over the winter break.
Fri, December 31, 2021
#3588 Luke And Andrew And The Bottlecap Mystery!
Luke and Andrew end the year as they began it…by not getting to any of the topics they promised to cover. But they DO solve a couple of mysteries, including one involving some Burbank Family Drama going back decades.
Thu, December 30, 2021
#3587 We’ve All Made Some Mistakes In The Hat Department
Some songs go “lalala”. Some songs go “nanana.” And that, my friends, is the basis of today’s TBTL Winter Game!
Wed, December 29, 2021
#3586 Have You Heard The Good News About Smeagol?
Can Luke and Andrew tell if a quote came from the bible, Shakespeare, or Lord of the Rings ? We’ll find out in today’s installment of the TBTL Winter Games!
Tue, December 28, 2021
#3585 United We Fall
TBTL’s most famous BriTEN, Paul, challenges Luke and Andrew with a quiz about English slang. They also discuss one of Luke’s biggest crushes in pop music.
Mon, December 27, 2021
#3584 Hoisted By Our Owen Petard
Luke and Andrew debate the best (and worst) moments of vacations. They also spend a remarkable amount of time talking about sports posters from the 1980s. And they take an online quiz based on Owen Wilson’s famous catch phrase: “Wow.”
Fri, December 24, 2021
#3583 Nobody Out-Comedy’s The Luke
Luke’s encounter in a Chicago pizza shop sends Andrew on a Winter Games quest that he did not expect. Then they test their ability to recognize Christmas songs played backwards via a quiz created by Listener Aryn.
Thu, December 23, 2021
#3582 Wes Is More
We all know Luke loves his Wes Anderson films…but does he love them enough to pass listener Kelly’s trivia quiz? Plus, Andrew reminisces about the time he was “hollered at” for bringing a drink down to a pool in Hawaii.
Wed, December 22, 2021
#3581 Magna Cum Grody
TBTL Friendo Jami in Mississippi challenges Luke and Andrew (and their poor stomachs) with a homemade quiz based on her grandma’s friend’s 1970s-era cookbook.
Tue, December 21, 2021
#3580 A Matchbox Made In Heaven
Day two of the TBTL Winter Games has Luke and Andrew taking a long, hard look at their relationship as they play a version of the Newlywed Game. (Also, Andrew talks about his toy cars a lot, which is super cool.)
Mon, December 20, 2021
#3579 Close, But No Seagal
Let the TBTL Winter Games begin! Luke and Andrew kick-off two weeks of special episodes with a quiz from listener Mike, who wants to test their knowledge of Steven Seagal film titles. They also kick around some theories about heaven.
Fri, December 17, 2021
#3578 Dem Bits
Luke and Andrew discuss the story of a huge tip at a restaurant in Arkansas that ends up causing much more trouble than it was worth. They also relive the glory days of comedian Kat Williams causing havoc up and down the West Coast.
Thu, December 16, 2021
#3577 Blorn To Blurs
Luke had a scare at the airport yesterday, while Andrew was having the time of his life in Seattle. Also, Andrew maaaayyy have accidentally bought his girlfriend drug paraphernalia for Christmas?
Wed, December 15, 2021
#3576 Somewhere Between Humiliation And Triumph
Luke survived his icy water plunge this morning…at least long enough to tell us what happened. Plus, Jen “Flash” Andrews swings by the studio to talk about her adventures in foster parenting and why reboots like Sex AND The City are irresistible…but also probably a bad idea.
Tue, December 14, 2021
#3575 Ain’t No Laws When Your Hands Are Icy Claws
Luke is one day away from his arctic swim in the San Francisco Bay, and he is petrified. Plus, can Peloton sue Sex AND The City over the use of their product in the TV show? Andrew is skeptical of the whole thing.
Mon, December 13, 2021
#3574 Scent Of A Pacino
Luke saw some amazing art in Chicago this weekend….and he also saw some very not amazing art. Plus, a New Yorker profile of Succession actor Jeremy Strong has his colleagues jumping to his defense.
Fri, December 10, 2021
#3573 The Vax Of Life
Andrew almost cried when he went to get a booster shot yesterday, but not for the reason you think. Plus, authorities are cracking down on cosmetic enhancements at the world’s foremost camel beauty pageant.
Thu, December 09, 2021
#3572 This Is Zit
Andrew is excited to get his booster shot today, but isn’t sure if he should believe the warnings that it will knock him out tomorrow. Plus, Luke is in Chicago, at the scene of a very favorite TBTL moment in history.
Wed, December 08, 2021
#3571 Fay It Ain’t Go
Luke, Andrew, and Genevieve join forces once again for another TBTL + After These Messages Power Podcast. They delight in some new commercials from JB Smoove and try to sort out a baffling pitch from their beloved Kristen Bell.
Wed, December 08, 2021
#3570 Instant Gobble’s Gonna Get You
