TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

TBTL

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.

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May 8 · 1 hr 44 min
#4723 Three Conferences Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Something happened to Luke during his 5K fun run yesterday that forced him to make a very important split-second decision. He and Andrew also discuss the "Blue Dot Fever" that is causing huge pop stars to cancel their summer tours. And Andrew's attempts to make elevator small talk crash and burn.
May 7 · 1 hr 51 min
#4722 Where The Sideburn Ends
An update from Coach Ben about the TBTL Junior Sluggers leads to a conversation about stirrup socks and laundry etiquette. Luke offers an impromptu review of the Sam Rockwell time travel movie Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. And a TBTL Ten gets a new job that is very relevant to Andrew's interests.
May 6 · 1 hr
#4721 Honk If You're Corny
Luke just landed in Boston after a long flight, and he's already getting ready to turn around and fly back home. Plus, Andrew explains a huge revelation he recently learned about "Honk If…" bumper stickers. And they pick up some interesting Roblox facts via a Tiktok video about infidelity.
May 5 · 1 hr 4 min
#4720 Grape-Nuts Bat Last
Luke and Andrew reminisce about being young and broke. They also discuss Luke's chastity watch (and what happened when he lost it), and why Red Lobster is playing a dangerous game by bringing back its Endless Shrimp promotion.
May 4 · 1 hr 5 min
#4719 Calendar Boy
Luke undertook a mechanical project yesterday and is still unsure if it was a good idea. Andrew had the perfect Saturday, until he didn't. And Andrew explains how the imaginary voices of listeners helped him solve a long-standing problem in his bathroom.
May 1 · 1 hr 12 min
#4718 The Dixie Dingus
Andrew went to his first Puppy Kindergarten class with Lucy and got a very big surprise! Plus, Genevieve got Lucy's DNA results back, so now we know what kind of dog(s) she is. And Luke is obsessed with a new short form show that has an ingeniously simple premise.
April 30 · 1 hr 33 min
#4717 Pussyfooting: The Industry Of Laziness
Luke unlocked a new fear on his flight down to L.A. It involved someone else's bladder. He and Andrew also discuss the state of Washington's lawsuit over "Buy One, Get One Free" pricing schemes. And a listener from Queens tells an amazing tale of a neighborhood spat with "an O. Henry ending."
April 29 · 1 hr 7 min
#4716 A Man Of A Certain Gravy
Luke and Andrew receive a curious piece of mail that ends up sending them down a salty, slippery memory lane. They also check the voicemail line to find stories of lost phones, perfect days, and -- of course -- filets of fish.
April 28 · 1 hr 5 min
#4715 KUMON Eileen
Luke found himself in his car, in the middle of the woods, without cell service, when he went out for a simple errand this morning. It took him four hours to get home. He and Andrew also dissect the playlist that a sports reporter allegedly made for her illicit paramour. And they discuss -- without spoilers -- the brilliance of DTF: St. Louis.
April 27 · 1 hr 23 min
#4714 Calling All Carbs
Luke helped Becca prep for her marathon this weekend by sharing his own expertise -- not running expertise so much as carb-loading know-how. Plus, the TBTL Junior Sluggers had a great weekend, as did TBTL's other rooting sports interests. And listener Ethan comes through with some important night court information as Andrew still awaits his jury duty fate.
April 24 · 1 hr 23 min
#4713 I Love It When You Call Me Big Puppy
Luke and Andrew mourn the abrupt closure of SBK, a Seattle karaoke joint that played a huge part in their late night marauding back in the day. Plus, Lucy the Puppy has completely changed Andrew's sleep schedule as well as his attitude about certain things -- but not Twisted Tea.
April 23 · 1 hr 23 min
#4712 Three Doors Up
Andrew stumbles upon a truly, truly disturbing photo while looking for something during today's podcast. He tries to edit it for Luke, but he only makes things worse. Meanwhile, Luke is amazed by the cost cutting measures of a new NBA owner known as "El Cheapo" -- and the fact that the league commissioner is defending the bozo. And Lucy The Puppy had a big day at Lowe's yesterday.
April 22 · 1 hr 13 min
#4711 Fade Into Luke
Luke and Andrew examine the case of three men who tried to pull insurance fraud by dressing up like a bear and destroying a car. They also discuss Luke's personal relationship with Jiminy Glick and some big news regarding his status as an Albanian-American.
April 21 · 1 hr 27 min
#4710 Roku Ruesday
Andrew goes too far in trying to help Luke with his Roku settings. Plus, Luke finds himself down a rabbit hole of music and artificial intelligence after a parachute stunt goes awry at a Virginia Tech football game.
April 20 · 1 hr 14 min
#4709 411 Is A Joke
Andrew got into a big fight this weekend…with his car. Meanwhile, Luke's attempts to meet his new neighbors are thwarted by impatient Jeep drivers. The Seattle Times FINALLY investigates the curbside garbage scam that Andrew has been telling everyone about for years. And the TBTL Merch Store has a new offering!
April 17 · 1 hr 14 min
#4708 Train Drops
Andrew gives Luke an audio-based quiz that is both perfect and completely imperfect for TBTL. It involves train sounds. They also discuss the story of the musician whose event was cancelled because he used A.I. to make his latest album.
April 16 · 1 hr 36 min
#4707 Can't Find A Bedder Cup
Luke and Andrew are in bad shape after a terrible night of Mariners baseball -- and that's just referring to their branding gimmicks. Luke has several mug-related emergencies during the show, while Andrew does everything in his power to tank the podcast with audio misfires. Meanwhile, the tennis shoe company AllBirds is transitioning into a…whatnow?
April 15 · 1 hr 32 min
#4706 What Does Thunder Look Like?
We have now heard from almost everyone involved in the Chappel Roan security guard controversy, and everyone seems surprisingly reasonable. Plus, Luke is digging the Justin Bieber's music at recent performance at Coachella, and Andrew makes a fool of himself with a local reporter. And a listener brings some FACTS when it comes to "the sound of lightning."
April 14 · 1 hr 17 min
#4705 This Is Not The Fifty Pounds You're Looking For
Luke's frustrating saga trying to return a set of dishes has him reconsidering his shopping style. Andrew is excited to bring some "Celebrity Birthday Segment" energy to TBTL. And former NYC Mayor / fraudster Eric Adams is trying to bump Luke lower down the list of famous Albanian-Americans.
April 13 · 1 hr 12 min
#4704 Statue Of Limitations
The Mariners finally unveiled a statue honoring Ichiro Suzuki on Friday, but the big reveal didn't go exactly as planned… We also get updates on the TBTL Junior Jalapenos and puppy/kitty relations in Andrew's house.

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

#4723 Three Conferences Outside Ebbing, Missouri

#4722 Where The Sideburn Ends

#4721 Honk If You're Corny

#4720 Grape-Nuts Bat Last

#4719 Calendar Boy

#4718 The Dixie Dingus

#4717 Pussyfooting: The Industry Of Laziness

#4716 A Man Of A Certain Gravy

#4715 KUMON Eileen

#4714 Calling All Carbs

#4713 I Love It When You Call Me Big Puppy

#4712 Three Doors Up

#4711 Fade Into Luke

#4710 Roku Ruesday

#4709 411 Is A Joke

#4708 Train Drops

#4707 Can't Find A Bedder Cup

#4706 What Does Thunder Look Like?

#4705 This Is Not The Fifty Pounds You're Looking For

#4704 Statue Of Limitations