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TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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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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Published 2024-08-16

#4273 Nashville Cryline

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Luke went into a part of Nashville last night that he really shouldn't have. He and Andrew also discuss an astounding claim by Disney in a new lawsuit. And Middleshelf Maggie helps Luke find the long-lost ringtone he's been searching for.

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Published 2024-08-14

#4271 Show Me The Monkey

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Luke is impressed with the kindness of Ryan Seacrest. Andrew is impressed with the wonders of the University of Washington Surplus Store. And they're both tickled by the audio of a Mariners outfielder talking about his monkeys.

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Published 2024-08-13

#4270 Cool It, Aesop!

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Luke learned a very valuable lesson about telling the truth this morning, and it may change him forever. Or not. He and Andrew also offer an appreciation of LA billboards.

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Published 2024-08-12

#4269 Large Haberman Collider

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Luke is staying in a hotel in L.A.that might be too L.A. And Andrew offers "the Papa Murphy's of hot takes" regarding the Australian breakdancer who is getting roasted after her Olympic performance.

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Published 2024-08-09

#4268 To The Extreme

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Andrew has a song stuck in his head, and Luke is here to figure out what the heck it is. Plus, festival goers in San Francisco are burying hidden, boozy treasure to avoid overpaying for concert drinks.

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Published 2024-08-07

#4266 Son Of Salmon

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Luke and Andrew discuss the non-baseball entertainment options at T-Mobile park, including the hot-dog parachutes and the new Salmon Run race. Plus, Luke has discovered a new way to drink his coffee, and he's surprised how good The Jinx 2 is.

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Published 2024-08-06

#4265 Variations On Meme

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Andrew tries to help Luke with his footwear choices ahead of Luke's big trip to Italy, but Andrew is literally the worst person for the job. They also discuss the Olympics and Luke's Tom Arnold/Tim Walz unification theory.

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Published 2024-08-05

#4264 The Wrong Foot

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Luke had an irritating interaction with a barefoot fellow this weekend, while Andrew came to the realization that not everyone likes him. They also hear from a listener who explains why you should always take your phone into the bathroom with you.

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Published 2024-08-02

#4263 We Texted Them Back!

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TBTL once again teams up with Lindy and Meagan at the Text Me Back podcast to bring you another installment of the supergroup famously known as "TMTBL Of The Dog." They discuss Lindy's post-party conundrum, Meagan's Olympic observations, and Andrew's obsession with a 40-year old game show. Oh, and Luke's pans. They also talk about Luke's pans.

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Published 2024-08-01

#4262 There's No Crying In Politics!

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A post-game interview with a struggling baseball player has Luke feeling a bit guilty over his own fandom tendencies. It also offers him and Andrew the opportunity to talk about The Human Condition and -- somehow -- the latest jaw-dropping story from the presidential election. Plus, special drink deals are pushing Starbucks employees over the edge.

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Published 2024-07-31

#4261 Hard To Candle

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Luke is dealing with the stench of a neighbor's septic tank. Andrew realizes that an old public media colleague of his has made the BIG TIME. And they discuss the latest on Seattle's disturbed and disturbing "Hellcat" driver.

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Published 2024-07-30

#4260 Kiss Me, I'm Lukish!

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After two nights of counting friendship bracelets, Andrew reveals the final tally. He and Luke call up Jon to find out if it's enough to hit their goal. They also discuss the shocking ruling by an Ohio court regarding boneless chicken wings.

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Published 2024-07-26

#4258 Putting The Charm Before The Horsey

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Luke met Vanna White yesterday but is having trouble accepting her compliments. Andrew finally checked out a beloved pizza joint that's under new ownership. And they prepare for this weekend's bracelet-making party at the Eagles.

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Published 2024-07-25

#4257 Jingle All The Boys

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Luke is traveling again, which means he has airport stories to share. This one involves a trash can, a bowie knife, and an obviously underpaid worker. Plus, Amazon is cracking down on workers who are showing up at the office to just grab a cup of coffee before turning around and leaving again.

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Published 2024-07-24

#4256 Artichokes And Artipokes

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Luke and Andrew recall the very few moments in their professional career together when they were at a loss for words. Plus, and interaction at the grocery store finally has Luke using self-checkout from now on.

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Published 2024-07-23

#4255 Wristy Business

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Andrew got some very surprising news at the doctor's office yesterday, and it might mean he has to do some actual work this week after alll. Luke traces his own health history as a youngster, including the time he thought he had ruptured his appendix but just gutted it out.

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Published 2024-07-22

#4254 The Franklin Glint

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Luke and Andrew announce the details of the upcoming TBTL Live Show in Philadelphia! Get your tickets here. They also discuss this weekend's big political news, and the question everyone has been asking: How will Andrew use the restroom after he has surgery on both of his hands this week?

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Published 2024-07-19

#4253 Tansy Division

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Luke is trying to be a good neighbor, but he's starting to regret it. And he opens up about the time he was falsely accused of stealing from a fancy restaurant. Meanwhile, Andrew has finally found the 30-year-old TV news story about a Clint Eastwood CD-Rom that he's been looking for.