Luke and Andrew learn (with the help of the Washington Post ) just how much havoc the Amazon Echo is wreaking for people named Alexa. Plus, Luke has some hot takes on the employer who laid off 900 workers after getting a huge influx of cash.
Tue, December 07, 2021
No Point Conversion: Homer Run
Luke and Andrew finally get to enjoy a fun Seahawks win, and they’re now confident Seattle won’t lose any more games this season because just shut up and let them have this.
Tue, December 07, 2021
#3569 Critical Splenda Theory
It’s time for a rare TBTL After Dark! Luke swings by Andrew’s studio after a very long day to discuss an experience that may have changed who he fundamentally is as a person. Or not. Then Genevieve pops-in to help taste-test some Joe-Joe’s cookies and various kinds of milk.
Mon, December 06, 2021
Definitely Not A TBTL!
Today’s real episode of TBTL will be recorded and published later tonight. In the meantime, Andrew checks-in to explain what’s going on and to share some emails and vmails from the Tens!
Fri, December 03, 2021
#3568 My Brother-In-Law From Another Mother-In-Law
Luke and Andrew make plans to open up their own coffee shop…with a twist. Plus, listeners (many of them!) explain why it’s better to back a pickup truck into a parking space instead of driving straight in, making Andrew rethink his own parking practices. (Today’s intro tape via friday.beers.tv on TikTok. )
Thu, December 02, 2021
#3567 Possible Power Pleats
Luke and Andrew discuss The Flaming Lips while listening to Bush, because no one else will. They also discuss JAGs, LAX, Rob Gonkrowski’s acting career, Spotify’s year-end wraps, and their own bravery as podcast hosts.
Wed, December 01, 2021
#3566 Silver Supoons
Luke needs Andrew’s advice on how to deal with two neighbor-related dilemmas, and Andrew’s the exact wrong guy to ask. Plus, TBTL’s #1 Brit-TEN weighs in on the story about a group of travelers who got stuck in a pub for three days with an Oasis cover band.
Tue, November 30, 2021
No Point Conversion: The Best Offense Is Having An Offense
Luke and Andrew bemoan a couple of highly predictable and highly avoidable losses by their favorite football teams :(
Tue, November 30, 2021
#3565 Zaba Dabba Doo
Luke goes to very great lengths to watch the new Kenny G. documentary...and it’s worth it. Plus, listeners weigh-in on Luke’s family vaccine dilemma and the security camera outside his apartment door.
Mon, November 29, 2021
#3564 If You Give A Goat Some Gabagool...
Luke receives a text message during the show that places him smack-dab in a modern moral dilemma. Meanwhile, basketball star Giannis Antetenkupo loves Oreo cookies, but he JUST learned the proper way to eat them.
Fri, November 26, 2021
#3563 Robes, Pierre!
Luke realizes he is being surveilled in a way that seems innocent enough, but is pretty upsetting in reality. Plus, Andrew decides to scratch off 3 lotto tickets that he found in his desk drawer. Will he be a thousandaire by the end of the show?! Tune in to find out.
Thu, November 25, 2021
#3562 Running A Fowl
On this special Thanksgiving episode of TBTL, Luke defends lumpy mashed potatoes and celebrates stuffing balls, while Andrew tries desperately to pass a holiday-related pop quiz.
Wed, November 24, 2021
#3561 Take It Back To Grandma Town
Andrew and Luke get ready for Thanksgiving by remembering the smell of their grandma’s cupboards and taking a COVID test, respectively. They also learn a fascinating detail about Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure as they say farewell to the man who played Crazy Larry.
Tue, November 23, 2021
#3560 Don’t Windex My Brownies
Luke and Andrew discuss their Thanksgiving plans while they also ponder the difference between pizza and cheesy bread with marinara sauce. Plus, an armored truck accidentally spilled money all over the freeway in San Diego, and now police say all the people who grabbed dollar bills have to give them back.
Mon, November 22, 2021
No Point Conversion: Boyler Alert
Luke and Andrew try to make sense of the bewildering 3-7 Seahawks after another painful loss. They also discuss the state of Baker Mayfield, who looked terrible yesterday in an ugly Browns win over Detroit.
Mon, November 22, 2021
#3559 North Of Strangers, South Of Lovers
Andrew is preparing for his first phase of Jury Duty later today, Luke is making plans to crash Andrew’s upcoming Hawaiian Vacation, and an Australian journalist finds himself in hot water for not listening to Adele’s latest release.
Fri, November 19, 2021
#3558 Vice President Of Trampoline-Related Dunking
The original Philly Phanatic is back, and the Phill-In Phanatic isn’t too pleased about it. Plus, Luke and Andrew receive a very moving message from a listener who’s found an incredible use for the TBTL Sound Machine.
Thu, November 18, 2021
#3557 The Truth About Cops And Robbers
