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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 2011-01-26

January 26, 2011

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Luke battles through illness so The Gang can learn a lesson on what Is and Isn't news. Plus, TBTL takes a trip into the demented world of 'Bun Scrubbles'.

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Published 2011-01-25

January 25, 2011

69 min
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Luke wonders why well-paid professionals turn into crazed monkeys when free food comes around, and speaking of free food, Jen tries to figure out her strategy with a gruff hobo who enjoys pawing through her garbage.

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Published 2011-01-24

January 24, 2011

78 min
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Luke and Jen obsess about their weight. And then obsess about obsessing about their weight. In other words, a typical TBTL monday.

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Published 2011-01-21

January 21, 2011

72 min
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Luke braves the cold of Chicago, and considers starting a fire in his hotel room. Also, Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie stops by Burbank Studios with his guitar and beautiful beautiful voice.

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Published 2011-01-19

January 19, 2011

33 min
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Live from TBTL Kitchens. Luke and Vanessa make some fish tacos, learn about American Idol, and decide that calling it 'TBTL Kitchens' sounds pretentious.

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Published 2011-01-18

January 18, 2011

69 min
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TBTL explores LBJ's Bunghole, workplace bathroom etiquette, and Luke's place on the list of Famous Albanians (in that order).

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Published 2011-01-17

January 17, 2011

81 min
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The Gang looks back at Ricky Gervais' Golden Globes hosting, was it too mean? Are we actually saying as a nation 'we weep for Tim Allen'? Also, Jen gives advice to two listeners who've been in a secret marriage for TEN YEARS.

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Published 2011-01-14

January 14, 2011

72 min
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Sean works on being nicer to jocks, Jen takes a crash course on Tunisia (thanks to Star Wars, and, you know, a revolution they're having) and JD and Thunder stop by to tell us about The Worst Movie You Can See This Weekend.

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Published 2011-01-13

January 13, 2011

72 min
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Coyotes invade Ft. Wayne, Dire Straits gets banned from Canadian radio, and Luke explains why your life hasn't been working out so well of late.

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Published 2011-01-12

January 12, 2011

60 min
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TBTL launches project 'Leave Ted Alone'. Plus, Luke gets good news about his mysterious bald spot while Jen gives advice on father/daughter dance songs.

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Published 2011-01-11

January 11, 2011

50 min
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TBTL officially declares itself on a Snow Day. Seattle's self-styled super heros might need some better training, and the surprising good rapping skills of Andy Milonakis.

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Published 2011-01-10

January 10, 2011

69 min
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Luke humiliates himself at a Chinese restaurant while Jen finds it confusing trying to operate a space satellite on behalf of George Clooney.

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Published 2011-01-06

January 6, 2011

61 min
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Luke, Jen, and Vanessa discuss the explosive court case pitting two kitty litter companies against each other. Plus, the triumphant return of Awesome Not Awesome.

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Published 2011-01-05

January 5, 2011

42 min
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Andy Haynes and Scott Moran stop by to help Luke fix his many jokes that didn't work during the previous night's standup dry-run. Plus, of course, lots of 'Smanging'

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Published 2011-01-04

January 4, 2011

55 min
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TBTL contemplates the End of Days, Brett Favre's questionable decisions, and the hateful 'Ear-Crack' that The Black Eyed Peas apparently sprinkle into every song.

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Published 2011-01-03

January 3, 2011

81 min
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Luke and Jen share their resolutions for 2011, compare notes on recent public urinations, and go down an IMDB rabbit hole titled 'hey, what happened to the cast of Malcolm in the Middle?'

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Published 2010-12-28

December 28, 2010

53 min
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Luke, Sean and MoMo co-host the show from the cramped confines of a KIRO production room, reviewing Sean't recent comedy performance and discussing why 'midget' is not a proper way to describe someone.

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Published 2010-12-27

December 27, 2010

78 min
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Luke announces the worst-kept secret of all time (thanks Facebook) and Jen shares the tale of Samson the dog, Cupcake the lamb, and Their Very Unfortunate Meeting.

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Published 2010-12-24

December 24, 2010

65 min
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A Christmas Eve show for the ages. Awesome Listener Shout-outs being played over Awesome Christmas Music Songs interrupted only occasionally by Awesome Sponsorship Messages.

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Published 2010-12-22

December 22, 2010

48 min
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Record rains continue to swamp LA, but TBTL still has the Christmas Spirit in its heart, as Tom Tangney stops by to talk holiday films.

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Published 2010-12-21

December 21, 2010

45 min
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The Gang wonders if newer Christmas songs are destined to suck, or if they've just been listening to too many 'Very Jonas Christmas' albums.

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Published 2010-12-20

December 20, 2010

128 min
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Luke and Vanessa end up with more camera time than they bargained for during a reality show wedding in LA. Plus, from the TBTL Archives, "TBTL Breakin' 2, Electric Boogaloo!"

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Published 2010-12-17

December 17, 2010

72 min
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The winner of the thrilling 'Cooking With Sean DeTore And You' contest is announced, Jesse Thorn of The Sound of Young America stops by to talk threads, and Jen nearly kills her family thanks to a healthy pizza.

