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TBTL- Too Beautiful to Live

1,446 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2.2K ratings

TBTL (Too Beautiful to Live) is a daily weekday podcast from Luke Burbank and co-host/producer Andrew Walsh. It is about life, current events, popular culture, puttering, serial boat ownership, and Tonight Pants. Hotline: (206) 414-8285.

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Episodes

#3061 Hair Up, Guitar Down

December 25, 2019 19:54 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

Luke, Andrew, Genevieve and Camaro Kev make Christmas kind of weird with today's edition of the TBTL Newlywed Game. Today's question involves a deserted island (but not a desert island.)

#3060 Barking Up The Wrong Christmas Tree

December 24, 2019 18:10 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

In round 2 of the TBTL Winter Games Newlywed Game, Luke, Andrew, Camaro Kev and Genevieve make some tough decisions involving food.

#3059 Let The TBTL Winter Games Begin!

December 23, 2019 18:11 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MB

Luke and Andrew are joined by Camaro Kev and Genevieve (the longest-running co-bro of Andrew's life) to kick of the 2019 TBTL Winter Games: Newlywed Game Edition! Today's topic: First Dates.

#3058 The War on "Thickemas"

December 20, 2019 18:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

TBTL pal Celene Ramadan stops by to share the heartwarming story of "Thickemas", in which she became unlikely friends with America's favorite 80's TV Dad. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

#3058 The War on "Thickemas"

December 20, 2019 17:45 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

TBTL pal Celene Ramadan stops by to share the heartwarming story of "Thickemas", in which she became unlikely friends with America's favorite 80's TV Dad. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

#3057 Five Songs I Love About You

December 19, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Luke's daughter and resident music-knower Adelaide drops by to talk about her Top Five songs of 2019. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

#3056 Snitches Get Best Wishes

December 18, 2019 20:30 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

Gary Larson talks to the New York Times about the future of the Far Side, and Adam Driver walks out on Terry Gross in the middle of a Fresh Air interview. Plus, Luke and Andrew ask the Tens of Listeners for some help with a special project. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

#3055 We Have The Schmaltz!

December 17, 2019 19:48 - 1 hour - 34.7 MB

Andrew faces some demons with a spatula and an apron. Plus, Curtis Flowers has a taste of freedom thanks in part to the In The Dark podcast. And Luke is skeptical of a story of an ancient "disposable" cup. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

No Point Conversion: Cruisin' For A Susan Edition

December 16, 2019 21:53 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MB

Luke and Andrew (and a new friend) got together to watch both the Seaawks and the Browns games yesterday! The Seahawks won a game over Carolina that got much too close near the end, and the Browns lost in a disastrous way to a pretty bad Arizona team.

#3054 A Lifetime Of Late Nights

December 16, 2019 20:30 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Andrew had a long weekend of bailing on parties and rollerblading while hungover. Plus, a story in the The Atlantic looks at how the lack of landlines in the home is shaping our culture and our children. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

#3053 Bustin' Open Prayer Tins

December 13, 2019 21:54 - 1 hour - 33.2 MB

A listener calls-in with the most stressful parking story ever. We also hear about terrible AirBNB experiences and we get a passionate defense of Taco Time freshness. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

#3052 Meeting Of The Mental Misfits

December 12, 2019 22:20 - 1 hour - 40.9 MB

Luke and Andrew review the top Google searches of 2019 and come away with many questions. Plus, people are hacking home security cams, and it's freaky as heck. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

#3051 Hungry, Hungry HIPAA

December 11, 2019 18:44 - 1 hour - 39.1 MB

Luke takes his eye problem to the doctor's office, where he's in for a surprise. Meanwhile, Andrew takes his first rollerblading lesson, and someone is gluing hats onto pigeons in Vegas. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

No Point Conversion: Raaams, Daniel!

December 10, 2019 20:53 - 1 hour - 30.4 MB

Luke and Andrew look back at the Seahawks' loss to the Rams and the Browns' ugly win over Cincinnati.