Andrew has a VERY EXCITING update about the new TBTL SpaceHey community. Meanwhile, Luke is bracing himself for an upcoming movie about a radio journalist, which he knows is going to make him sob.
Wed, November 17, 2021
#3556 Ghost Duck Of Christmas Future
A new report suggests that people should stop sucking-in their guts, because it’s not good for your health. This is really hitting Luke where it hurts. Plus, Andrew’s been chopping it up with listeners on the new MySpace site, and he’s lovin’ it.
Tue, November 16, 2021
#3555 What’s A Meta, You?
MySpace is back, baby! Sort of! And Andrew is looking for friends. Plus, an interview with a 105 year old woman who just broke a record gets real honest real fast.
Mon, November 15, 2021
#3554 Mike Check
Luke and Andrew remember their friend and TBTL Legend Mike Frizzell, with some help from Jen “Flash” Andrews and Bill Radke, who knew him well. Click here to donate to help Mike’s family or to bid on some classic TBTL merch to support the cause.
Fri, November 12, 2021
#3553 Thumb And Thumber
Luke goes knocking on doors in his new apartment building on a quest to find a spice. But are his new neighbors ready to meet him like this? He and Andrew also celebrate the 51st anniversary of Oregon’s famous whale explosion...and they find out it wasn’t the only one.
Thu, November 11, 2021
#3552 Quid Pro No
Luke and Andrew explore their differing personality types through a conversation about ranch dressing. They also discuss a couple of head-scratchy art projects that popped-up in the news this week, including the apparent destruction of an original Banksy work.
Wed, November 10, 2021
#3551 You’re Boaring Me To Death
Luke has a terrifying encounter just outside Pleasanton, California, which doesn’t sound like a place where you should have a terrifying encounter. Oh, and Paul Rudd is the Sexiest Man Alive according to People Magazine and Stephen Colbert.
Tue, November 09, 2021
#3550 Almond Milk Hotel
Luke and Andrew are saddened by the death of actor Dean Stockwell, who apparently tried to leave show business behind more than once. They also hear about a man who says he paid off his student loans by eating exclusively at Six Flags for 7 years.
Mon, November 08, 2021
No Point Conversion: Discount Double-Check That Vax Card
David From The Basement joins Luke and Andrew to discuss yesterday’s big Cleveland Browns win and what to expect when Russell Wilson returns to face Aaron “I’m Immunized” Rodgers next week.
Mon, November 08, 2021
#3549 Grouchy Or Pro-Fauci?
Andrew is confused by a mask he saw someone wearing in public this weekend, and he wants to get to the bottom of it. Plus, Luke’s home renovation project is stirring up some complicated emotions.
Fri, November 05, 2021
#3548 Diners, Diners and Diners
Luke swings by Andrew’s studio, where they throw open the phone lines and hear from listeners, including one caller who used frontier justice to teach an unruly kid a lesson in a movie theater. Plus, Andrew ordered some soup at a diner yesterday! And it was okay!
Thu, November 04, 2021
#3547 ASCII And You Shall Recievey
Listeners help Luke and Andrew with some details about Emoji vs Emoticons. Plus, Merriam-Webster’s embrace of the word “Fluffernutter” inspires a very important conversation about peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches.
Wed, November 03, 2021
#3546 Parent Groups Just Don’t Understand
A campaign to create a donkey emoji prompts Luke and Andrew to reminisce about their very earliest internet experiences. Plus, a journey through Luke’s new neighborhood puts him on the scene of a live TV news report.
Tue, November 02, 2021
#3545 Fry Another Day
Luke is settling into his new apartment, but also maybe slightly electrocuting himself in the process. Plus, a controversial “mega dorm” project replaces windows with virtual windows, while Mark Zuckerberg promises to make everything virtual, eventually. Oh, hi, Mark!
Mon, November 01, 2021
No Point Conversion: The Wentz On The Bench
Luke and Andrew are happy that the Seahawks absolutely dominated a game that they were supposed to dominate, but Andrew is still VERY sour about yesterday’s Browns loss and a Fantasy Football bad beat that he can’t fully believe.
Mon, November 01, 2021
#3544 Younger, Broker And More East Coaster
Luke learned some important lessons while moving apartments this weekend, the main one being “never move apartments.” Plus, a very young listener offers a new inspirational theme song for TBTL and the Tens of Listeners.
Fri, October 29, 2021
#3543 Blurst Fiends
Luke will be spending his Halloween weekend moving apartments, and he’s already wondering if he made a Terrible Mistake. Plus, Andrew recaps the top three horror films of all time with ten words or less. And PETA wants us to start referring to baseball bullpens as “Arm Barns.”
