TBTL- Too Beautiful to Live
1,446 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2.2K ratingsTBTL (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
#3024 Nose 4 Pot 2
November 04, 2019 19:54 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBA man who's had a balloon full of marijuana up his nose for 18 years finally gets it removed. Plus, Luke wishes Will Smith wasn't such a nerd. And we play another round of TBTL Voicemail Roulette! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3023 Heavy Meta
November 01, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBLuke falls in love with a bizarre TV show that is so meta it hurts. Also, Andrew offers The Worst Take Ever on a Microsoft commercial. And it's Friday, so get ready for some Music For Your Weekend! ... Today's show is sponsored by Ethos Life Insurance. Visit Ethos.com/tbtl toget started.
#3022 Night Of The Living Deadspin
October 31, 2019 19:33 - 1 hour - 48 MBLuke mourns the end of his favorite website, and Andrew turns Blursdays into a personal therapy session. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBokk.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
#3021 Bring In Da Malinois, Bring In Da Funk
October 30, 2019 18:07 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBLuke and Andrew pay homage to the MTV Spring Breaks of yesteryear and also celebrate military dogs. Plus, Luke's very favoritest website, Deadspin, may be on the precipice of extinction, and he doesn't know what to do. Today's show is sponsored by Earnest. Visit Earnest.com/tbtl to get a $100 bonus on a private student loan
#3020 Diners, Drive-Ins, And Doofuses
October 29, 2019 19:20 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBOur pal Nora McInerny hops on the line to talk about her life as a Reader's Digest celebrity. Plus, Grumpy Andrew picks the wrong restaurant to grump about...since it belongs in Luke's family. ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.
No Point Conversion: Raking Havoc
October 28, 2019 18:49 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBLuke and Andrew recap yesterday's Seahawks win and Browns loss in this week's No Point Conversion.
#3019 Xanadon't
October 28, 2019 18:07 - 1 hour - 43 MBAndrew is at a loss for words now that his Garbage Problems are over, so he and Luke discuss Terrible Mall Ideas, Overly Familiar Corporate Emails, and of course Concur Business Solutions (in painful detail). . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBokk.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
#3018 Keep My Sketch Out Of Your Mouth
October 25, 2019 18:26 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBLuke is tripping on DayQuil, and Andrew finds himself the victim of a car crime...again! Plus, we learn about a rare disease that causes people to ferment alcohol in their bodies when they eat carbs. And we have some seasonal Music For Your Weekend! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.
#3017 You're Entering A World Of T-Pain
October 24, 2019 17:15 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBLuke's been hanging with Danny Trejo and his posse! Plus,T-Pain gets T-Painfully honest with his fans. And the dirty Bronx staircase featured in the Joker film is drawing a new kind of crowd. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Literati. Visit LiteratiBooks.com and use promo code TBTLIVE for $20 off your first box. Plus, kids 3 and up get a special blacklight pen.
#3016 How Rooney!
October 23, 2019 19:12 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBWho said it: Andy Rooney or Mickey Rooney? Andrew makes-up a pop-quiz on the fly. Plus, Luke is staying at a fancy hotel in LA, where they don't ever want your feet to touch the floor. And a listener's garbage anxiety almost leads to his arrest! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3016 How Rooney!
October 23, 2019 17:51 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBWho said it: Andy Rooney or Mickey Rooney? Andrew makes-up a pop-quiz on the fly. Plus, Luke is staying at a fancy hotel in LA, where they don't ever want your feet to touch the floor. And a listener's garbage anxiety almost leads to his arrest! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.
#3015 Just Say No To Strugs
October 22, 2019 15:32 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBLuke quizzes Andrew to see if he understands the language of seagulls. (He doesn't.) Plus, Luke is preparing for his trip down to LA to interview Danny Trejo, who -- Andrew learns -- had a whole career before his big Snickers commercial. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
No Point Conversion: A Chronic Case Of Optimism
October 21, 2019 21:02 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBLuke and Andrew commiserate over the Seahawks' and Huskies' losses this weekend.
#3014 Nudges For Fudges
October 21, 2019 17:18 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBSecret moles inside the Seattle garbage department shed light on Andrew's ongoing garbage issues. Plus, Luke has his own graphic mole situation, the controversial Columbia marching band is re-instated, and the city of Kirkland, WA, declares war on dog poop. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.
#3013 An Embarrassment Of Sasquatch
October 18, 2019 20:29 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBLuke struggles with how to celebrate his dog's 6th birthday. Plus, a missing Sasquatch is re-discovered in a shocking way. And our favorite musical robot, The StuBot, joins us for some Music For Your Weekend. . . . 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.
