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TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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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#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." 

2026-04-15
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#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. 

2026-04-14
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#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. 

2026-04-13
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#4703 Lucy's Third Movement

A Seattle judge has lost his judging privileges after forging a fake document to  get a parking discount, and Luke and Andrew have a Freaky Friday-esque reaction to it. Plus, Andrew has an update on day two of puppy training. 

2026-04-10
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#4702 Byron Now, Pay Later

Andrew brought home a puppy yesterday and has all the details about her first night with him and Genevieve.  Plus, CBS has announced its programming lineup that will replace Stephen Colbert, and Luke is not impressed, to say the least. 

2026-04-09
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#4701 Tacos Cuerdos

Luke got to experience one of his favorite Tiktok videos in real life last night after attending a jazz show. Andrew is excited to pick up his new puppy this afternoon! And a listener has questions after observing a jogger's odd behavior. 

2026-04-08
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#4700 Espresso Yourself

Andrew got a postcard in the mail yesterday that he was not happy to receive. Luke is in Los Angeles, where he's worried about the billboard economy. And they discuss a fascinating Seattle Times article profiling a long-standing business that has always piqued their interest. (And, it turns out, Luke's dad is a customer!) 

2026-04-07
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#4699 The TBTL Junior ROIs

Australia officially has officially enshrined the famous "succulent Chinese meal" audio that went viral after decades of being lost. Luke and Andrew also receive a poetic update on the TBTL Junior Slugger's first little league game of the season! 

2026-04-06
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#4698 The Dog Days Of April

Andrew visited a house full of foster puppies yesterday and has a full report. Plus, Genevieve had her court hearing today regarding a ticket she received while chasing down her lost phone. She joins the show to let us know how it turned out. And the TBTL Junior Sluggers have a new name, a new logo, and a lot of pizazz! We get the latest as they gear up for their first game this weekend. 

2026-04-03
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#4697 To A Hammer, Everything Is A TAC

Luke and Andrew discuss the Seattle airport's misguided and expensive efforts to rebrand. They also watch the video of a Texas judge bullying an IT worker who's just trying to help him out. 

2026-04-02
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#4696 Making A Parkerer

Luke finally heard from the court about the erroneous parking ticket he received. He's somewhat satisfied with the results. He and Andrew also discuss the end of the A.I. app called Sora, which could let anyone make convincing deep fakes depicting real people. And, speaking of robots, Luke is ready for them to fully take over at least one aspect of Major League Baseball.

2026-04-01
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#4695 A Few Small Dogs

Luke pays homage to John Hinterberger, a Seattle writer he grew up reading and who represents a more adventurous era of newspaper publishing. Meanwhile, Andrew and Genevieve had their first appointment with a dog rescue organization yesterday. While Andrew is ready to take the process slowly, Luke has other ideas for him. 

2026-03-31
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#4694 Let Chappell Roam!

Andrew is back from Hawaii, where he had a wonderful time but a wistful goodbye. Luke gets him up to speed on the latest Chappell Roan controversy. Luke also discusses his experience at the "No Kings" rally this weekend in Portland. And they look back on their epic TBTL boat trip from 11 years ago.  

2026-03-30
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#4693 Not So Grand Opening

Luke gets into it with the people sitting next to him at Opening Night, but Becca has his back, plus David From the Basement stops by to explain why Stephen Colbert is writing the next Lord of the Rings film.

2026-03-27
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#4692 If I Had A Ninnyhammer

Luke and Andrew dive into some listener voicemails, including one involving an angry Russian widow and another that leaves Andrew bumfuzzled. 

2026-03-26
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#4691 This Could Have Been A Greeting

Luke has a big issue with an office place tradition. Andrew turns to his enemy, AI, to see if it has any solutions. They also discuss the now-solved mystery of the British man who turned blue overnight. 

2026-03-25
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#4690 Let The Botulism Hit The Floor

Luke had a bad experience with a can of Coke yesterday and now wants a moratorium on new soda flavors. Plus, an anonymous listener provides the definitive "How bad do you have to poop?' scale. 

2026-03-24
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#4689 Swinging On A Star

With Andrew out of town, Luke is joined by TBTL Employee Numero Uno, Jon Sklaroff. Jon provides an update on life with a new puppy and the two discuss why the NBA is actually good and Seattle should be excited to see the Sonics come back. And Luke details a foolproof plan to get the goods at Blockbuster.