Thu, October 28, 2021
#3542 Excuse Our French Dispatch
Luke has now seen the new Wes Anderson film, which puts he and Andrew on the cutting edge of pop culture criticism. Plus, BJ Novak uses Instagram to reveal why his face is used on weird products around the world.
Wed, October 27, 2021
#3541 You Love To Z It
Forget “Bones or No Bones”, Luke and Andrew realize they’re playing a game called “Brains or No Brains” every time they turn on their mics. And today they have No Brains. They also get around to discussing the fascinating “ Bad Art Friend ” story that riled everyone up recently.
Tue, October 26, 2021
No Point Conversion: Keenum Was The Case That They Gave Me
Luke and Andrew find their beloved Seahawks at 2-5 with another painful loss last night. They also try to remember way back to last Thursday’s Browns win over Denver.
Tue, October 26, 2021
#3540 A Frustration Of Nipping Birds
Andrew receives a gift from a listener in an unusual way. Luke regrets buying chowder coffee at the airport. And listener Harper calls back to give some context to her recent misdemeanor.
Mon, October 25, 2021
#3539 Whatcha Dune Here?
Luke and his friends ended up accidentally hacking the mainframe this weekend, raising a moral conundrum. Plus, it turns out we’re all just waiting to find out if we’re going to have a Bones Day or a No Bones Day .
Fri, October 22, 2021
#3538 Unfashionably Late
Luke has an absolute NIGHTMARE of a morning in New York City with a story that has Andrew’s blood running cold. Plus, a plan to save a bunch of dogs using drones goes sideways when “The A-Team” shows up. (Today’s intro tape via Chris Fleming )
Thu, October 21, 2021
#3537 Slayed By The Bell
Luke is in New York City, where he is recruiting new TBTL listeners one at a time. Plus, some research shows that ambulance sirens may cause more harm than good.
Wed, October 20, 2021
#3536 A Whirling Dervish Of Passwords
Luke and Andrew realize at the last minute that they can open the phone lines and take calls from listeners. So they do! Plus, Luke is shocked to hear that Andrew had a college radio show.
Tue, October 19, 2021
#3535 Start The Steal
Luke swings by the studios of Walsh, Walsh And Doormat, which Andrew hopes smells okay for him. Plus, the highest-paid state employee in Washington just lost his job over a vaccination mandate. And a listener calls in with a fascinating story about breaking the law and getting caught.
Mon, October 18, 2021
No Point Conversion: Meme And Shout
Luke and Andrew lick their wounds after a couple of devastating losses for their beloved football teams this weekend.
Mon, October 18, 2021
#3534 I Hate A Swole Zonkey
Luke and Andrew discuss the rules of self-checkout kiosks at the grocery store and why Andrew is now on the wrong side of the law. Plus, a pack of zebra are on the loose in Maryland, and one zealous TV reporter thinks this is the story that will make him famous.
Fri, October 15, 2021
#3533 If You Can’t Tweet Them, Join Them
Andrew confesses to some embarrassing Twitter-related action this morning. Luke can relate. Plus, why you should never ask to see the chef at a restaurant, and other TBTL advice.
Thu, October 14, 2021
#3532 The Bus Stops Here
Luke and Andrew discover “the worst video game ever created,” which leads Andrew to a new obsession. Plus, is Stephen King out here just making up words like “orlesque”?
Wed, October 13, 2021
#3531 God Don’t Make No Junkets
Luke’s interview with a film director suffers some technical setbacks. Meanwhile, Andrew accidentally put on his Good Socks today, even though he didn’t need to. And “Power Out Linda” sets the record straight regarding her role on TBTL.
Tue, October 12, 2021
#3530 Not All Heroes Eat Grapes
Luke and Andrew are surprised to learn that a sixth iteration of Home Alone is coming to theaters, and that it features some of their favorite comedians. Plus, Paul McCartney continues to make headlines, this time by negging the Rolling Stones.
Mon, October 11, 2021
No Point Conversion: Clipboard Theo
Luke and Andrew brace for the future after the Seahawks lost their game...and their quarterback. And the Browns suffer a painful, high-scoring loss to Justin Herbert’s L.A. Chargers.
Mon, October 11, 2021
#3529 Don’t Praise The Portal, And Don’t Condone The Throne!
Luke stumbled on one of the weirdest, most fascinating stories about a rock band that he’s ever heard. It involves “Fake Zombies.” Plus, Paul McCartney says he didn’t break up The Beatles.
Fri, October 08, 2021
#3528 Chekhov's Cheesesteak
A San Francisco sandwich shop is eliciting a lot of confusion with its latest commercial. Plus, Luke blew out his voice again last night, and Andrew’s excited to see 4 Non-Blondes back in the headlines.
Thu, October 07, 2021
#3527 And You Don’t Believe In A Content God?
