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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.

5441 Episodes

#4528 That’s Nacho Business

Luke wants Andrew to say it’s okay to not wash your hands after you use the bathroom when you’re home alone. But Andrew won’t concede. We also hear from a listener who is still steamed over something that happened to her at a concert ten years ago.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

#4527 The World’s Longest Dad Joke

Andrew saw a concerning post on Bluesky that has him worried about the future of his favorite thermostat. He and Luke also check-in on the TBTL voicemail line again, where they have messages concerning old coots at baseball games and the dangers of parents explaining swear words to their kids.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

#4526 Our Lady Of Perpetual Prizes

Day three of their voicemail odyssey brings Luke and Andrew to toilet-talk town, where one generous listener has a gracious bathroom offer for all TBTL Tens. Plus, Andrew is working on a screenplay that takes place in Luke’s bathroom.

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

#4525 Big Pinchers Keep On Pinching

In their ongoing efforts to listen to every message on their voicemail line, Luke and Andrew delve into Tens’ garbage anxiety (and the anxiety of their trash collectors.) Andrew also accidentally flirts with a listener.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

#4524 Kirst Almighty

The TBTL voicemail line has been filling up, so Luke and Andrew invent a fun way to listen to as many listener messages as possible.   

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

#4523 The Dankest Generation

Luke had a personal item confiscated by the TSA this morning, and it’s all Andrew’s fault. They also learn that Luke has apparently entered the Brain Rot Internet, whatever that is. 

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

#4522 The Express Train To Headbutt Town

There was some DRAMA-RAMA on Luke’s flight yesterday, but luckily he wasn’t involved. Plus, one of the TBTL Junior Sluggers is up for a big award, but he could use your votes.   

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

#4521 Muttley Crüe

Luke and Andrew discuss the bizarre story of police arresting Chuck E. Cheese -- in full uniform -- in the middle of the restaurant in front of kids and their parents. They also find some time to review mugshots of politicians from the early 2000s.   

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

#4520 Kings Of Deion

One of Luke’s biggest sports heroes from his childhood died this week. He tells Andew all about the late Ryne “Ryno” Sandberg. They also discuss Deion Sanders’ surprisingly candid and inspiring announcement about his serious health situation. And Luke’s got a Jeopardy! hot take that he needs to air out.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

#4519 And You Don’t Believe In A Todd?

Luke and Andrew trade notes on their respective trips home from Friendship, Wisconsin, as they settle back into post-Thon life. They also discuss a clip from an airline commercial that is going viral, and the soda jingle that Andrew says is the song of the summer. 

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

#4518 The Towel Of Babble

Luke, Andrew and Jon wistfully wrap-up their time in Friendship, Wisconsin with the final show of this year’s TBTL-a-Thon. They hear from Tens of listeners calling into the show and read an award-winning poem about friendship and Minecraft by a 7-year-old in Norfolk.  Click here to donate and participate in this year’s TBTL-a-Thon!  

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

#4517 It’s Michael Goc Somewhere

Luke, Andrew and Jon’s adventures in Friendship, WI, continue with a visit from local historian Michael Goc, who surprises them with a TRULY historic gift! They also discuss their big appearance on the local radio station this morning, and how they almost blew it.    Click here to donate and participate in this year’s TBTL-a-Thon!  

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

#4516 What About Bob?

Luke, Andrew and Jon make another new friend in Friendship, Wisconsin! Local radio host (and Andrew’s new favorite celebrity) Bob Goff of “Bob In The Morning” makes a surprise visit. They also finish the story they started yesterday about the friends who had a falling out over airport pickups.  Click here to donate and participate in this year’s TBTL-a-Thon!  

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

#4515 TBTL On The Record!

Luke, Andrew and Jon continue their adventure in Friendship, Wisconsin! Andrew is trying to win a local radio contest, Luke is sleeping on a water-proof mattress, and Jon is taking care of TBTL-a-Thon business. They also get a surprise visit from a local reporter during their live broadcast!  Click here to donate and participate in this year’s TBTL-a-Thon!  

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

#4514 Live From Friendship!

It’s happening! It’s really happening! Luke, Andrew and Jon broadcast their first live show from beautiful downtown Friendship, WI. They discuss some of the most surprising area headlines, the bug situation in the midwest, and whether or not they are local celebrities (yet.) And they take calls!

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

#4513 The Man Who Brought The Rock N Roll Edge To The Chipmunks

It’s a big day on TBTL! Jon joins Luke and Andrew to finally unveil this year’s TBTL-a-Thon theme and thank-you gifts! They also discuss CBS’s suspicious cancelling of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the defunding of public media and -- to cheer things up a little bit -- garbage-related drama in Andrew’s neighborhood.   