#3050 Honey I Shrunk The Couch

December 10, 2019 18:59 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Luke has something very weird going on with his eyes, and it might be Travis Bickle's fault. Plus, Michael Rappaport's moose gag goes viral, and Wal-Mart stops selling sweaters featuring a coked-out Santa. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

#3049 Hunky Dad's Be Trippin'

December 09, 2019 19:40 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Luke and Andrew discuss bananas and their place in the art world. Plus, Luke's having some major laundry issues, and he has a great idea for a new (related) invention. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

#3048 B-B-Blockin' Out The Skaters!

December 06, 2019 20:42 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

An anonymous roller rink insider calls in, and Luke and Andrew discuss Hillary Clinton's Stern Show interview. . . . Today's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.com/TBTL80 and enter the code TBTL80 to get $80 off your first month.

#3047 The Beard Of A Much Younger Man

December 05, 2019 21:32 - 1 hour - 33.1 MB

Luke is expecting to see TBTL on some "Best of the Decade" podcast lists. Or else. Plus, Andrew confronts an awkward social situation head-on. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

#3046 Stock Home Syndrome

December 04, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 32.5 MB

Luke and Andrew discuss whether it's okay to call Baby Yoda "Baby Yoda" if he's not really Baby Yoda. Plus, TV remote controls and how they relate to middle age. And a listener offers an intriguing counterpoint vis-a-vis Silk Stalkings. . . . Today's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.com/TBTL80 and enter the code TBTL80 to get $80 off your first month.

No Point Conversion: Accidental Volleyball Edition

December 03, 2019 22:34 - 1 hour - 29.2 MB

Luke and Andrew break down the Seahawk's win over Minnesota and the Browns' continued misery.

#3045 Impossible Beef On Weck

December 03, 2019 22:07 - 1 hour - 28.1 MB

A TV commercial for a stationary bike (or "motionless bike" in Andrew's parlance) is angering the internet. Plus, Luke shares a behind-the-scenes text chain involving Seahawks football plans and disc golf. And listener Rachel shares her incredible "Denver Dossier" in an attempt to lure TBTL to her town. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

#3045 Impossible Beef On Weck

December 03, 2019 21:34 - 1 hour - 28.1 MB

A TV commercial for a stationary bike (or "motionless bike" in Andrew's parlance) is angering the internet. Plus, Luke shares a behind-the-scenes text chain involving Seahawks football plans and disc golf. And listener Rachel shares her incredible "Denver Dossier" in an attempt to lure TBTL to her town. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

#3044 Roll The Pain Away

December 02, 2019 21:59 - 1 hour - 35.3 MB

Andrew has joined the much-celebrated inline skating community. Plus, Tesla drivers find a way to sleep behind the wheel of a moving car using an orange. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

#3043 Yass Se Puede!

November 29, 2019 18:31 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

A TBTL listener calls-in to talk about the time she learned a surprising lesson about soap. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

#3042 Happy Blursgiving!

November 28, 2019 20:10 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

Luke tests and reviews his many meatless options for today's Thanksgiving feast. Meanwhile, Andrew celebrates Thanksgiving with a bunch of friends, but it is not a "friendsgiving." ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

#3042 Happy Blursgiving!

November 28, 2019 20:10

Luke tests and reviews his many meatless options for today's Thanksgiving feast. Meanwhile, Andrew celebrates Thanksgiving with a bunch of friends, but it is not a "friendsgiving." ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

#3041 Do I Say "Cameo" Funny?

November 27, 2019 19:52 - 1 hour - 38.4 MB

Luke introduces Andrew to the somewhat lucrative, somewhat awkward world of Cameo videos. Plus, Luke and Andrew are now Bitmoji Brothers, thus starting a bold new phase of their lives and their friendship. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Zola. Visit Zola.com/tbtl to get $50 toward your wedding registry.

#3040 Gravy Men And Butter People

November 26, 2019 20:24 - 1 hour - 42 MB

The disgraced Papa John gave an interview and made some bold proclamations about his pizza intake. Plus, They also stroll down memory lane and look back at all the craziness that went into 2010's "TBTL Summer Slam" shows. And they play a little Voicemail Roulette. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

No Point Conversion: In For A Penny

November 25, 2019 23:04 - 1 hour - 34.2 MB

Luke and Andrew recap this weekend's important wins by the Seahawks and Browns. They also discuss Aaron Rodgers' facial expressions and the Astros' unbelievable cheating scandal.