Andrew has jumped head-first into the surveillance game, and it’s paying off. Sort of. Plus, Luke’s awkward exchange in an elevator forces him to adopt a British accent from this day forward.
Wed, October 06, 2021
#3526 Wednesdays Are For The Walshes
William Shatner is going to space, but he’s still a jerk. And the results of this year’s Fat Bear contest creates an uproar. And listener Dave mark’s this year’s Trucktober festivities with a special poem.
Tue, October 05, 2021
#3525 Didn’t Know You Liked To Get Not Dry Though
Andrew’s adventures in plumbing go predictably sideways. Plus, Facebook, Instagram, and all their related products shut down for most of yesterday. Maybe that’s a good thing?
Mon, October 04, 2021
No Point Conversion: There’s Crying In Baseball!
Luke and Andrew say goodbye to a magical Mariner’s season, and they recap this weekend’s wins by the Seahawks and Browns (Sorry, Stu.)
Mon, October 04, 2021
#3524 Oh, Henry's!
Luke destroyed his voice this weekend rooting for his Seattle Mariners. But that doesn’t stop a podcaster! Also, farewell Ozy Media, we hardly knew thee.
Fri, October 01, 2021
#3523 A Loaded Sack Of Moose Face
Luke’s travelling up to Seattle this weekend to drink in that sweet Mariners playoff race energy. Plus, Netflix’s new, wildly popular offering “Squid Game” is creating issues for a fellow who’s phone number is used in the show.
Thu, September 30, 2021
#3522 Brother Can You Spare A BOGO?
Andrew receives a surprise email at the beginning of today’s show. Plus, Mick Jagger chills at a little bar in North Carolina, and it’s kind of charming as hell.
Wed, September 29, 2021
#3521 Ducks And Cover
Luke and Andrew realize that they’ve been missing a BIG DETAIL in their ongoing Duck Painting Coverage. Plus, a Danish artist pockets a bunch of government cash and calls it art. And Eminem is opening a restaurant called “Mom’s Spaghetti.”
Tue, September 28, 2021
No Point Conversion: First, Cousins...
Luke and Andrew try to make sense of the Seahawks’ 1-2 start after a loss to the Vikings. Meanwhile, the Cleveland defense almost murdered Chicago’s rookie QB. And the Mariners continue to keep it interesting, with only 5 games left to play.
Tue, September 28, 2021
#3520 Duck Tales
Luke and Andrew get an update on a mysterious duck painting, as well as a 40 million dollar conference call gone awry. Plus, a listener calls in with a story about getting a too-good-to-be-true deal on a kitchen appliance.
Mon, September 27, 2021
#3519 Opossumable Burgers
Luke is giving up coffee, at least for a week. Also, Alabama’s leading boudoir photographer and barrel racer is upset that the state has confiscated his opossum named Donovan.
Fri, September 24, 2021
#3518 Sea-Tac Is For Lovers
Luke stepped on a meatball, and then had a weird experience at the doctor’s office. These are unrelated events.
Thu, September 23, 2021
#3517 Brewster’s Oranges
Luke and Andrew go through the audio archives and play some long-forgotten TBTL intro tape. Plus, a YA author admits to compulsively sending made-up stories to Slate's advice columnist.
Wed, September 22, 2021
#3516 There Are No Trevors In ZZ Top
Andrew realizes he may need to see a men’s health specialist before he can perform his duties at an upcoming wedding. Plus, Demi Adejuyigbe released his final (?) “September” video yesterday. And listeners share tales of dog poop vengeance gone wrong and chefs taking ostentatiously long bathroom breaks.
Tue, September 21, 2021
#3515 The Buc-ee’s Stops Here
Luke spent the morning wearing a cowboy hat and yelling at the top of his lungs for a TV story. Meanwhile, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes becomes TBTL’s promotions department.
Mon, September 20, 2021
No Point Conversion: Titan-ic
Luke and Andrew discuss the Seahawks’ somewhat baffling loss to Tennessee yesterday and the Browns’ ugly win over Houston.
Mon, September 20, 2021
#3514 Somewhere Between Archie and Nietzsche
Luke joins the show from Texas, where he endured a boat tour guide whose sense of humor was...confusing at best. Plus, Gillian Anderson is asked an awkward question after her big Emmy win last night, but she handled it with aplomb.
Fri, September 17, 2021
#3513 Whiffs Of Winkler
A surprise attendee at the trial of the year reminds Luke and Andrew of Lucille Bluth. Or maybe George Bluth? Or is he more like Steve Buscemi in 30 Rock? We’ll figure it out. Plus, plant burglars are swiping valuable bonsai trees across the Twin Cities, and it’s kind of heartbreaking
Thu, September 16, 2021
#3512 The Brown Mile
The people of Trinidad are not happy with Nicki Minaj’s controversial claims about “her cousin’s friend” who supposedly experienced unusually personal side-effects of the COVID vaccine shot.
Wed, September 15, 2021
