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TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

TBTL

Leisure, Comedy

4.82.3K Ratings

Overview

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.

5406 Episodes

#4493 Guess Of Honor

The Tens of Listeners are SO CLOSE to guessing where the new TBTL billboard is going up. Jon joins the show to offer the fifth and final clue in the Great TBTL Billboard Hunt! 

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

#4492 Lukebeard’s Castle

Luke has an update on his chat with William Shatner and Neal DeGrasse Tyson.  And Andrew has one less gingham shirt to his name, after Genevieve gave it to his TBTL co-host.  

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

#4491 The Separation Of Todd And State

Luke and Andrew talk about rumbles that they’ve been in, rumbles that they’ve heard about, and rumbles that they’ve avoided. Plus, Luke is feeling pretty nervous before his interview with Neil DeGrasse Tyson and William “Sabatage” Shatner. 

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

#4490 That’s Bunker Journalism

Luke and Andrew become obsessed with a bunker that’s for sale in Washington State. They also bond over their recent yard work exploits. And Andrew realizes he’s become obsessed with classic Nancy cartoons.   

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

#4489 Is There A Mrs. Broligarch?

Andrew had the perfect weekend. Luke’s mom shares an incredible perspective on the aging process. And Luke and Andrew finally discuss the infuriating story of a woman who accidentally tipped $5000 but couldn’t get her bank to stop the payment from going through.   

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

#4488 A Show About Almosts

Things are really heating up in the Great TBTL Billboard Hunt! Jon joins the show to offer Clue #4 and review some recent guesses. Luke and Andrew also almost develop a theory about fountains on TV shows. And Luke is angry that he has a hotel room with a nice view.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

#4487 The Man Who Brought The Medium Edge To The Casino

Luke and Andrew flutter from topic to topic and discuss everything from the heart medication Andrew isn’t taking to a couple of surprising upcoming performances at local casinos. Plus, Luke feels like he needs some closure after an awkward moment yesterday. 

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

#4486 Splinter Group

Andrew found himself in an honest-to-gosh negotiation with a robot yesterday and it kind of blew his mind. He also has an update on his recent finger injury, while Luke has been talking to a preacher at the World’s Largest Truck Stop. 

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

#4485 Rashomon, Not Rochambeau

Luke had an encounter at an airport bar that has Andrew ON EDGE. They also discuss the “world’s largest litter box” that Luke has accidentally built in his back yard. And they get a big update on the famous billboard along I-5 that has displayed wackadoo conservative messages for decades. 

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

#4484 A Litter Box For Bad Jokes

Andrew considers doing some home surgery during the show, but then thinks better of it as he deals with a painful injury. He and Luke also trade notes on the desperate and desolate conditions of modern day drugstores. And a listener has some solid phlebotomy advice.  

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

#4483 The Science Of Gravel

Jon swings by with an update and a BRAND NEW CLUE in The Great TBTL Billboard Hunt! Luke and Andrew also discuss gravel, Fish Sticks Baseball, and Luke’s recent adventures in glitter-bombing. And they celebrate a very special TBTL anniversary. 

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

#4482 There Won’t Be Blood

Andrew’s experience at the doctor’s yesterday gives Luke an idea for all-night phlebotomy parlors. They also discuss very early bidet advertising in Japan, which included the phrase “warm, but not surprising.”

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

#4481 How Many Licks Does It Take To Get To The Center Of A Landjäger?

Luke is working through some big concerns about a news assignment he may or may not accept. He and Andrew also talk about a classic case of Bunk Journalism involving Clint Eastwood and an Australian newspaper. And Andrew’s back on them Popsicles again. Big time.   

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

#4480 Nampa Knowm Howm

Luke and Andrew reflect on Marc Maron’s decision to end his podcast and the news that their old podcast network is essentially no more. They also discuss the new Pavement doc, which Andrew just watched, and the new Pee Wee Herman doc, which Luke is watching. 

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

#4479 I Bleat For You

Luke attended this weekend’s big TBTL Junior Sluggers game and came away with a very important memento. Andrew witnessed some pretty strange vibes online this weekend and wants to explore them. And Luke is still reeling from a dark prediction regarding his own well being. 

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

#4478 Literally Edmonds And Culturally Lutheran

Jon joins Luke and Andrew to reveal Clue #2 in the Great TBTL Billboard Hunt! Plus, Andrew engaged in some questionable behavior at Tuesday’s Mariners game. And Luke’s flight home from NYC might have been the weirdest flight he’s ever been on. 

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

#4477 A Rolling Walsh Gathers No Coffee

Luke enjoyed heavy metal music yesterday and got a fist bump from James Hetfield. Andrew found himself out late last night and without coffee this morning.   

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

#4476 What About Bobble?

Andrew is headed to the Mariners game tonight, where he hopes to get a bobblehead for Genevieve. He and Luke also discuss the TikTok trend of men calling each other to say “goodnight.”   

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

#4475 Brand Practice

Luke and Andrew reminisce about their experiences with The Magnetic Fields, grade school band practice, and strange things Luke has witnessed outside his hotel windows over the years. They also discuss HBO’s “bold” decision to call itself HBO again. 

