TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke just found out that he's working on a holiday. How did this happen?! Plus, he and Andrew both dealt with some Skyjinx (woo!) on their way home from Minnesota last week. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Zapier. Visit Zapier.com/TBTL for a free 14 day trial.

Luke and Andrew take over the MPR stage at the Minnesota State Fair for a special live edition of TBTL! They are joined by their new friend, comedian Brandi Brown, who's knowledge and obsession of the fair is unparalleled. Plus, the StuBot swings by with some fair-related food advice. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

Luke and Andrew record their final show from the public radio conference hotel room, where Andrew is unhappy about the Bonvoy program and he doesn't care who knows it. Meanwhile, Luke has a new vegetarian obsession thanks to a Minneapolis "butcher" shop. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

Luke visits Prince's Paisley Park and finds himself surprised by the decor. Plus, he and Andrew prepare for their live show at the Minnesota State Fair this afternoon! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

Luke and Andrew talk Jaywick Sands, urinals, and the significance of obsession as they put Season 1, Episode 4 of Amazon's Patriot on the top of their to-do list.

Luke and Andrew check in from Minneapolis, where Andrew discovers a new, cool persona who remembers everything and never apologizes. Meanwhile Luke thinks it's time for John Travolta to stop doing awards shows. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

Luke and Andrew take the stage at the first ever THING festival in Port Townsend, WA. They're joined by comedian, podcaster, and all around incredible human Chris Gethard, also known as "TBD" in some circles. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

Luke and Andrew announce the exciting venues for the upcoming TBTL tour! Plus, Miama Vice hits Bellingham in the form of cocaine bananas, and what in the heck is going on with the chicken sandwich wars? . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

Luke and Andrew try to decide if the first Superman movie is technically a "classic" and how many times is too many times to read the Harry Potter books. Plus, Luke is worried he's becoming a "Reply Guy", and we offer some special Blursday shoutouts. . . . Today's show is sponsored by BarkBox. Visit BarkBox.com/tbtl to get a free extra month of BarkBox.

Luke and Andrew discuss Leslie's penchant for cocaine, John's reluctance to kill birds, and Dennis' eagerness to mislead international investigators as they recap Season 1, Episode 3 of Amazon's Patriot.

Luke and Andrew discuss runaway mattresses in Denver, dangerous scooters in DC, and why they would never embezzle from Robert Di Nero. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

Another article about podcasting has folks ready to burn down the internet again, but Luke doesn't share their anger. Plus, a Californian's vanity license plate has landed him in big trouble. . . . Today's show is sponsored by BarkBox. Visit BarkBox.com/tbtl to get a free extra month of BarkBox.

Luke and Carey have a new pet at Burbank Springs! But they probably don't want to keep it. Plus, Andrew may need to abandoned his Cold War era coffee maker, but he doesn't want to. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

Luke survived the somewhat rowdy crowd at a KUOW event last night, and later learned that people are spreading weird rumors about him on Reddit. Plus, Andrew had a dream last night, but he's NOT going to talk about it! And we meet our new favorite botanist-turned-Coyote-savior from Chicago. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.

Luke and Andrew passionately debate the appropriateness of Bellingham's unofficial motto, "The City of Subdued Excitement." They also discuss the wild world of corporate smells and new laws banning new drive-through restaurants in Minneapolis.n . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.

Luke and Andrew lay down their dirt bikes, zip up their track suits, and get comfortable in a giant piece of piping to recap Episode 2 of Amazon's Patriot.

Andrew is excited to hear that one of his goofy noises is going to make him super famous, and Luke is charmed by a biker he saw on the road yesterday. Also, Luke explains how Primus is responsible for his first marriage. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.

Luke and Andrew get some bad news about their backstage rider for the upcoming THING festival. Plus, a musician gets bitten by a poisonous snake during his walk across the United States, and Luke says goodbye to an institution that was a huge part of his youth. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.