#3012 Throw Bacharach Thursday
October 17, 2019 21:03 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBA "brainless blob" is debuting at a Paris zoo. Plus, Andrew comes across more evidence that James Cameron is the absolute worst. And a young hockey player wins the hearts and minds of an entire nation. (Well, he won us over, anyway.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Away Travel. Visit AwayTravel.com/tbtl and use the promo code TBTL to get $20 off a suitcase!
McMillan Men 10: It's Lay Down Time
October 16, 2019 21:48 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBLuke and Andrew recap the final episode of the first season of Amazon's Patriot.
#3011 Squirt McGirt
October 16, 2019 21:27 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBIt's a voicemail frenzy on TBTL! Plus, Andrew tries to quench his very specific soda cravings. And the City of Seattle gets heavily involved in Andrew's ongoing garbage pickup situation. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#3010 Klugey, Clunky, Danky And Janky
October 15, 2019 17:35 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBLuke gets sucked into the world of Fortnite after watching videos of the game. Is he going to become a gamer? Meanwhile, Andrew wants to play a "choose your own adventure" style radio game. . . . 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: The Agony Of Victory
October 14, 2019 21:55 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBThe Seahawks played the Browns yesterday, and it almost destroyed Andrew.
#3009 You're Entering A Wheel Of Pain
October 14, 2019 19:55 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBThis weekend saw more boat-related misadventures for Luke and some bad football feelings for Andrew. Plus, a woman loses her job at Panera Bread after revealing that the company uses frozen mac & cheese. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Away Travel. Visit AwayTravel.com/tbtl and use the promo code TBTL to get $20 off a suitcase!
#3008 Bad News Belts: The Riddle Of King Hippo
October 11, 2019 19:29 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBA celebrity sets up a sting to find out which of her friends is leaking her personal info, and it's pretty great. Plus, Andrew explains to Luke, once again, why Minecraft is so great. . . . Today's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.com/TBTL80 and enter the code TBTL80 to get $80 off your first month.
#3007 Garble The Things That Garble
October 10, 2019 20:09 - 1 hour - 35 MBTBTL Friendo Chris Hayes hops on the line to discuss Ted Cruz's brain, Salmon Rushdie's sexiness, and Chris' upcoming Live Show in LA. Plus Luke literally leaves the show to check on Andrew's garbage and the result is... not great. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBokk.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
MacMillan Men 9: Mum's The Word
October 09, 2019 22:31 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBLuke and Andrew set down their shotguns, put out a breakfast spread, and recap Season 1, Episode 9 of Amazon's Patriot.
McMillan Men 9: Mum's The Word
October 09, 2019 22:25 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBLuke and Andrew set down their shotguns, put out a breakfast spread, and recap Season 1, Episode 9 of Amazon's Patriot.
#3006 Honey, I Shrunk The Calzone
October 09, 2019 18:51 - 1 hour - 41 MBAndrew deals with a car break-in while Luke discovers some Surprising Stats related to how many people are downloading Nickelback songs worldwide (spoiler: it's not that many). . . . Today's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Visit HelloFresh.com/TBTL80 and enter the code TBTL80 to get $80 off your first month.
#3005 New Day TBTL!
October 08, 2019 19:22 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBLuke and Andrew tackle the big stories of the day, including whiskey "Tide Pods" and hotel room hacks. Plus, Andrew has an unfortunate update in his ongoing Garbage War. . . . 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.
#3004 TBTL Live At Sea!
October 07, 2019 18:36 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBTens upon Tens of listeners join Luke, Andrew and Sean DeTore to wrap up the TBTL 3000 tour...on a dang boat!
#3003 The Portuguese Hat Woman
October 04, 2019 21:02 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBLuke and Andrew make it back to Seattle and are preparing for tonight's live boat show! They discuss rats, giraffes, sidewalk drivers, and their beloved Seahawks.
#3002 Live In Brooklyn With John Hodgman!
October 03, 2019 13:51 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBJohn Hodgman joins Luke and Andrew on stage in Brooklyn to celebrate 3000 episodes of TBTL and settle an ongoing dispute with Luke over his new book, Medallion Status.
#3001 Botched Tow
October 02, 2019 17:42 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBLuke and Andrew arrive in Brooklyn ahead of their live show tonight. And Andrew is in love. They got to see the worst towing job ever. And we hear from a man at the very front lines of the meme wars.
#3000 Can We Stop-Down?
October 01, 2019 15:31 - 1 hour - 33 MBLuke, Andrew and Tens of listeners pack into an Orlando Waffle House to celebrate 3000 episodes!
#3000 Can We Stop-Down?