No Point Conversion: In For A Penny

November 25, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 34.2 MB

Luke and Andrew recap this weekend's important wins by the Seahawks and Browns. They also discuss Aaron Rodgers' facial expressions and the Astros' unbelievable cheating scandal.

#3039 Err On The Side Of Kookiness

November 25, 2019 18:54 - 1 hour - 28.2 MB

Luke and Andrew recently realized it's not okay to use "O.K." in work emails -- at least according to younger generations. TBTL Friendo (and colleague) Kiki Lolo joins the show to help explain the preferred "kk" response. Plus, Luke witnesses an airport bathroom miracle. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

#3038 Gatorade Is Thicker Than Water

November 22, 2019 20:18 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

Luke and Andrew discuss the latest Downeaster Alexa sighting, whether Rick and Morty are based on "brick and mortar", who will win their fantasy football match-up this weekend, whether Miles Garrett was the victim of a racial slur before his violent on-field outburst, their embarrassing, aborted attempts to be Serious Writers as young men, a weird song by Land of the Loops, an even weirder truck from Elon Musk, Music for Your Weekend, and whether or not Luke is going to get kicked o...

#3037 Grand Old Wag

November 21, 2019 20:40 - 1 hour - 31.7 MB

Luke discovers that his dog has a secret best friend, which makes him feel some feelings. Meanwhile, Andrew is finally realizing that he actually went to Australia last summer. And Luke discovers TikTok. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBokk.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!

#3036 Ed Nearan

November 20, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

Andrew's latest attempt to keep cars out of bike lanes doesn't end particularly well., but it does lead to a fascinating segment about Kidz Bop Karen. Plus, Luke is missing an airline receipt, which could lead to some lighter paychecks for him in the future. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.

#3035 Slightly Vertently

November 19, 2019 20:29 - 1 hour - 30.9 MB

Andrew accuses Luke of cyberbullying, while Luke deals with some cyberbullying of his own. Plus, Andrew's garbage paranoia helps out during Luke's interview with Alanis Morissette. And Luke discovers the Best Diner In The World, which he plans on buying with Andrew. Or Alanis maybe. ... Today's show is sponsored by Ethos Life Insurance. Visit EthosLife.com/tbtl toget started.

#3035 Slightly Vertently

November 19, 2019 19:33 - 1 hour - 30.9 MB

Andrew accuses Luke of cyberbullying, while Luke deals with some cyberbullying of his own. Plus, Andrew's garbage paranoia helps out during Luke's interview with Alanis Morissette. And Luke discovers the Best Diner In The World, which he plans on buying with Andrew. Or Alanis maybe. ... Today's show is sponsored by Ethos Life Insurance. Visit EthosLife.com/tbtl toget started.

#3034 Definitely Sag Eligible

November 18, 2019 19:43 - 1 hour - 32.2 MB

Luke and Andrew try to avoid Top Stories by focusing on the minutiae of TV commercials and satellite radio. Also, turns out Cuyahoga Clam Bakes are quite real, and a listener wants to know why. ... Today's show is sponsored by Earnest. Visit Earnest.com/tbtl to get a $100 bonus on a private student loan

#3034 Definitely Sag Eligible

November 18, 2019 18:49 - 1 hour - 32.2 MB

Luke and Andrew try to avoid Top Stories by focusing on the minutiae of TV commercials and satellite radio. Also, turns out Cuyahoga Clam Bakes are quite real, and a listener wants to know why. ... Today's show is sponsored by Earnest. Visit Earnest.com/tbtl to get a $100 bonus on a private student loan

#3033 Rolo Tony Browns Frown

November 15, 2019 23:04 - 1 hour - 32.9 MB

Phyllis P-Fletch Fletcher stops by to talk about her public radio stardom and Andrew's disgust with last night's violent football debacle in Cleveland. Plus, Rod Stewart's been holding onto a delightful secret for almost 25 years. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Boll & Branch . Use the promo code TBTL at BollAndBranch.com to get $50 off your first set of sheets.