#3511 Luke's Strong Grandpa Energy
Luke and Andrew remember comedian Norm MacDonald, who died much too soon. And an anonymous listener describes how they were taken-in by the same exact printer/toner scam that we talked about last week.
Tue, September 14, 2021
#3510 You’ve Got Newsletter
Luke and Andrew call-up Kiki Lolo, who has a big personal announcement to make (and some RomComs to recommend.) Plus, Nicki Minaj riles the internet with an anti-vax tweet that is...dubious at best.
Mon, September 13, 2021
No Point Conversion: Some Offense
The Seahawks and the Browns both looked very good in their season openers yesterday. Sadly, only one of them won. It’s okay, though. It’s going to be okay.
Mon, September 13, 2021
#3509 Divide and Concur
Luke spent the morning wrestling with some cockamamie app with a terrible name in order to attend a virtual conference. Speaking of meeting software, some people are developing “Zoom Dysmorphia” after seeing themselves on their own computer screens all day. Also, Andrew drops the ball on several jokes, not unlike Nick Chubb in yesterday’s Browns game, which we WILL NOT talk about.
Fri, September 10, 2021
#3508 Jeepers Creepers, Where Did You Get Those Facebook Peepers?
Luke and Andrew face off in classic talk radio fashion over the new Ray-Ban sunglasses with cameras built into them. Plus, the sirens outside Luke’s window may be seriously impacting his broadcasting career.
Thu, September 09, 2021
#3507 The Buzzy End Of The Lollipop
Luke and Andrew listen to the Top Ten Happiest Songs Of All Time...as determined by neuroscientists.
Wed, September 08, 2021
#3506 Inking Outside The Box
The law finally caught up with a man who’d been running an overpriced printer cartridge scam for decades. And Luke and Andrew try to unlock the mysterious pricing schemes at a mall department store.
Tue, September 07, 2021
#3505 Braiding On A Curve
Andrew has some exciting new ideas for network TV shows, including “The Piano Man” and “The Pickle Jar Guy.” He and Luke also pay homage to actor Mickael K. Williams, who died this weekend. Plus, in Top Stories: Music Edition, Guns ‘n’ Roses get the power pulled on them, ABBA is reuniting digitally (?), and Lil Uzi Vert’s 24 million dollar diamond got ripped out of his forehead while crowd surfing (maybe).
Mon, September 06, 2021
#3504 Suit Yourself
Luke helps Andrew prepare for an upcoming wedding with some fashion and shopping advice. Plus, a listener is forced to do something nice at a drive-through window, and she is not happy about it.
Fri, September 03, 2021
#3503 Our Collective Uncle
Andrew goes on an emotional roller coaster ride with a traffic cop in Bellevue, Washington, while Luke walks a very thin negotiating tightrope with REI. Plus, we finally know what McDonalds’ Grimace character is supposed to be. Or do we?
Thu, September 02, 2021
#3502 I’m Not A Cyclist, I Just Pedal A Lot
Luke is still in Portland, instead of Philadelphia, where he was supposed to be interviewing some iconic sports mascots. He explains the lawsuit that kept him home. Plus, the tennis player who keeps taking long bathroom breaks finally gets booed after pulling his stunt again. And a woman is in jail after trying to pass a fake vaccine card with a dumb spelling error.
Wed, September 01, 2021
#3501 Grand Theft Go-Kart
Luke survived a cinematic action scene while trying to cross a bridge this morning. Plus, someone stole a dozen go-karts from Luke and Andrew’s favorite family fun spot. And a “fake” high school scams its way onto ESPN.
Tue, August 31, 2021
#3500 Dr. Hulkamaniac’s Monster
David From The Basement is here to crown this year’s official TBTL Song Of The Summer! Plus, listeners weigh-in on the great Dog Poop Debate of 2021. And a competitor at the French Open is accused of using bathroom breaks to cheat.
Mon, August 30, 2021
#3499 Fair Shakes
Luke found himself a little more nervous than expected at the Oregon State Fair this weekend, while Andrew had a pretty big scare of his own at home. Plus, Heggies Pizza just blew Luke’s mind with a tiny bit of frozen pizza advice.
Fri, August 27, 2021
#3498 Naving At My Gazel
Luke and Andrew find themselves slightly obsessed with the Milk Crate Challenge and with a new Steve Harvey project. Plus, a kind stranger saves the day for Luke and his Covid vax card.
Thu, August 26, 2021
#3497 Krampus Must Have Come Eaaarrrly!
Andrew discovers that he might have been on the same football team as a now-famous NFL coach...who might have soaped his locker. Meanwhile, Luke is in a very hidden valley, tracking down the roots of ranch dressing…
Wed, August 25, 2021
#3496 From S.H.A.G.s To Riches
Luke is on assignment in California, learning some fascinating things about search and rescue dogs! Plus, Andrew has some serious questions about a Seattle-area retirement community.