October 01, 2019 15:16 - 1 hour - 33 MBLuke, Andrew and Tens of listeners pack into an Orlando Waffle House to celebrate 3000 episodes!
#2999 Blocking Out The Snorers
September 30, 2019 17:34 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBLuke and Andrew make it to Orlando, but not without a few hiccups, or more accurately, violent snores. Plus Andrew makes some new Florida Friendos, and Luke's Vegan Experiment goes off the rails when he orders a large pizza to his hotel room.
#2999 Blocking Out The Snorers
September 30, 2019 16:47 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBLuke and Andrew make it to Orlando, but not without a few hiccups, or more accurately, violent snores. Plus Andrew makes some new Florida Friendos, and Luke's Vegan Experiment goes off the rails when he orders a large pizza to his hotel room.
#2998 New Jawboning Technology
September 27, 2019 21:13 - 1 hour - 43 MBHow did Luke and Andrew miss one of the most bizarre red carpet moments in recent history?? Plus, a story about wasabi and "broken heart" disease leads to some reminiscing about failed job interviews. . . . 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.
#2997 Smart Nerd Rebellion
September 26, 2019 18:57 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBAn Ivy League marching band disbands after some tomfoolery, and the creator of labradoodles has some regrets. Plus, Andrew shares a story of High School prankery from his own youth.
McMillan Men 8: Birdbath And Beyond
September 25, 2019 21:26 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBLuke and Andrew share a cold one, settle into their respective pipes, and recap Season 1, Episode 8 of Amazon's Patriot.
#2996 I Did An Art!
September 25, 2019 19:45 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBLuke and Andrew dive into the complex, fascinating history of the 80's hit "Take On Me." Plus, Andrew's ongoing war with the city garbage collectors is heating up. . . . 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.
#2995 Slimy, Grimy, And Stymied
September 24, 2019 18:20 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBLenny Kravitz has lost his sunglasses, and Luke and Andrew kind of love him for it. Also, a new Ken Burns documentary get Luke and Andrew reminiscing about their college days. . . . 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.
No Point Conversion: A CenturyLink Of Sadness
September 23, 2019 21:57 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBLuke and Andrew park outside Seattle's own "factory of sadness" to review a couple of painful losses by the Seahawks and the Cleveland Browns.
#2994 Smelling My Own Yeahs!
September 23, 2019 17:59 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBLuke meets a mysterious and ominous stranger on his morning jog. Plus, why you should never use a taco as a bookmark, and the Walshelm Scream makes its network television debut! . . . 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.
#2993 Shrimpin' Ain't Easy
September 20, 2019 18:39 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBLuke and Andrew's attempts to talk to strangers do not go well. Plus, a heartwarming story of a lost dog and the woman who loved her. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBook.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
#2992 The Finer Points Of Shampooery
September 19, 2019 19:27 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBA golden toilet has been stolen, and a fire burned down an artificial insemination plant for cows. Plus, Luke almost slipped and fell in a very disturbing way, and Andrew defends iPads. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
McMillan Men 7: The Structural Dynamics Of Fro
September 18, 2019 21:12 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBLuke and Andrew go to and fro, to and fro, as they dissect Season 1, Episode 7 of Amazon's Patriot.
#2991 The Bob Newhart Of Comedy
September 18, 2019 20:02 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBA cryptic message on the Far Side website has Luke and Andrew excited about the future. Plus, James Cameron is fighting with another underwater explorer, and Andrew was right all along about Aaron Sorkin. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Literati. Visit LiteratiBooks.com and use promo code TBTLIVE for $20 off your first box. Plus, kids 3 and up get a special blacklight pen.
No Point Conversion: Lipstick On A Pigskin
September 17, 2019 21:22 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBLuke and Andrew break down this week's wins by the Seahawks and the Browns. So why isn't Andrew happy?
#2990 The Castro Valley Commies
September 17, 2019 18:37 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBLuke and Andrew discuss the art of phone calls and Andrew's imaginary writing career. They also announce their guest for the NYC Show! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Honeybook. Visit TryHoneyBokk.com/tbtl to get to get 50% off!
#2989 The Boy With The Dawn Treader Tattoo
September 16, 2019 16:24 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBLuke and Andrew learn how to beatbox on the air, thanks to a handy-dandy worksheet. Plus, Luke tries to find out exactly how much money it would take for Andrew to get a tattoo of Narnia on his back. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.
#2988 Amuse-Pooch
September 13, 2019 20:29 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBAndrew comes down with a raging case of Pistachio Thumb while Luke is trying to wrap his mind around a T-shirt he saw in the airport right before his flight. They also review a list of the silliest dog names and offer up some Music For Your Weekend! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.