TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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.

#4654 The Leap Day Of Normal Years 02/02/2026

#4654 The Leap Day Of Normal Years Andrew had two strange interactions at the grocery store, one immediately after another. Luke is dealing with a controversy that may tear apart his family text thread, if not the family itself. And Andrew accidentally shares some very timely news about Wordle. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39969720

#4653 In The White Barn, With My YouTube 01/30/2026

#4653 In The White Barn, With My YouTube Luke and Andrew celebrate the life and absolutely incredible career of Catherine O’Hara, who has sadly passed away. They also discuss the big renovation project that has begun in Andrew’s basement and Luke’s solomonic plan for watching the Super Bowl. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39941995

#4652 An Adrian Monk With A Bob Belcher Rising 01/29/2026

#4652 An Adrian Monk With A Bob Belcher Rising Andrew recounts his adventures chasing a bus to find a lost phone yesterday. He and Luke also try to set the record straight on Knight Rider, Smashmouth, and the origins of White Out (respectively). /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39926640

#4651 Live, Lüft, Love 01/28/2026

#4651 Live, Lüft, Love TBTL Friendo Cassie joins Luke and Andrew to talk about her big move back to rural life after years and years in the big city. They also talk about “House Burping” and Luke’s new vacuum situation. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39902400

#4650 Initial Impact 01/27/2026

#4650 Initial Impact Andrew is very excited about something he discovered on a random VHS tape, and he’s hoping some Seattle-area listeners can help him source it. Plus, Luke is trying to decide whether or not to ditch TikTok now that Larry Ellison effectively owns it. And a listener forcefully sets the record straight on the origins of Taco Time NW. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39901465

#4649 Mixed Emotions In Miami 01/26/2026

#4649 Mixed Emotions In Miami Luke and Andrew check-in to try to wrestle with the good and the bad that happened this weekend, from the streets of Minneapolis to a football field in Seattle and a custard shop in Miami. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39888095

#4648 Waiting For Brunot 01/23/2026

#4648 Waiting For Brunot Luke and Andrew once again team up with their friends Lindy and Meagan from the Text Me Back pod to talk about napping, the New Andy Rooney, and celebrity casting of Lindy’s life. They also discuss a huge update on the classic Rob Lowe meme and Billy Bob Thornton’s televised fit check. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39845455

#4647 Reminisce Me With That 01/22/2026

#4647 Reminisce Me With That Andrew discovers a long-lost episode of TBTL. He doesn’t like what he hears on it, but he finds it important anyway. They also discuss regional food chains and the most frightening thing to happen on a roller coaster. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39841235

#4646 Zen Koanheads 01/21/2026

#4646 Zen Koanheads The New York Times explains why Emanuel Macron was wearing badass sunglasses at the World Economic Forum yesterday, but Luke takes some issue with the reporting. He and Andrew also break down a couple of SNL skits and the disagreement that they caused on TikTok. And they try to figure out the best place for Luke to watch the big Seahawks game when he’s in Miami this weekend. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39818200

#4645 Nothing But A Gmail Thang 01/20/2026

#4645 Nothing But A Gmail Thang Luke joins the show from Burbank, California, where he was on a big-budget HBO set all day. He and Andrew also discuss the school staff from Archie Comics as well as some of the cartoon characters they used to crush on. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39805595

#4644 Whole Llama Love 01/19/2026

#4644 Whole Llama Love Genevieve joins the show to talk sewing, hobbies, and some unfortunate choices made by a 1990s talk show. Then we put her movie knowledge to the test with a quiz only she could handle. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39791535

#4643 Subterfuge In Space 01/16/2026

#4643 Subterfuge In Space NASA is going through great efforts to conceal the identity and symptoms of an astronaut who got sick in space, which leads Luke and Andrew to assume the worst (eg, an alien invasion.) They also discuss Andrew’s new life-hack for getting to the airport (spoiler alert: It’s driving.) /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39752460

#4642 Just Raisin Questions 01/15/2026

#4642 Just Raisin Questions Luke and Andrew learn that they may be sitting on some valuable old pennies…they just need to check their spare change jars. They also discuss self-driving rectangles and the California Raisins. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39750065

#4641 Low Key, It’s Not Giving “Angel Of Death” 01/14/2026

#4641 Low Key, It’s Not Giving “Angel Of Death” Andrew is back from his first-ever trip to Las Vegas, and he has all the details Luke is dying to hear. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39734955

#4640 Park a Mile in My Shoes 01/13/2026

#4640 Park a Mile in My Shoes DFTB drops by to hangout with Luke & Jon, as Andrew enjoys more time in Vegas. The guys discuss kids being kids at the airport, Seahawks' football, and they're unable to determine what region of the country Missouri is a part of. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39720710