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Published 2024-07-17

#4251 A Lazy River Of Gen-X Content

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Luke and Andrew return to their favorite source of content -- the Seattle Times' Rant & Rave column -- and question one Seattleite's experience at a TSA checkpoint. They also discuss the rapid decline of the neck tie, and, of course, Al Frankin's 30-year-old impressions of Paul Simon and Paul Tsongas.

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Published 2024-07-16

#4250 Hurner And Tooch

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Andrew saw a surgeon, a phlebotomist, a physician's assistant and the world's most negative appointment scheduler in the past 24 hours, and he has some stories. (Or maybe just one long one.)

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Published 2024-07-15

#4249 I'm Here To Believe You

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Luke has a new friend joining him in the studio today, and Andrew is jealous. Meanwhile, Andrew is planning on bringing a baseball to his doctor's appointment today. And the two of them celebrate the life and legacy of Richard Simmons.

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Published 2024-07-10

#4246 The Thin Bead Line

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Luke, Andrew and Jon are all honing their individual bracelet-making routines. They compare notes, take phone calls, and listen to one of the sweetest voicemail messages ever recorded.

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Published 2024-07-08

#4244 Boundless Beads

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Luke, Andrew and Jon kick-off this year's TBTL-a-Thon with some important Taco Time Talk, another Jeep adventure, and a pile of friendship beads that they're not ready to tackle.

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Published 2024-07-02

#4240 Dream Job

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Andrew has been troubleshooting the TBTL-a-Thon tech issues in his sleep, while Luke has been reading up on fake, AI-generated Yelp reviews that are more realistic than human reviews. They also find out What's In The Box!

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Published 2024-07-01

#4239 Tip Tustration

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Andrew was surprised to find himself referenced in the Seattle Times' "Rant and Rave" column this weekend, and let's just say it wasn't a "rave" review. He and Luke also discuss the discovery of a "bikini barista" shop in Andrew's neighborhood.

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Published 2024-06-28

#4238 To Bead Or Not To Bead

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Andrew found a surprise waiting for him when he went to his local bead store this week. He tells Jon and Luke all about that as they gear up to make hundreds upon hundreds of friendship bracelets for this year's TBTL-a-Thon.

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Published 2024-06-26

#4236 Oh, Donna

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An airport observation leads Luke and Andrew to explore the many Yelp reviews of a woman named Donna, who apparently contains multitudes. Also, Luke is fighting with a faceless Chinese company over a light fixture he bought, and he doesn't seem to be winning.

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Published 2024-06-25

#4235 Indubitably Inhospitable

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Andrew has some VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS about Applebee's "Riblets". He and Luke also exchange notes on hotel room dining. And listeners weigh-in on super-smellers and Facebook Marketplace scammers.

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Published 2024-06-24

#4234 RISP And Reward

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Luke made a bit of mistake while tipping a worker this weekend, which then led to a slow-speed chase down a country road. And some Tens help Andrew solve an audio mystery that he raised on the show last week.

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Published 2024-06-21

#4233 A Touch Of Class (Action Lawsuits)

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TBTL Employee #1 Jon Sklaroff joins the show to talk about the Zoom parties planned for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon and whether or not he and Luke and Andrew can actually make enough friendship bracelets for every TBTL donor. They also discuss confusing public service announcements, paddle boarding, and NFL-themed bar mitzvahs.

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Published 2024-06-19

#4231 Algorithm Is Gonna Get You

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One of Luke's patented online spoofs leads him and Andrew into the dark-roast depths of Kevin Costner's new coffee venture. Andrew is also preparing for his new role as a distinguished educator, and a story about the indictment of a New Jersey power broker prompts some incredible photojournalism.

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Published 2024-06-17

#4229 Just A Minute, Thon!

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Luke and Andrew announce the plans for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon, which will involve thousands of beads and Andrew bossing people around. Plus, in order to appease their younger demographic, they also discuss Gunsmoke and Bonanza.

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Published 2024-06-13

#4227 Late Stage Crapitalism

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Luke and Andrew discover that A.I. has taken over their recording software, so they see how far they can push it. They also wrap-up the TBTL Junior Sluggers season with a recap of their final game.

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Published 2024-06-12

#4226 Frying Pan Labyrinth

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Andrew accuses Luke of Bunk Journalism over a hotdog-related story, but they think they can remain friends. Meanwhile, Luke's relationship with his new cookware continues to evolve and deepen.

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Published 2024-06-11

#4225 Kohler Than Ice

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Andrew and Luke recall the cringiest interactions they've had with famous people and how they're handling the embarrassment years later. Oh, also, Luke made rice last night! And he takes issue with a local news story about a rodeo bull.

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Published 2024-06-10

#4224 Palitosis

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A trip to Costco leads to a big life change for Luke. Andrew has huge regrets after leaving a dumb internet comment. And Luke had to have "the talk" with his dad about personal grooming.

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