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Published 2010-12-16

December 16, 2010

81 min
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Luke shares an awkward moment with Washington's Governor (and plays the tape to prove it), Jen weighs in on a naked mailman run-in, and Hari Kondabolu and Ahamefule Oluo talk comedy jokes.

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Published 2010-12-15

December 15, 2010

78 min
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Luke details what happened when he ran into his nemesis at a poker game, Jen explains why Tom Waits matters, and Poop-Inducing Yogurt Fraud Alert!

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Published 2010-12-14

December 14, 2010

79 min
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TBTL tries to make sense out of some mystifying Golden Globe nominations, Luke apologizes for mixing up his European Tennis Sex Maniacs, plus the return of everyone's new favorite segment: Jen Talks Sports (Which She Knows Almost Nothing About).

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Published 2010-12-13

December 13, 2010

74 min
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Luke worries about having been hacked thanks to The Gawker Media Empire, Sean preps for his big stand-up comedy debut (and tries some jokes out), and a Tiger Woods' mistress comes to an Indiana strip club, which has Jen feeling all granny-like.

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Published 2010-12-10

December 10, 2010

68 min
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TBTL's highly anticipated 'Most Fascinating People' Show, in which Luke and Jen interview the Most Fascinating people they've ever met... each other.

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Published 2010-12-09

December 9, 2010

76 min
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Luke tries an experiment, doing the show with basically no prep (which is not the usual practice believe it or not). Plus, Jen reveals her hatred for a beloved Christmas song and Christmas tradition.

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Published 2010-12-08

December 8, 2010

76 min
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Luke repeats a 'dirty' joke that got a Macy's Santa fired, and also comes up with a new nickname for his Upper Bald Spot. Plus, Jen reports from the Ft. Wayne Update Desk.. Now Open For Lunch!

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Published 2010-12-07

December 7, 2010

74 min
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Jen reflects on the day she spent with Elizabeth Edwards, who passed away today at 61. Luke makes the questionable decision to eat some bamboo and pays the price. Plus, the surprisingly high standards for serving as a Mall Santa.

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Published 2010-12-06

December 6, 2010

100 min
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The barber Luke blamed for his terrible cut fires back claiming he might have a bizarre medical condition (which they might be right about), Jen has advice for Josh Duhamel, Robert Di Nero and listener Leslie (in that order) and Shut It Down America! Facebook rumors regarding ChiMos.

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Published 2010-12-03

December 3, 2010

56 min
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Luke checks in from Chicago, plus Gregg Gillis (aka Girl Talk) discusses Jay-Z, Biomedical Engineering, and watching the Steelers win a superbowl while at an Australian casino.

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Published 2010-12-02

December 2, 2010

85 min
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Episode #700! Luke casts demons out of a bag of cookies, Jen learns about a secret talent, and the TBTL Voice Mail Line helps a listener who got a little too 'tired and emotional'

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Published 2010-12-01

December 1, 2010

74 min
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Luke comes close to punching a hipster for sporting a Hitler Mustache, Jen talks sports (about which she knows almost nothing) and everyone wonders what the Big NASA Announcement might be (and is there a Waiting for Guffman connection?).

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Published 2010-11-30

November 30, 2010

76 min
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Sean Investigates The Case of The Very Special Audio Tape, Luke thinks he might be moving up the Famous Albanian list, and TBTL debuts a new segment 'You Gotta See This!'

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Published 2010-11-29

November 29, 2010

84 min
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TBTL calls for a Shutting It Down (America) of the practice of TV networks declaring folks like Kim Kardashian to be 'fascinating'. Jen spent the weekend reading trashy magazines, and has some Granny Thoughts and say hi to our new awesome sponsor... Bing!

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Published 2010-11-26

November 26, 2010

35 min
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Luke checks in post-Thanksgiving with a cold in his throat and gravy in his belly. Oh, and producer Andrew Walsh presents a story of maybe the most involved birthday present ever.

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Published 2010-11-25

November 25, 2010

23 min
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Thanksgiving Day Special! Jen and Jason retell the weirdest thanksgiving ever, complete with random hobos and family members playing historical characters.

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Published 2010-11-24

November 24, 2010

56 min
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TBTL is thankful for love, and celebrates it with our version of a 'Delilah' call-in dedication show. Plus, speaking of love, we play maybe the most loving message to ever make its way in the TBTL Voicemail Box.

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Published 2010-11-23

November 23, 2010

84 min
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Snow My God! SNOMG! Snow Effing Way! Seattle gets snowed in and The Gang tries to think of the various stupid ways to describe it. Plus, Miniature Tigers thrill and delight us with their talking and songs.

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Published 2010-11-22

November 22, 2010

73 min
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Useful Info From TBTL!! Luke teaches the listeners how to make a tiny wig, while Jen gives the definitive rundown on how to have an awesome Thanksgiving.

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Published 2010-11-19

November 19, 2010

52 min
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TBTL catches up with the 'Tons Of F***king Sequins!!' kid, who tells us some secret dirt on his new internet celebritydom. Plus, Jen cleans out her closet, and Luke rolls out a new segment: 'Sucks To Be You"

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Published 2010-11-18

November 18, 2010

74 min
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Luke tells the epic tale of 'Granny vs. Jaws II', Jen does something she hasn't done for 20 years and feels bad about it, and Van reviews Din Tai Fung, which FINALLY opened over the weekend.

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