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

#4474 Bright, Almost Neon Orange Hosiery

Camaro Kev swings by to tell Luke and Andrew about his time in some of the sketchiest dive bars the greater Vancouver, WA, area has to offer. They also get a much needed update from Coach Ben on the TBTL Junior Sluggers. And Andrew is still glowing after his day of hot Whirleyball action.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

#4473 Speedball Air Will Get You There

TBTL Business Boy Jon Sklaroff hops on the show to launch THE GREAT TBTL BILLBOARD HUNT! Can you guess where we’re putting up our billboard? Jon kicks-off the adventure by offering the first clue.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

#4472 Born In The Endzone, Thought Got A Touchdown

Luke had a mini-showdown on a recent TV shoot that almost required him to wear a camera on his head. Plus, he’s all fired-up about a recent obit that seems disingenuous. And Andrew got a new phone, so he’s in a weird place right now.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

#4472 Born In The Endzone, Thought He Got A Touchdown

Luke had a mini-showdown on a recent TV shoot that almost required him to wear a camera on his head. Plus, he’s all fired-up about a recent obit that seems disingenuous. And Andrew got a new phone, so he’s in a weird place right now.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

#4471 Go Off, Unhinged King!

Luke has a new nemesis in the air travel game. And she’s a two year old. He and Andrew also remember George Wendt, who passed away this week. 

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

#4470 Fifty Shades Of Jones

Andrew went to see Friendship yesterday, so he and Luke are able to give a proper (spoiler-free!) review. Luke also reviews a restaurant called Texas Roadhouse after spending 8 minutes there. And Andrew needs help picking a new phone. 

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

#4469 The Possible Over-Indexing Of Gordon Thomas

Luke saw the new Tim Robinson / Paul Rudd movie “Friendship” this weekend, and it was a whole happening! He and Andrew also reminisce about the time Luke pretended to broadcast an inning of a baseball game, and why Andrew would never even attempt such a feat. 

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

#4469 The Possible Over-Indexing Of Gorman Thomas

Luke saw the new Tim Robinson / Paul Rudd movie “Friendship” this weekend, and it was a whole happening! He and Andrew also reminisce about the time Luke pretended to broadcast an inning of a baseball game, and why Andrew would never even attempt such a feat. 

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

#4468 The Booty Keeps Score

Andrew reports back to duty after yesterday’s colonoscopy. And Luke finds a new Seahawks promo personally triggering (and also pretty cool.)   

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

#4467 Grounds Rules

An innocuous conversation about lawn care becomes a serious exploration of the human condition. Luke also tried a new beverage that blew his dang mind in New York City last week. It’s called “Iced Coffee.”

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

#4466 The Denny’s Was A Woman!

Luke managed to fly out of the most notorious airport in the country right now and is very happy to finally be back home. Andrew is now about 24 hours away from his colonoscopy, and he’s anxiously moving on to the most arduous phase of the prep.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

#4465 Suite Talker

Luke and Andrew discover that they both have the same recurring dream. Plus, Luke finds himself in the tiniest hotel room in NYC.  And Andrew becomes obsessed with tracking down a bad hotel he stayed at years ago.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

#4464 A Masculine Idea Of Truckery

Luke attended a Vegas-wedding-style vow renewal this weekend, complete with Elvis impersonator. And Andrew started his special pre-colonoscopy diet the only way he knows how -- by smashing his coffee pot into a million pieces.   

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

#4463 The Brown Mile

Luke overheard something in a hotel bar the other day that has him and Andrew both riled up. Plus, Andrew is starting to get very nervous as he receives more and more instructions leading up to his colonoscopy. 

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

#4462 Do Electric Lukes Dream of Waymos?

Luke “The Birthday Boy” Burbank just learned about the free soda situation in his hotel lounge, and life may never be the same again. He also had a very confusing soda-based interaction with a take-out restaurant. 

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

#4461 I’m Walken Here

A new Miller Lite commercial leads to the discovery of Luke’s not-too-shabby Christopher Walken imitation. Plus, Andrew places a phone call to solve a radio-related mystery. And a listener’s mom teaches her the proper way to make a prank phone call. 

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

#4460 Left, Right, and La Center

Luke miiiiiight have thrown away his driver's license at a gas station in Central Washington this week. So that’s not good. He and Andrew also take a very bizarre stroll down memory lane to revisit some of the many, many ads they recorded while they were with their old podcast network. 

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

#4459 The Thin Gray Line

Pigeon’s are going missing from New York’s parks, and one woman (dressed as a bird) aims to crack the case wide open. We also get the most poetic update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers yet. And Andrew opens up about the time he disguised himself as an Orioles fan to commit a garbage crime.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

#4458 I’m Not Feeling Punitive

Andrew recalls a time his boss’ boss made him very nervous. He and Luke also get a surprising update about the Kool-Aid / Flavor-Aid mixup in The Studio. And Andrew’s garbage collector seemed to appreciate the gift card left for him…we think. 

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

#4457 Trash Decisions

Andrew is anxiously awaiting today’s trash pickup after leaving a gift card for the garbage collector taped to his bin. Luke has an update on his wind-up watch, and Andrew has an update on the TBTL archives!   

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

#4456 Jax The Menace

Luke and Andrew discover a new Taco Bell commercial that is clearly based on an old SNL sketch that is a big part of TBTL lore. Plus, the coach whose son pranked Shedeur Sanders faces a HUGE fine. And a listener sharp-shoots The Mustard Man’s favorite tall tale. 

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 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.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 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!

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 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.   

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 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. 

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 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!

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 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.”

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 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. 

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

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