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.

#4673 Orange You Glad You Asked? 02/27/2026

#4673 Orange You Glad You Asked? Luke’s attempts to get to the bottom of Andrew’s citrus addiction leads to a bigger mystery about India’s third-biggest newspaper. Plus, Luke makes plans to visit steamboat museums and chimney sweep museums during his stay in Missouri. And a listener from New Orleans calls in with an epic tale of line-cutting. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40249055

#4672 Framily Planning 02/26/2026

#4672 Framily Planning In a desperate attempt to attract younger listeners, Luke and Andrew discuss Reader’s Digest, Beetle Bailey, and Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. at great length. Plus, Luke got kicked out of ANOTHER private event during his stay in Kansas City. And Andrew marches ever closer to adopting a dog. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40247145

#4671 Oh, What A Feeling When Your Cat Is In The Ceiling 02/25/2026

#4671 Oh, What A Feeling When Your Cat Is In The Ceiling Andrew’s cat is causing trouble. Luke is sick of everything being lemon flavored. Punch the Monkey is finally making friends in Japan. Mina Kimes might listen to McMillan Men (but probably won’t.) And Luke and Andrew make plans for their eventual appearance on The Newlywed Game. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40233725

#4670 The Biggest Mooser 02/24/2026

#4670 The Biggest Mooser Luke has a run-in with A.I. at work, and he doesn’t like it. He and Andrew also discuss the phenomenal story of American gold medal figure skater Alysa Liu. And a listener takes a food related risk that nobody asked for. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40206050

#4669 Glengarry, Glenn Close 02/23/2026

#4669 Glengarry, Glenn Close Luke had a moment that was a little embarrassing and a little gross during his jog this weekend. Andrew had another adventurous Sunday in his neighborhood. They also discuss that time Buzz Aldrin punched a guy. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40203895

#4668 If Not Who, When? 02/20/2026

#4668 If Not Who, When? Luke and Andrew try to get to the bottom of art -- from Robert Therrien’s sculptures to Lana Del Rey album covers and the most chaotic songs by the Silver Jews. Plus, Luke is obsessed with a couple of podcasting nuns, and can Rich Eisen get Andrew to like Billy Bob Thornton? /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40180150

#4667 Bleu Collar 02/19/2026

#4667 Bleu Collar Luke gets some answers about the mysterious creatures he spotted in the Columbia River yesterday. He and Andrew also discuss the imminent sale of the Seattle Seahawks and how they feel about that. And Luke watched the French film that Andrew’s been obsessed with for the past 24 hours. (The conversation about Le Bonheur, which was mostly spoiler free, occurs between 43:00 - 1:04:00) /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40168990

#4666 Wing Theory 02/18/2026

#4666 Wing Theory Andrew is pretty outraged over a judge’s ruling on “boneless chicken wings.” Luke discovers some unprecedented megafauna in the Columbia River below his house. They also get into some TV talk (Luke is enjoying Neighbors and The Other Two on HBO) and movie talk (Andrew stumbled on an old French film yesterday that he can’t get out of his head.) /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40155265

#4665 Yossarian’s Ulta 02/17/2026

#4665 Yossarian’s Ulta Luke has a new favorite radio station, Andrew has a new exercise routine involving a frozen water bottle, and Olympic skaters are dealing with a new issue called “music rights.” Luke and Andrew also pay homage to Alan Arkin, because they apparently didn’t do so when he died in 2023. They also learn the deep, dark secret that Tony! Toni! Toné! doesn’t want you to know. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40143715

#4664 I’m Not A Buzzball, I Just Glug A Lot 02/16/2026

#4664 I’m Not A Buzzball, I Just Glug A Lot Luke had more dog-related adventures than expected during his Valentine’s weekend. Andrew spent Saturday hauling bowling alley wood into his garage. And former Morning Edition host David Greene is suing Google for using his voice for their AI slop. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40128620

#4663 Valentine’s Stay 02/13/2026

#4663 Valentine’s Stay Luke made the mistake of signing up for a store-sponsored credit card, and boy oh boy does he regret it. Meanwhile, Andrew is still learning the basics of online shopping and making some rookie mistakes. They also discuss Chipotle’s decision to raise its prices and target wealthier customers. And listeners set the record straight on the history of Iron Mountain…and some of the calls are coming from inside the mountain! /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40103835

#4662 Dr. Marsupial’s Gurgle 02/12/2026

#4662 Dr. Marsupial’s Gurgle Luke and Andrew talk about the parade that Andrew didn’t attend yesterday and the pizza shop in LA that Luke did visit. They also talk about why Olympic medals keep falling off the athletes in Italy. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40091515

#4661 Paws, But Do Not Stop 02/11/2026

#4661 Paws, But Do Not Stop Luke came back to his hotel room to find a hand-written note on his pillow, which leads him and Andrew on a fact-finding mission. They also discuss their weird aversion to loyalty programs, as well as Bingo's big trip to the vet today. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40068280

#4660 Stockholm’s Syndrome 02/10/2026

#4660 Stockholm’s Syndrome Luke and Andrew talk about home renovation, Super Bowl commercials, Faygo Rock ‘n’ Rye, and why you might not want to leave your girl with Mr. Pibb. They also receive an amazing story from Sweden involving a crime-fighting Mary Lou Henner type. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40064485

#4659 We’ve All Got Our Own Tissues 02/09/2026

#4659 We’ve All Got Our Own Tissues Luke and Andrew both experienced some projector-related issues during the Super Bowl yesterday, but that didn’t stop them from celebrating another huge victory for the Seahawks! They also weigh-in on what most football fans are discussing today: The faulty design of modern tissue boxes. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40050595

#4658 Zorn To Be Wild 02/06/2026

#4658 Zorn To Be Wild Luke and Andrew prep for the Super Bowl the only way they know how: By talking about referees, cats, and Wordle. Plus, Luke gives Andrew the impossible Seattle Times Seahawks quiz that’s got him steamed. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40026035

#4657 The Lost Jewels Of Ya Booty 02/05/2026

#4657 The Lost Jewels Of Ya Booty Andrew feels like a fish out of water as he joins the show from a college campus today. He and Luke discuss a mysterious billboard in Northern California, the Choose Your Own Adventure books of their youth, and how rude parking habits led to the Epstein Files. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40012870

#4656 Worth Than Ever 02/04/2026

#4656 Worth Than Ever Andrew received The Saddest 3-Panel Comic Strip in the mail yesterday, and does his best to describe it to Luke. They also discuss the terrible fan jerseys being released for the Super Bowl. And Luke laments the current state of Red Robin cheese sticks. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39998500

#4655 Kumon Feel The Noise 02/03/2026

#4655 Kumon Feel The Noise Luke’s attempts to ingratiate himself with a group of teens goes sideways on the streets of Portland. He and Andrew also discuss a coyote that swam all the way to Alcatraz and the saddest penguin footage Andrew has ever seen. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39985035

#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

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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