Tue, August 24, 2021
#3495 Top Gum
Luke and Andrew discuss their afternoon snacks, bad breath, and their own bad gum-chewing etiquette. They also talk about the somewhat troubling “click-bait-ification” of Netflix tiles .
Mon, August 23, 2021
#3494 I Fought The Law And The Dog Won
Luke’s day in traffic court almost hit a big snag, but then his dog Rudy saved the day. Plus, the Washington Post offers some good advice on how to remember people’s names.
Fri, August 20, 2021
#3493 Oh, The Shane
Andrew bought himself a Battery Daddy, and there ain’t nothing wrong with that. But the slightly bigger news is that the new, self-selected host of Jeopardy! is already stepping down in disgrace, and the world is rejoicing. Today’s opening tape comes from Cassie Workman ( @GhostCassie on TikTok)
Thu, August 19, 2021
#3492 Voight Where Prohibited
Luke finds himself in traffic court, while Andrew finally beats The Oregon Trail game. Plus, a reporter for The Ringer discovers many more reasons why the new host of Jeopardy! was a bad pick...including the fact that he received almost $300K in PPP loans while he was employed as an executive producer.
Wed, August 18, 2021
#3491 Honey I Shrunk The Couch
Luke wandered around the remains of an old dry cleaners yesterday, looking for the clothes he’d left with them when they were still in business. Meanwhile, Andrew has some new CNN documentaries to putter around with. And an expert offers advice on how to properly engage in small talk.
Tue, August 17, 2021
#3490 The Devil’s Swab
Luke got two Covid tests yesterday, and it was quite the afternoon! Plus, David From The Basement swings by to announce the TWO remaining finalists for this year’s TBTL Song Of The Summer!
Mon, August 16, 2021
#3489 Hey Gorgle, Take Me To Nortflorx
Luke and Andrew geek out over “Nestflix,” a website showcasing the fake movies and TV shows nested inside real movies and TV shows.
Fri, August 13, 2021
#3488 Gallagher’s Hammer
Luke is headed off to a remote cabin in the woods (without electricity) for one of the hottest weekends of the summer. Plus, Andrew is very excited that some classic De La Soul records are about to be available via streaming services.
Thu, August 12, 2021
#3487 You’ve Got MEL
A lot happens on today’s show, but the important thing to know is that Andrew stumbles on a private investigator’s website that lists all the ways swingers secretly let other swingers know that they are swingers...one of which is “garden gnomes.”
Wed, August 11, 2021
#3486 A Cymbal Plan
Luke and Andrew react to the breaking news that Jeopardy! has officially announced its new hosts. Plural. Plus, Luke had a magical night at the Hollywood Bowl. And Seattle locals set Andrew straight about Bartell Drugs.
Tue, August 10, 2021
#3485 From Busk Till Yawn
Luke discovers that a Los Angeles landmark very close to his heart disappeared, seemingly overnight.
Mon, August 09, 2021
#3484 A Boloney Comb?
Luke almost ruined an international business deal in Los Angeles, and Andrew has some serious questions for buskers in Seattle. Plus, Andrew’s ancient cat is now making trouble for other families, too.
Fri, August 06, 2021
#3483 Bodok Steaks
Luke and Andrew are gearing up for their respective outdoor adventures this weekend...just in time for the first real rain of the summer. Plus, more details are emerging about the supposed new host of Jeopardy! , and they aren’t great.
Thu, August 05, 2021
#3482 Who OSHAs the OSHA?
Luke blocks Andrew on Twitter. It’s a whole thing. Plus, Jeopardy! may have chosen its new host and -- if they have -- a lot of people aren’t happy with the pick.
Wed, August 04, 2021
#3481 Burbsketball
Day 2 of Luke’s new workout routine has him worried that he might have broken gym etiquette. Plus, Australian birds are teaching each other how to open garbage bins, and it’s the end of an era for a classic Pacific NW beer.
Tue, August 03, 2021
#3480 Ya Been Stinkin’ Up My Sweaters!
David From The Basement swings by the studio to reveal the final four contenders for this year’s TBTL Song of the Summer and to discuss some VERY BIG Lord of the Rings news.
Mon, August 02, 2021
#3479 A Swimple Plan
Luke is back with all kinds of stories from his summer break. Also, Andrew might have caught a very important home run ball in a parallel universe.
Fri, July 30, 2021
#3478 Happy Trailers To You!
Luke and Andrew close out the 2021 TBTL Summer Games with more of the Movie Trailer Challenge!
Thu, July 29, 2021
#3477 And Other Topical Things, Too!
Luke and Andrew try to stump each other with some hand-picked movie trailers for a game that Listener J-Dog (how did he get that name?) invented in a parking lot.
Wed, July 28, 2021
#3476 Doobie Trap!
Marissa in Maryland is back with another Michael McDonald challenge for Luke!