Luke is obsessed with a new household appliance (or toy?) that may end up making the PodDog chubby. Plus, a festival celebrating UFO culture threatens to overwhelm a tiny town in Nevada.Special thanks to the following Tens for supporting today's episode! . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.

Luke gets back on his skateboard and zips around The Bay City, videotaping himself and impressing his neighbors. Plus, Wayne Newton's (former?) monkey is nothing but trouble! But it does know how to use an iPad, so that's cool. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

Luke and Andrew pay tribute to David Berman, a beloved, brilliant musician who passed away this week much too soon. They also discuss Andrew's surprising decision to opt-out of a Browns game, and a woman who put an octopus on her face and reaped the consequences. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

Welcome to McMillan Men, a podcast about the Amazon Prime shownPatriot.nLuke and Andrew recap episode one and explain why they love this show so dang much (even if they do just want all the characters to retire and take a nice trip somewhere together.)

Luke feels bad about some new shoes he's purchased while Andrew feels bad about un-inviting listeners to an upcoming TBTL event. Plus, HBO's "Hard Knocks" delivers on some bad word play, and residents of a California beach town are WTF about a house with emojis on it. lol. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

It's primary day in Washington State, so Luke and Andrew discuss the politics of their pets and try to decide who Professor Bananas might vote for. And that's not even the weird part of the show. They also discuss a pig-related tweet heard round the world, and they test their baseball knowledge in a very curious way. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

Luke and Andrew try to decide what demands to put on their tour rider for the upcoming THING festival. Plus, one of America's most iconic mascots may break up with its team, and -- on an unrelated note -- Andrew experiences a sausage-related miracle. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

Lauren Ober, host of the hot new APM podcastnSpectacular Failures,nhops on the line to talk about the first season of her show and -- more importantly -- why she, Luke and Andrew aren't good at checking their work email accounts. ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.

Luke and Andrew seem to be aging at an accelerated pace, thanks to KIXI Radio, Jughead Jones, and home intercom systems. Plus, the internet suddenly embraces Governor Jay Inslee's hotness, and we finally learn why Snoopy's little friend was named after the Woodstock music festival. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

A major hotel chain is going to stop giving out little bottles of shampoo to its guests, and Luke smells a rat! And we hear from a listener who stumbled on a treasure trove of audio gold...but there's a catch.n ... Today's show is sponsored by Embrace Pet Insurance. Get a free quote at EmbracePetInsurance.com/tbtl.

Luke and Andrew delve into the fascinating world of foreign translations of American movie titles. Plus, a Christian rapper wins a lawsuit claiming that a Katy Perry song ripped-off his own music. And Barack Obama's high school basketball jersey is up for sale, if we believe it really is his old jersey, which we do, mostly. ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.

Andrew shares the story of his special day at the ballpark this weekend. Meanwhile, a sleep-deprived Luke discovers a bonkers game show. And it turns out, even the technogeeks at the Cannes Film Festival don't know the proper settings for modern TVs. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

TBTL Senior Bidet Correspondent (and MSNBC host) Chris Hayes checks-in with Luke and Andrew to share his own harrowing tales of municipal garbage pickup and to sample some hot scat tracks from the '90s. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

Tens of listeners call in with their personal stories of confrontations with strangers, from ugly bathroom encounters to stressful parking situations and one possible run-in with a Bollywood star.n ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

Luke and Andrew attempt a scientific experiment on the air to test a hypothesis about "dad jokes" and laughter that they read about in the New York Times. Also, Andrew accidentally revives a long-gone podcast from the Infinite Guest network. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Mighty Netowrks. Visit MightyNetworks.com/TBTL to get your first three months free.