2026-03-23
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#4688 I'm Not The Scrub Daddy, I'm The Daddy Who Scrubbed Up

Luke and Andrew are feeling giddy on the first day of Spring! Luke is breaking out a fresh Sponge Mommy for the occasion, and Andrew is preparing for a real Shandy Summer. They also get the fascinating background of the famous "Did You Ever Have A Dream" viral video. 

2026-03-20
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#4687 Lemon Law

Luke and Andrew discuss AfroMan's recent court victory against the cops who were suing him for defamation. It's a complicated win. Luke also reveals his skill for knowing whether or not a fast food restaurant sells Coke or Pepsi products.

2026-03-19
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#4686 Doodle, Where's My Car

An article about Doodles peaked Luke's attention AND taught him his new favorite word. Plus, Coach Ben unveils the lineup for the new season of TBTL Junior Sluggers baseball! 

2026-03-18
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#4685 Get On Borg!

Luke introduces Andrew to the newest, hottest St. Patrick's day ritual, which involves milk jugs filled with green booze. Plus, Andrew is trying to figure out what to do after a cyclone caused massive damage to the Hawaiian town he's planning on visiting next week. 

Photo via "Chicago Bars".

2026-03-17
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#4684 Hungry, Hungry Hypnos

Luke's mom, Susie, joins the show to talk cybersecurity, old Kingdome food vendors, and what happens when you "take your tongue on a sleigh ride." Plus, Luke saw a "hyprov" show this weekend, which combines hypnosis and Improv. And he and Andrew discuss Matthew Berry's appearance with Conan O'Brien at the Oscars last night.

2026-03-16
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#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. 

2026-03-13
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#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.

2026-03-12
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#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. 

2026-03-11
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#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. 

2026-03-10
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#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. 

2026-03-09
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#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. 

2026-03-06
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#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. 

2026-03-05
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#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.

2026-03-04
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#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. 

2026-03-03
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#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. 

2026-03-03
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#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. 

2026-02-27
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#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.  

2026-02-26
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#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. 

2026-02-25
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#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. 

2026-02-24
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#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. 

2026-02-23
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#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? 

2026-02-20
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#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)

2026-02-19
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#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.) 

2026-02-18
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#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. 

2026-02-17
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#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. 

2026-02-16
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#4663 Valentine's Stay

Luke made the mistake of signing up for a store-sponsored credit card, and boy oh boy does he regret it. Meanwhile, Andrew is still learning the basics of online shopping and making some rookie mistakes. They also discuss Chipotle's decision to raise its prices and target wealthier customers. And listeners set the record straight on the history of Iron Mountain?and some of the calls are coming from inside the mountain! 

2026-02-13
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#4662 Dr. Marsupial's Gurgle

Luke and Andrew talk about the parade that Andrew didn't attend yesterday and the pizza shop in LA that Luke did visit. They also talk about why Olympic medals keep falling off the athletes in Italy. 

2026-02-12
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#4661 Paws, But Do Not Stop

Luke came back to his hotel room to find a hand-written note on his pillow, which leads him and Andrew on a fact-finding mission. They also discuss their weird aversion to loyalty programs, as well as Bingo's big trip to the vet today.

2026-02-11
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#4660 Stockholm's Syndrome

Luke and Andrew talk about home renovation, Super Bowl commercials, Faygo Rock 'n' Rye, and why you might not want to leave your girl with Mr. Pibb. They also receive an amazing story from Sweden involving a crime-fighting Mary Lou Henner type. 

2026-02-10
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#4659 We've All Got Our Own Tissues

Luke and Andrew both experienced some projector-related issues during the Super Bowl yesterday, but that didn't stop them from celebrating another huge victory for the Seahawks! They also weigh-in on what most football fans are discussing today: The faulty design of modern tissue boxes. 

2026-02-09
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#4658 Zorn To Be Wild

Luke and Andrew prep for the Super Bowl the only way they know how: By talking about referees, cats, and Wordle. Plus, Luke gives Andrew the impossible Seattle Times Seahawks quiz that's got him steamed.

2026-02-07
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#4657 The Lost Jewels Of Ya Booty

Andrew feels like a fish out of water as he joins the show from a college campus today. He and Luke discuss a mysterious billboard in Northern California, the Choose Your Own Adventure books of their youth, and how rude parking habits led to the Epstein Files. 

2026-02-05
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