TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Andrew learns something shocking about his own past. And an article in the New York Times helps Luke understand how he became a pathological liar (JUST KIDDING).

Luke runs into some problems in his quest to reprint an Andre The Giant photo, and it's making Andrew feeling a little panicky. They also talk about the time Ray Kroc commandeered a stadium PA system to call his own ballplayers "stupid." And Andrew accidentally entered a humor contest while on the toilet.

Luke returns to the bar that has his favorite, mysterious Andre The Giant photo hanging on the wall, and he asks the owner if he can borrow it. Plus, a stolen Olympic medal is discovered in an old McDonald's bag. And Andrew is excited that TBTL finally has a P.O. Box!

Luke has finally found true happiness, and he has video to prove it. Plus, a listener sheds some important light on Luke's recent adventures at The Home Depot. And a drunk newscaster gives it her all in Albany.

Luke joins the show from Port Townsend, where he's falling in love with the small maritime village all over again. Meanwhile, Andrew (and his camera) got teased on the bus recently. And two Oregon cities are battling over a claim to "the world's smallest park."

Andrew does some old-fashioned, shoe-leather reporting at his local Subway shop to find out what's really going on with the restaurant's menu changes. He and Luke also offer a somewhat delayed review of No Country For Old Men. And they discuss the rise of "GentleMinions", who are disrupting screenings of the new Minions movie.

Andrew is very agitated about upcoming changes to the sandwich menu at Subway. Luke had a real scare with his cat, Bubbles, this morning. And a listener needs help navigating a small-ish issue with his neighbor.

Luke and Andrew began their 4th of July Weekend hoping to get a lawnmower and a dog, respectively. Today they report back on their adventures.

Luke's attempts to get his hands on a lawnmower continue throughout the show, as he receives many updates and mixed messages from hardware stores around the Pacific Northwest. Plus, the internet is desperately trying to find the woman who won almost all the cooking prizes at a Virginia-Kentucky district fair.

Andrew's dog-ological clock is ticking again, Luke runs into issues buying a new lawnmower, and the Marsupial Gurgle website is entering a new phase of life.

Bubbles the Cat got up to a lot of trouble in Luke's studio yesterday, almost completely sabotaging today's show. Plus, employees at Medieval Times want to unionize, Bed, Bath and Beyond stores may be cutting air conditioning to save money, and AirBNB says "no more parties!"

Andrew went to the dump yesterday, where he hoped to avoid getting "hollered at." Results were mixed. Plus, Luke is in email hell. And a drunk man in Japan lost a thumb drive containing personal and banking information of a half a million people.

Photo of Shoreline Transfer Station art by Martin Auad via Creative Commons license. The photo in the transfer station is called Terra Firma by photographer Steve McGehee.

Andrew's War On Blackberries leads to an encounter with a new neighbor. Luke almost struck a deal with the world's sketchiest electrician. And a listener shares an incredibly cringy story from the workplace.

Andrew went to war with blackberry bushes this weekend. Luke took his shirt off at a pool party. And a Mariners fan somehow managed to get pizza delivered to a bummed-out baseball player at Angel Stadium during a game.

Luke and Andrew try to process the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. Plus, Andrew got fired from a job yesterday. (Sorry, it wasn't TBTL.)

After hearing from many listeners, Luke has a new theory as to why some characters pronounce the word "bear" like "bar." Andrew disagrees. Plus, a sriracha shortage may be around the corner, and a photojournalist captures a breathtaking moment as a swimming coach makes an underwater rescue.

Luke taste-tests the new "Healthy Coke" alternative, which is essentially vinegar and water. Andrew does not. Plus, Luke met Russell Wilson last night and encouraged him to reprise his Mr. Unlimited character.

Luke and Andrew discuss foldable shovels, tents you can't touch in the rain, and how time-lapse photography is getting Luke through his renovation projects.

The universe tried to thwart Luke's plans to enjoy an outdoor concert this weekend, but fun prevailed! Plus, Bubble The Cat gives Luke a scare, and a TBTL Ten teaches the boys something important about beach tar.

Andrew and Luke (with a little help from the New York Times) dig deep into the charming and fascinating story behind the "Jiggle Jiggle" rap that's taken over TikTok and the world.

Listeners go into deep sleuth mode to try to find the origins of Luke's new favorite photo of Andre the Giant. Plus, competing op-eds in the Washington Post debate the pros-and-cons of digital QR code menus in restaurants.

Luke and Andrew marvel over "Fake Klay Thompson'' getting access to the court at the NBA Finals because he kind of sort of looks a little like the real Klay Thompson. Plus, Luke stumbles on the coolest photograph he's ever seen, and he needs help tracking it down.

Sweden has rolled out some sexy-talking garbage cans and Andrew is not into it. Meanwhile, the Space Needle owners are suing a coffee company over a logo that subtly uses the shape of the Space Needle, leading Luke to wonder about the legal status of tossed salad and scrambled eggs. (They're calling again.)

A listener stumbles on a sketch that looks like Andrew…or does it? That's the debate. Plus, Luke's attempts to return a demolition tool go sideways at Home Depot.

