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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March 13 · 1 hr 28 min
#4683 Friggatriskaidekaphobia
Luke says he wants to start golfing more this summer, which of course leads to a long conversation about all of Andrew's childhood vehicles -- including a personal golf cart. They also discuss the snow that's falling in Seattle on a very special Friday The 13th.
March 12 · 1 hr 55 min
#4682 Ozark Is The Bluest Color
Luke honed his DJ skills at an art show yesterday, while Andrew was at home making the worst meal of his life. Luke's also been very much enjoying the new Stephen Conrad show, DTF: St. Louis.
March 11 · 1 hr 17 min
#4681 Houston, We Have A Pro Bono!
Luke's favorite ambient noise may be giving him bad dreams. But the really weird thing is that Andrew's been having the SAME bad dreams. Also, a hump-inflating scandal is rattling the world of camel pageants, and the story of two baseball players not shaking hands has led to more drama than expected. And Andrew, with the help of an eagle-eyed listener, is celebrating a very special anniversary today.
March 10 · 2 hr 14 min
#4680 Bottle Episode
Luke had a scary moment this morning while trying to clean his water bottles, but he caught it all on tape. Andrew learns that his once-nemesis is a huge deal on Bluesky. And they discuss the World Baseball Classic and why Andrew is rooting for Team Mexico.
March 9 · 1 hr 10 min
#4679 O'Hare Of The Dog
Luke spent the weekend trying to escape O'Hare airport, while Andrew spent the weekend trying to escape from an evil magician's dressing room. Plus, Luke is mad at A.I. for lying on his behalf, and an overseas listener takes us on an audio journey.
March 6 · 1 hr 14 min
#4678 You Give Me Femur
Genevieve joins the show to discuss her court plans after she learns she was ticketed during Operation Bus Chase. She also explains why she's so angry about her astrological sign, even though she doesn't believe in that stuff. Meanwhile, Luke is vibing off of Detlef Schrempf's Instagram feed, and Andrew learns he might be Baz To The Bone.
March 5 · 1 hr 42 min
#4677 Unc Angst
Luke had an emotional and educational experience at the Chicago Art Museum this morning. Andrew is disappointed that his perfectly calculated Bluesky post isn't going viral. And the Tens of Listeners are bringing sexy back to the Blursdays segment.
March 4 · 1 hr 40 min
#4676 Freud, Marry, Kill
Andrew is concerned about some pickles that he bought, so he does a taste-test on the air. Speaking of taste tests, he and Luke also dissect the viral video of McDonalds' CEO trying to eat a burger like a normal person. They also discuss going to the bathroom on airplanes and things the bible taught them about wine.
March 3 · 1 hr 22 min
#4675 Kalshi And Chill
Andrew saw something completely bonkers in a 1991 episode of Columbo, and he's trying to get to the bottom of it. Luke finds himself placing sports bets on the definitely-not-sports-betting app Kalshi. Luke and Andrew also have important updates on their respective traffic court appeals.
March 2 · 1 hr 51 min
#4674 50 Shades Of The Gray Lady
Luke and Andrew have some ideas on how to fix the internet. And newspapers. They also share the personal videos that they made for each other regarding Luke's newish Roku. And Luke is about to fight city hall over a parking ticket, and he can't wait.
February 27 · 1 hr 9 min
#4673 Orange You Glad You Asked?
Luke's attempts to get to the bottom of Andrew's citrus addiction leads to a bigger mystery about India's third-biggest newspaper. Plus, Luke makes plans to visit steamboat museums and chimney sweep museums during his stay in Missouri. And a listener from New Orleans calls in with an epic tale of line-cutting.
February 26 · 1 hr 6 min
#4672 Framily Planning
In a desperate attempt to attract younger listeners, Luke and Andrew discuss Reader's Digest, Beetle Bailey, and Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. at great length. Plus, Luke got kicked out of ANOTHER private event during his stay in Kansas City. And Andrew marches ever closer to adopting a dog.
February 25 · 1 hr 15 min
#4671 Oh, What A Feeling When Your Cat Is In The Ceiling
Andrew's cat is causing trouble. Luke is sick of everything being lemon flavored. Punch the Monkey is finally making friends in Japan. Mina Kimes might listen to McMillan Men (but probably won't.) And Luke and Andrew make plans for their eventual appearance on The Newlywed Game.
February 24 · 1 hr 12 min
#4670 The Biggest Mooser
Luke has a run-in with A.I. at work, and he doesn't like it. He and Andrew also discuss the phenomenal story of American gold medal figure skater Alysa Liu. And a listener takes a food related risk that nobody asked for.
February 23 · 1 hr 20 min
#4669 Glengarry, Glenn Close
Luke had a moment that was a little embarrassing and a little gross during his jog this weekend. Andrew had another adventurous Sunday in his neighborhood. They also discuss that time Buzz Aldrin punched a guy.
February 20 · 1 hr 25 min
#4668 If Not Who, When?
Luke and Andrew try to get to the bottom of art -- from Robert Therrien's sculptures to Lana Del Rey album covers and the most chaotic songs by the Silver Jews. Plus, Luke is obsessed with a couple of podcasting nuns, and can Rich Eisen get Andrew to like Billy Bob Thornton?
February 19 · 1 hr 26 min
#4667 Bleu Collar
Luke gets some answers about the mysterious creatures he spotted in the Columbia River yesterday. He and Andrew also discuss the imminent sale of the Seattle Seahawks and how they feel about that. And Luke watched the French film that Andrew's been obsessed with for the past 24 hours. (The conversation about Le Bonheur, which was mostly spoiler free, occurs between 43:00 - 1:04:00)
February 18 · 1 hr 41 min
#4666 Wing Theory
Andrew is pretty outraged over a judge's ruling on "boneless chicken wings." Luke discovers some unprecedented megafauna in the Columbia River below his house. They also get into some TV talk (Luke is enjoying Neighbors and The Other Two on HBO) and movie talk (Andrew stumbled on an old French film yesterday that he can't get out of his head.)
February 17 · 1 hr 15 min
#4665 Yossarian's Ulta
Luke has a new favorite radio station, Andrew has a new exercise routine involving a frozen water bottle, and Olympic skaters are dealing with a new issue called "music rights." Luke and Andrew also pay homage to Alan Arkin, because they apparently didn't do so when he died in 2023. They also learn the deep, dark secret that Tony! Toni! Toné! doesn't want you to know.
February 16 · 1 hr 16 min
#4664 I'm Not A Buzzball, I Just Glug A Lot
Luke had more dog-related adventures than expected during his Valentine's weekend. Andrew spent Saturday hauling bowling alley wood into his garage. And former Morning Edition host David Greene is suing Google for using his voice for their AI slop.

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

#4683 Friggatriskaidekaphobia

#4682 Ozark Is The Bluest Color

#4681 Houston, We Have A Pro Bono!

#4680 Bottle Episode

#4679 O'Hare Of The Dog

#4678 You Give Me Femur

#4677 Unc Angst

#4676 Freud, Marry, Kill

#4675 Kalshi And Chill

#4674 50 Shades Of The Gray Lady

#4673 Orange You Glad You Asked?

#4672 Framily Planning

#4671 Oh, What A Feeling When Your Cat Is In The Ceiling

#4670 The Biggest Mooser

#4669 Glengarry, Glenn Close

#4668 If Not Who, When?

#4667 Bleu Collar

#4666 Wing Theory

#4665 Yossarian's Ulta

#4664 I'm Not A Buzzball, I Just Glug A Lot