#3032 Grand Carsony

November 14, 2019 20:44 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

A Russian airline passenger is punished for bringing his slightly overweight cat onto an airplane. Luke and Andrew do NOT approve of this punishment! They also try to figure out the best NFL colors for casual attire. (Btw, the title of today's show refers to the fact that SiriusXM removed the Johnny Carson channel from their lineup, something that is only barely mentioned on today's show. We had trouble coming up with a better title today.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Zazzle....

#3032 Grand Carsony

November 14, 2019 20:35 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

A Russian airline passenger is punished for bringing his slightly overweight cat onto an airplane. Luke and Andrew do NOT approve of this punishment! They also try to figure out the best NFL colors for casual attire. (Btw, the title of today's show refers to the fact that SiriusXM removed the Johnny Carson channel from their lineup, something that is only barely mentioned on today's show. We had trouble coming up with a better title today.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Zazzl...

#3031 Phenomenal G-I-Fs

November 13, 2019 22:02 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB

Today on the show we meet Mary, an active member of the TBTL community who's never heard even one episode of the show...until now. Plus, the roll-out of Disney+ does not go as smoothly as Mickey Mouse had hoped. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Boll & Branch . Use the promo code TBTL at BollAndBranch.com to get $50 off your first set of sheets.

No Point Conversion: Happy Little Footballs

November 12, 2019 23:04 - 1 hour - 31.1 MB

Luke and Andrew recap last night's sensational Seahawks / 49ers game and the Browns' victory over Buffalo.

#3030 Unrelentingly Calm

November 12, 2019 18:55 - 1 hour - 37.4 MB

Andrew regrets his behavior during last night's Seahawks game, reminding Luke of times he's lost control (and almost lost friends) due to his fandom. Plus, scientists discover a teeny, tiny, itsy-bitsy deer that they thought was extinct. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

#3029 Carry On My Midnight Cowboy

November 11, 2019 19:40 - 1 hour - 31.4 MB

Hollywood power broker and TBTL Friendo Win Rosenfeld joins the show to defend Billy Joel's music. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Zazzle. Visit Zazzle.com/tbtl to receive 20% off.

#3028 Sneeze Out Your Problems

November 08, 2019 20:06 - 1 hour - 36.9 MB

Luke got a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Alanis Morissette's new musical, and he's blown away. Then the listeners dazzle us with disgusting tales of finding rhinoliths in their children's bodies in this week's Email Frenzy! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

#3027 Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Become Scatmen

November 07, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 32.9 MB

Luke and Andrew pay tribute to their friend Bean Baxter, who's retiring after 30 years of iconic LA radio. Plus, actors are FREAKING OUT over plans to include a computer recreation of James Dean as the star of a new film. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

#3026 Lowes To The Left Of Me, Applebee's To The Right

November 06, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 37.7 MB

Luke joins the show from Chillicothe, Missouri, where apparently sliced bread was invented. Meanwhile, Andrew continues his fight with North Carolina over their "First in Flight" designation. Plus Luke discovers a Billy Joel song that lands him in some hot water, and Andrew has a new favorite GIF, but doesn't know what to do with it. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

#3025 Thag Is Not Doing Well

November 05, 2019 18:40 - 1 hour - 34.2 MB

After a brief half-decade hiatus, the popular segment "What Are You Doing Here?" is back! Luke and Andrew check-in with listener Lindsey, who's been listening to TBTL while she's out hiking the Appalachian Trail. Plus, the Walshelm Scream makes it into another professional production! . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

No Point Conversion: Hello, Mr. Hollister!

November 04, 2019 21:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MB

Luke and Andrew celebrate another Seahawks win and lament another Browns loss.

Guests

Nora McInerny
4 Episodes
Ken Jennings
3 Episodes
Chris Gethard
2 Episodes
Hari Kondabolu
2 Episodes
Bob Newhart
1 Episode
John Hodgman
1 Episode

Books

Thicker Than Water
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

@chrisfluming 1 Episode
@maxandivan 1 Episode
@rachelwenitsky 1 Episode
@nickciarelli 1 Episode