#4639 More Sasquatch Than Man 01/12/2026

#4639 More Sasquatch Than Man Andrew is spending time in Las Vegas so TBTL Employee Numero Uno, Jon Sklaroff, jumps on the line to check in with Luke about what's happening in the Twin Cities and the podcast world after the first ever Golden Globe was awarded for podcasting. Also, the guys wonder if husband of Best Actress winner, Rose Byrne, fellow actor Bobby Cannavale was justified in not attending the awards ceremony. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39703940

#4638 Bake Harder! 01/09/2026

#4638 Bake Harder! Luke and Andrew are both tempted by a new phone that’s being hyped at the CES tech show and that has them reminiscing about their Blackberries of old. Luke also went back to his own reporting from 2004 to fact check himself, and he didn’t like the results. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39678585

#4637 Always Bet On Green 01/08/2026

#4637 Always Bet On Green Luke watched a movie yesterday, but he couldn’t get Andrew’s voice out of his head the whole time. Andrew discovers that he perfectly fits into a weirdo’s theory regarding latitudes and lifestyles. And they discuss Andrew’s gambling prep for his upcoming trip to Vegas. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39666320

#4636 Avatar 6: The Smell Of Water 01/07/2026

#4636 Avatar 6: The Smell Of Water Luke and Andrew both saw Marty Supreme over the holidays. They share their feelings on the movie and how it fits into the current movie theater moment. They also talk about how the greatest dart players in the world have to deal with wasps during their tournaments. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39651185

#4635 A Two-Man Pluribus 01/06/2026

#4635 A Two-Man Pluribus Luke is concerned that he accidentally bought a legit gun on TikTok. Now he’s waiting to see what shows up. Plus, a listener in Scotland explains the origins of the supposed curse of MacBeth. And Andrew had a dream about a banana, but it’s not what you think. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39635780

#4634 The First Class Of First Class 01/05/2026

#4634 The First Class Of First Class Luke had the most embarrassing moment he’s ever had on an airplane over the holidays. He’s also working on a new, exciting system for his garbage bins. And Genevieve is worried that Andrew might be having an affair with someone at the DMV. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39619320

#4633 Voice Squad 01/02/2026

#4633 Voice Squad From scary windstorms to nostalgic smells, from dive bar popcorn to summer salad recipes, we hear from the Tens of Listeners who left us voicemail messages in 2025. Happy New Year! /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39597225

#4632 Grays In The Grass 01/01/2026

#4632 Grays In The Grass Luke and Andrew kick off the new year by revisiting one of their favorite poems and the performer who made it famous. They also check-in with listener Jami, who has a list of the Top Five Low-Stake Adult Fears one might face. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39579980

#4631 Intermittent Listing 12/31/2025

#4631 Intermittent Listing Andrew is obsessed with a special table from his youth, and he’s unfortunately found it for sale on eBay. He also asks for Luke’s help differentiating two comedians who have little in common. And listener Ben offers a list of Top Five Experiences You Can Have In A Grocery Store. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39579495

#4630 One Tick Pony 12/30/2025

#4630 One Tick Pony Luke and Andrew finally speak up about the TV show Get Smart and its infamous “cone of silence.” They also take a look back at some of the most interesting vocabulary words they apparently used in the past year, according to listener Kristen, who’s been keeping notes. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39569250

#4629 You’re A Clean One Mr. Grinch 12/29/2025

#4629 You’re A Clean One Mr. Grinch Hanna Brooks Olsen joins the show to talk about the Forensic Sciences Club she started in high school, why she’s been staying up until 4 in the morning, and how to get someone out of bed with Sour Patch Kids. She also presents her own list of Top Five Most Satisfying Things To Clean. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39559900

#4628 I'll Have A Bluesky Christmas Without You 12/26/2025

#4628 I'll Have A Bluesky Christmas Without You Andrew is shocked and awed by some online behavior he saw yesterday…behavior that led to his own banishment on social media! /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39531240

#4627 The TBTL Holiday Hang! 12/25/2025

#4627 The TBTL Holiday Hang! Luke and Andrew are joined by Jon, Genevieve, Susie B. and a whole bunch of Tens to celebrate the holidays! We talk about favorite holiday traditions, regifting strategies, and whether or not Genevieve and Andrew’s Christmas tree is “secure.” /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39531100

#4626 I'm Workin' Here! 12/24/2025

#4626 I'm Workin' Here! Luke is astounded by the small bit of wax that protects us all from absolute toilet disasters. Andrew continues to marvel at the ease of cashing checks in 2025. And listener Sarah has some 5 lists of best walks and most underrated smells. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39523160

#4625 The Burbank Always Promotes Twice 12/23/2025

#4625 The Burbank Always Promotes Twice Luke and Andrew finally do what they promised to do yesterday: Namely, talk about the best times and places to eat candy. Plus, Andrew’s adventures in old-timey cinema continue! /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39522310

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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