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

#4512 It’s About Tim

Luke tries to figure out if he’s living in a scene from the Simpsons. Andrew finally listens to a podcast that’s been on his list forever…and comes away disappointed. And film studios and filmgoers are mad about AMC’s plan to play more commercials before movies. 

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

#4511 Turning Water Into Wifi

Luke is at war with a luggage company (and, by proxy, Adrienne Brody.) Andrew tries to help by summarizing the plot of Joe Vs The Volcano to the best of his ability. 

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

#4510 Papa Murphy Was A Rolling Stone

Luke just bought the most amazing piece of technology in his life, but he’s conflicted about it. Andrew is conflicted about something that happened to him in a restaurant recently. They also discuss Times Square, pizza crust, David Letterman Top Ten Lists, and -- of course -- Cal Raleigh winning last night’s Home Run Derby.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

#4509 Getting Yammered

Luke enjoyed a very special weekend with his siblings. Andrew has an announcement/apology/request. And listener Bill has the 411 on a classic Seattle fish sign. 

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

#4508 A Boy Named Zoo

Luke introduces Andrew to a 25-year-old U2 video that stars John Madden and a frustrated place kicker. They also discuss Luke’s adventures in (and trying to get to) Manhattan, KS. And Andrew might pet a dog later today.  

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

#4507 For The Greater Glory Of Toomgis

Andrew begrudgingly admits that a listener was right about something. Luke speculates on Oliver Stone’s football fandom. And one of TBTL’s favorite babies gets surprisingly political. 

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

#4506 Fantasize Mas

Luke went into the lion’s den of Yankees stadium yesterday and had one heck of an adventure. And Andrew has questions about the folks who knocked on his front door during his lunch break yesterday.   

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

#4505 Restoring The Raisin Sun Glitch

Luke took the most dangerous nap in the world this morning. He also got to interview Bridget Everett and didn’t even cry once. He and Andrew also hear from a listener who had her own “Code Brown” experience during a Thanksgiving jog. 

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

#4504 Don’t Psalt My Game

Jon joins the show from Friendship, Wisconsin, where he’s getting a scouting report for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon. He’s got eyes on the new TBTL billboard and the historical society building where he and Luke and Andrew will be broadcasting in a couple of weeks. Also, Luke shares his new Tiktok obsession, which involves an AI-generated Bigfoot preacher.   

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

#4503 Big Mac And Me

Luke and Andrew try the Tiktok “Big Mac Challenge” to see if they can each eat the double-decker burger in one minute or less.   

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

#4502 Is Bowling A Hot Dog?

Luke literally kicked a hornet’s nest yesterday. Also, Andrew’s reading another book he doesn’t like. And they use the internet to learn what their names would be if they were blues musicians.   

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

#4501 Twisted In The Wind

Luke is weirdly intrigued by a new Tiktok food challenge that he might try live on TBTL. Andrew is breaking open container laws in an attempt to win the title of Mr. North Aurora 2025. And an artist is fooled into thinking she’s selling her work to Lady Gaga when it was really an imposter, but she still got paid, so….? 

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

#4500 Titanicly Drunk And Extremely Regretful

Andrew is excited to receive an email from one of his favorite podcast hosts. Luke is anxious about an upcoming party that he doesn’t have time to prep for. And they discuss the age-old “quality vs quantity” debate when it comes to pizza.   

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

#4499 The Ultimate Snack Down

Luke is moving slow today after a Las Vegas weekend involving major podcast celebrities, a ringside UFC experience, and a fun day at the pool. Andrew is mad as heck about something regarding his YouTube account, but he refuses to talk about it. 

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

#4498 Deus Ex Mulchina

Luke shares his thoughts about children' s eating habits while Andrew tries to distance himself from his co-hosts hot takes. They also discuss the story of the Seattle bar being sued for playing music without paying ASCAP licensing fees. And Andrew’s eyeing a pile of free mulch across the street from him.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

#4497 These Booths Were Made For Sitting

Luke finds himself burgled (or maybe robbed or maybe theived?) in Las Vegas, and he’s not happy about it. And Andrew discovers a 20-year old letter from a friend that is blowing his gosh darn mind right now.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

#4496 The E Line Of Cities

Luke joins the show from Sin City, where he saw someone on the street that he never thought he’d see in real life.  He’s also gearing up for his big interview with Dana White, which he’s unusually prepared for.   

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

#4495 What You’re Seeing Is A Bad Clue

The day has finally come for a huge TBTL reveal! Jon joins Luke and Andrew to disclose the location of the brand new TBTL billboard and to announce the winner in the Great TBTL Billboard Hunt!

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

#4494 Gratuitous Knolling

Luke and Andrew have an update on the Great TBTL Billboard Hunt! And since Luke is in Los Angeles, they discuss movies, the film industry, and Andrew’s favorite place to exercise in Hollywood. 

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

#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

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