TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

TBTL counts down the seven best episodes in the show's history. Yes, we found seven good shows. How dare you. Today features episode #7 on the list.

On the heels of the wonderful TBTL holiday party, an exhausted Luke and Andrew muddle through a show that makes everyone wonder why they're doing this...

Luke, Andrew, Jen, Sean, Tom Tangney and a cast of TBTL Internet Thousands gather together for an unforgettable Christmas Party.

Luke's pal The Mummy (a 38 year-old man, by the way) reports on his trip to the live stage production of How To Train Your Dragon.

Luke realizes he has the power to raise things from the dead, plus, Jesse Thorn from Bullseye! stops by to give Luke advice for his upcoming suit project "Operation Fancy Pants"

According to the Mayans the world will end this week, prompting Jen to finally tell the story of the time she thought Y2K was going to be a real thing, and moved into the wilderness to escape it.

Luke checks in from Chicago, post Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, plus a conversation with writer and social critic Fran Lebowitz.

Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich of RadioLab fame stop by Burbank studios.

TBTL gets into some Experimental Radio as Luke announces the start date for Project Fancy Suit. Plus, voting opens on the 'TBTL Top 7' rankings.

TBTL scoops the Wall Street Journal (again), regarding milk consumption in the US. And, with the Arizona Lotto Winner finally revealed, Andrew and Sean discuss what they'd do with their theoretical winnings.

A monkey shows up at an Ikea wearing a coat, prompting TBTL to rank the Cutest Moments In TBTL History.

Luke relives his days as a traffic reporter to Andrew's delight. Plus, TBTL tries to figure out why there is so much Lena Dunham Haterade being consumed online.

Gay Marriage and Recreational Marijuana both become legal on the same day in Washington, so naturally, TBTL spends most of the show talking about Santa Claus.

Luke and Andrew spend far too much time trying to figure out why there's a high school named for noted anti-integrationist Strom Thurmond.

Andrew reports on his first night of radio stardom. Meanwhile Luke is jealous.

In light of recent events, TBTL rolls out a new segment: Don't Be A Katt Williams. Plus, Luke considers a drastic wardrobe change, and Jen Andrews locates, and accidentally reads, The Worst Book of The Year.

The Ace Man himself stops by to discuss his dream employment scenario, whether or not he's an alcoholic and why he talks about, ahem, 'self-love' so much on his show.

Cartoonist Ellen Forney stops by to discuss her graphic memoir "Marbles" which details her life with bipolar disorder.

Luke and Andrew discuss gay conversions, their amazing powers of jinxing, and what happens when music nerds try to go Breaking Bad on it in their dorms.

Andrew Walsh makes a huge announcement about his future, and the future of radio.

Luke reports on his weekend spent battling demons (Ikea and The Walking Dead specifically), plus Bean Baxter from The Kevin and Bean show calls in to report on his recovery from kidney donation surgery.

TBTL celebrates Black Friday with a new phrase that pays! Our efforts to reach Herc The Intern fail, and we mix religion with gambling, because why not?

Luke and Andrew promise - PROMISE - to try and not ruin thanksgiving this year, for once.

Luke and Andrew try to record a show while also obsessing over if there is free deep-fried turkey occurring just outside the studio.

Some of TBTL's younger, and more musically talented listeners stop by to play a song and chat about what The Youth are up to these days.

Luke comes home from LA with stories of celebrities, rain storms, and the World's Smallest Red Carpet.

Luke gets his feelings hurt when a listener sends a critical email.

Andrew phones in from a zebra farm in Hawaii while Luke updates him on the impossibilities of trying to film something on a cruise ship, based on recent experience.

Jen disagrees with People Magazine's choice for Sexiest Man Alive and proposes her own list featuring some, um, surprising nominees.

Jen 'Flash' Andrews checks in on life in the midwest and her battles with all manner of vermin, plus Luke explains the painful reason he never wears cologne.

While in Florida looking for a sports bar, Luke stumbles across what might be the greatest bad Yelp review of all time.

Japan's #1 Mixer Sean DeTore swings by to talk about his mustache growing challenge and his burping condition. Meanwhile Andrew heads for Hawaii, but wonders if he'll know how to properly relax.

After a slightly awkward interaction with someone Luke assumed spoke Chinese, Luke and Andrew get a full lesson thanks to a native speaker.

MSNBC's Chris Hayes swings by look back on election night, the Nate Silver Phenomenon, and why Tuesday struck a blow for thin, effeminate nerds everywhere.

Luke and Andrew try their best not to get too political on election day, then probably get a little too political. Plus, they check in with a TBTL Ten manning the polls in Massachusetts.

Luke tries to convince Andrew that his taste in comedy is suspect. Which it totally is.

Luke and Andrew stage their first ever interstate recording, meanwhile Luke's interactions with a foreign call center has him feeling some complicated feelings.

Luke survives a red-eye to Chicago and chats with Jordan Peele, one half of the hilarious Comedy Central show 'Key and Peele'

In light of hurricane Sandy, Luke feels bad complaining about the weather in Seattle. But kind of does anyway. Plus, by popular demand, a TBTL Tradition, The Scariest Story of All Time.

Super Storm Sandy knocks out Luke's most relied-upon websites, leaving him little to talk about on the show. Thankfully, Bean Baxter of the world famous 'Kevin & Bean Show' stops by to regale TBTL with stories of terrible celebrity interviews.

TBTL opens the phone lines to east coast listeners riding out Hurricane Sandy, and Luke is shocked when the first call just so happens to be his Aunt Cathy in Philly.

Luke feels regret over a decision to endorse a somewhat conservative political candidate.

Lindy West, writer at Jezebel & Internet Trouble Maker stops by TBTL studios to talk trolls, body image, and why you shouldn't leave a trail of Nyquil drips throughout your house.

Luke's suspicions about an "Amish" reality show turn out to be well founded. Plus, Andrew reflects on his temporary gig hosting the station's night show.

Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin stops by to give Luke life advise and explain why he considers his own career somewhat of a disappointment.

Luke insists on giving Andrew unsolicited hosting advice in advance of his big nighttime radio debut. Plus TBTL's Favorite Movie Reviewer Hot Greg stops by to review "Paranormal Activity 4"

Part Two of Luke's chat with Damien Echols, member of the so called "West Memphis Three"

Part One of Luke's chat with Damien Echols, a member of the so called "West Memphis 3" who was sentenced to death for three murders he didn't commit.

A facebook meme about menstruation has Luke feeling annoyed. Plus comedians Derek Sheen and Andy Peters swing by TBTL studios.

Producer Emeritus Jen Andrews loses power, but not hope thanks to her emergency kit, some candles, and a box of wine.