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

#4455 Scott Pelley Vs. The World

#4454 Pranks For Sharing

#4453 The Case Of The Garbage Can Dust-Up

#4452 May The Hand Of Marriott Guide You

#4451 A Way With Worlds

#4450 The Devil’s In The Detailing

#4449 Imaginary Tradio

#4448 I Just Blueskied Myself

#4447 The Height Of Comedy

#4446 The Manchurian Burbank

#4445 Making Mr. Wrong

#4444 Bolstering On A Budget

#4443 Better Off Fred

#4442 This Is So Boarding And Forever Taking

#4441 Mother Tootin’ Son Of A Biscuit!

#4440 HOV Actually

#4439 The Eyes Have It

#4438 Don’t Throw The Bread Out With The Basket

#4437 Today's My Flursday

#4436 Stupid Head And The Other One

#4435 (Part 2): The Fix Is In

#4435 I Saw The Sign

#4434 Resident Allium

#4433 Silly Rabbit, Don't Push The Kids

#4432 Mr. Fubo Meets Dr. Roku

#4431 Well I’ll Be Spranged

#4430 In Media Res

#4429 I’m Bada-Booming Here!

#4428 Calendar Boys

#4427 The Lamb Of Gosh

#4426 Lefty Tighty Righty Loosey

#4425 Balding Gray

#4424 The Duplassity Of Human Nature

#4423 Floor & Decor + The Machine

#4422 Sew Me, Sew Me For What?

#4421 Like The Egg Prices Of The Sky

#4420 You’ll Never Believe What These Local Podcasters Just Said!

No Point Conversion: Darnald It All

#4419 Capitol Thrills

#4418 ASCII Anything

#4417 More Like Adrien Grody

#4416 Brother Could You Spare A Yub Nub?

#4415 It-Is-What-It-Is Clips

#4414 Bell Shocked

#4413 Delayed Dadification

#4412 Disky Business

#4411 Watching My Figures

#4410 Could God Make A Pizza So Healthy Even He Wouldn’t Eat It?

#4409 The Cruddy Kid

#4408 FCC Your Way Out

#4407 Molina On Me

#4406 Bike Curious

#4405 Melon Parties And The Infinite Sadness

#4404 Bad Coach: Port Of Call

#4403 Just Some Barry That I Used To Know

#4402 Spewy Spewed So Chazmo Could Die

#4401 Tottenham Two-Step

#4400 Tottenham Quadrangle

#4399 Putting Some English On It

#4398 Your First Meal

#4397 A Boy named SuTab

#4396 Talk Of The Town Hall

#4395 Little Free Login

#4394 She Slings Slices Down By The Seaside

#4393 A Real Kick In The Pence

#4392 Points On The Front End

#4391 Go Tree Frogs!

#4390 It’s Giving Marmaduke

#4389 Eggers Can’t Be Choosers

#4388 Whale Tales

#4387 It’s A Wet Heat

#4386 Caricature Study

#4385 Bar Keepers Situationship

#4384 You Could Have Banned It Longer

#4383 Blazing Sandworms

#4382 Round Pizza Option

#4381 Mr. Steal Your Soup

#4380 Hacking The Koosh

#4379 All The Zerg Down