Luke checks-in with his mom to let her know that Mindy Kaling is stealing her intellectual property. He and Andrew also discuss a new airplane seat that is supposed to make the dreaded middle seat more comfortable. And more listeners share their stories of restroom confrontations. . . . Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

Luke and Andrew announce their plans for the TBTL 3000th Show celebration! Plus, a look at "toilet paper disrupters", which, thankfully, isn't as bad as it sounds. And we hear from a listener with a story about a restroom confrontation they won't soon forget. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

Luke and Andrew grit their teeth and tackle two of the most-emailed stories of the week: A New York Times story about "peak podcasting" and Arby's "meat carrot." They also discuss the time they didn't know if they were looking at the sun or the moon. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

Luke and Andrew offer long-overdue TV reviews ofnBonanza, Hogan's Heroes,nandnGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.nPlus, a 66-year old government administrator in Iowa says he wasn't fired over his love of Tupac Shakur.n . . . Today's show is sponsored by Away Travel. Visit AwayTravel.com/tbtl and use the promo code TBTL to get $20 off a suitcase!

Luke is here to defend the guy caught on tape using his bare feet to browse TV options on an airplane. Andrew is decidedly not. Plus, why you never want to receive a "thumbs up" emoji from Luke. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Myro deodorant. Visit MyMyro.com/tbtl and enter the promo code TBTL to get 50% off your first order and get started today for just $5.

Luke found himself in not one, not two, but THREE noise-related incidents during his trip to Los Angeles. He and Andrew also update the story of Kumail Nanjiani's non-appearance on the Conan show, and they offer a dispassionate, objective take on Ringo Starr's "Peace and Love" birthday celebration. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

Luke is back, baby! He returns from his vacation to talk about his upcoming interview with Hannah Gadsby, how Conan threw Kumail Nanjiani under the bus after a last-minute cancellation, and whether or not he and Andrew represented themselves well when they visited another podcast recently. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Away Travel. Visit AwayTravel.com/tbtl and use the promo code TBTL to get $20 off a suitcase!

Phyllis "P-Fletch" Fletch joins the show to discuss the heavily redacted work of Ol' Dirty Bastard, both as a musician and as a talking horse. Plus, Andrew tests Fletch's public radio bona fides with the final TBTL Summer Game. And they discover a radio story Andrew produced a long time ago that remains one of his most embarrassing professional moments of all time. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.

Phyllis "P-Fletch" Fletcher swings by to share a leaked video that is BLOWING her damn mind. Plus, the TBTL Summer Games continue with a very Stern quiz and a new experiment involving Blursdays. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

Hanna Brooks Olsen stops by the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to see if she can tell the difference between a fake ska band and a real one. Plus, she offers a spoiler-free review of Stranger Things 3, and we learn how TBTL is affecting one listener's poor dog. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find the right software for your business.

Returning champion Nick Jarin takes on the TBTL Summer Games again! How well does he know the secret lives of video game characters? We'll find out...and we'll find out why he has so many dang snake tattoos. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your first order.

The TBTL Summer Games continue with Nick Jarin of the NW Nerd podcast! We test his claim of being the world's #1 "kicksologist" and celebrate a the anniversary of the most Gen-X soft drink of all time. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription.

Week one of the TBTL Summer Games comes to a close with part two of Andrew's Bob's Burgers quiz. But the question remains: Is this quiz Toombus? ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.

Andrew puts the whole system on trial as he creates a Bob's Burgers quiz game for Luke on the fly. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

Luke and Andrew rank Andrew's best and worst body parts, and oddly, it doesn't get too weird. Then the TBTL Summer Games continue, with a special Troy McClure challenge. ... Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.

The TBTL Summer Games continue as Andrew quizzes Luke about one of their favorite childhood comics.nPlus, Luke makes a Ty Segall joke that is so intricate it would take an army of Will Shortzes and Sherlock Holmeses to piece it together. ... Today's show is sponsored by Eight Sleep. Visit EightSleep.com/TBTL to get $150 off your purchase.

Let the TBTL Summer Games begin! Luke and Andrew kick off a special week of shows by quizzing each other on real vs fake McDonald's foods from years gone by. Also, Andrew spends 10 minutes trying to remember the name of one of the most famous actresses in the world. So buckle up for that. Today's show is sponsored by Modsy. Visit Modsy.com and use code TBTL to get 20% off.