Luke got a taste of the sweet new Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me digs last night. And Andrew has a new catch phrase. And scientists are checking their hypotenuses on water consumption for humans.

Luke's seatmate on his trip to Chicago has him thinking about the world at large, and how he moves through it. Meanwhile, Andrew's trying to figure out a dang meme and his dang Ticketmaster app, each to no avail.

Luke is considering a "dopamine reset", while Andrew learns that he really got away with something on his recent trip to the King County dump.

Luke and Andrew try to discuss their respective Britta water filters without sounding tooooo fancy. Plus, Luke destroyed part of his home with a mini-hammer yesterday…and he's just getting started!

Luke ran a half-marathon that he wasn't fully prepared for. It went both better and worse than he expected. Plus, Tens of listeners weigh-in on Septic Tank Talk, and Andrew has a new puttering project.

Luke picked up the phone to make a difficult phone call today, taking a major step in his own personal growth. Plus, the faceless company that owns the rights to Elvis Presley's image and likeness is cracking down on Elvis-themed weddings in Vegas.

Luke has a very satisfying adventure with his new septic tank, and Andrew takes a trip to the Shoreline dump, where he was inevitably hollered at. Plus, Luke is puzzled by a couple of homemade bumper stickers, and his cat Bubbles has learned how to fly.

Luke and Andrew are beguiled by a homemade bumper sticker created by one Walter Burbank. They also discuss the major league baseball player who has an almost comic ability to hit home runs at the exact wrong time.

Andrew's drive home from Denver was less uneventful than he had hoped, but he learned a lesson or two along the way. And Luke here's back from his AirBNB host after sending him a few gentle suggestions for future guests.

Luke and Andrew wrap-up their adventures in Denver with a final walk-through of their AirBNB and an accidental visit to the Adult Bookstore district.

Luke and Andrew wrap-up this year's TBTL-a-Thon as Andrew plots-out his trip back home and Luke plots to stay in Denver forever.

Day Four of the TBTL-a-Thon arrives and finds Andrew and Luke oversleeping and trying to trick Enterprise into giving Andrew a new rental car…which was QUITE the adventure.

Luke and Andrew try to offer the Tens of listeners a distraction from the gut-wrenching news of the day by examining Andrew' snack choices on his road trip out to Denver this week. They also take calls from listeners who have wifi stories and some amazing kitten advice to share.

Andrew celebrates two big technology wins as he and Luke stream the show live from Denver for Day 2 of the TBTL-a-Thon. Plus, Luke jogged past Russell Wilson's new football home today and felt some feelings.

Live From Denver! Luke and Andrew kick off TBTL-A-THON 13 with a live-streamed broadcast from their temporary studio. They also try to figure out what drives Andrew's car-rental decisions and if their AirBNB is owned by a Scientologist. Plus, phone calls! Fun!

TBTL Friendo Phyllis "Fletch" Fletcher stops by to talk about her newest journalistic endeavors and to help Luke and Andrew announce the new TBTL-a-Thon donor gifts!

Now Luke's having TBTL-a-Thon stress dreams, and he's locked in Kafkaesque a battle with his internet provider. Meanwhile, Andrew shares some fond memories of winters on Lake Winnipesaukee.

A quick mention of Mike Tyson's Punch Out becomes anything but quick once Luke discovers a special YouTube video related to the topic. Plus, Andrew is trying to take lessons from his stress dreams as the TBTL-a-Thon approaches. And a kid named Kai got to live his own dream when he was invited to drum with Pearl Jam.

Luke and Andrew wonder which one of them would win if they arm wrestled each other, but they make no plans to do so. They also inexpertly discuss the design flaws of some of the Galactic Empire's transport vehicles.

Luke joins the show from the storied Algonquin Hotel in New York City, where he's doing his best "Dorothy Parker After A Long Jog" imitation. Meanwhile, Andrew's anxiety about the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon is reaching new, albeit unjustified, heights.

Luke and Andrew discuss cats, kittens, Showtime at the Apollo, smokeless tobacco, Baz Luhrmann screeners, TBTL trivia night, cycling, lawnmowers, tractors, Tweety Bird t-shirts, and, of course, the Shroud of Turin.

A quick apology to Luke turns into a half-hour conversation about the viscosity of condiments. Plus, Andrew accidentally found himself embroiled in a home project last night involving something that looks like a little robot head.

Luke finally brought his new kitten home yesterday, and he's deeply, madly in love…although it was tough to take her away from her first family. We get all the deets on that, plus, Jon Bon Jovi seems to be losing his voice, and people are concerned.

Apparently Canadian astronauts are no longer allowed to commit space murder. Plus, Luke's getting his kitten tonight!

Luke tweeted a photo from the Seattle airport this weekend, and it got the attention of some city leaders. Will Luke be the change he wants to see in the world?

TBTL Friendo Brendan Francis Newnam hops on the show to talk about his new travel podcast, Not Lost, which includes a fateful trip to Vegas with one Luke Burbank. Plus, Andrew finally opens up about the first time he saw Jurassic Park.