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.

#4368 I’ll Be Slanged 12/27/2024

#4368 I’ll Be Slanged Luke finds himself in an awkward conversation with someone he wrongly assumed had very different political views than himself. He and Andrew also tackle one of the Top Stories that they skipped in 2024: Oxford’s “Word Of The Year.” Andrew has issues with it! /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34625865

#4367 He Works Hard, He Grumps Hard 12/26/2024

#4367 He Works Hard, He Grumps Hard Luke and Andrew come up with the perfect way to close-out the TBTL year. But are they professional enough to pull it off? They also examine the proud tradition of hiding comic books inside text books. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34625485

#4366 Oh My God, We Are Creshing It! 12/25/2024

#4366 Oh My God, We Are Creshing It! Luke celebrates Christmas with some personal travel news that he’s quite excited about. Andrew almost ruins the holiday by bringing up a nog-related family dispute. And they finally weigh-in on the Elvis stamp debate of 1992. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34593440

#4365 Holla At Sheboygan 12/24/2024

#4365 Holla At Sheboygan After MUCH anticipation and an entire episode of build-up, Nick Jarin is back with his official Top Five Movies To Play In The Background Of Your Holiday Party. He also has some strong opinions about casting Muppets in more mainstream movies. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34592545

#4364 The Laureate Of Letterboxd 12/23/2024

#4364 The Laureate Of Letterboxd Nick Jarin joins Luke and Andrew to introduce his list of movies to play in the background at your holiday party. They also debate -- old school AM radio-style -- the best time for a server to take your plate at a restaurant. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34592060

#4363 Baring Our Solstice 12/20/2024

#4363 Baring Our Solstice Luke and Andrew compare the great lengths they each go through to connect their Bluetooth speakers every day. Plus, the mass panic over drones in the New Jersey night sky leads Andrew to discover the “Seattle Windshield Pitting Epidemic” of 1954. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34557115

#4362 A System Of Down 12/19/2024

#4362 A System Of Down Luke’s mind is blown over a new drug commercial song that takes the artform to new levels. He and Andrew also discuss used pillows, mushy rice, and the giant hole in Andrew’s ceiling. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34535670

#4361 The JARCy Boys 12/18/2024

#4361 The JARCy Boys Luke and Andrew stumble on their new favorite publication in a newspaper column about bidets. Plus, Andrew is vindicated and validated about a recent news story that he dismissed. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34509695

#4360 Farts All The Way Down 12/17/2024

#4360 Farts All The Way Down Luke is living out the plot of The Perfect Storm, only he’s doing it on land with an unwieldy rain tarp. Meanwhile, Andrew is intrigued by a new approach to selling paper towels. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34491485

#4359 I’m 0 For Everything 12/16/2024

#4359 I’m 0 For Everything Luke had a meltdown during a CBS shoot this weekend and he’s not feeling great about it. At all. And Andrew learns more about the "Yoda" in his yard. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34475790

#4358 Tis The Treason 12/13/2024

#4358 Tis The Treason TBTL Friendo Cassie swings by to tell us about the time her family stole a Christmas tree…and what happened when the cops showed up. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34438690

#4357 Rutabaga #5 12/12/2024

#4357 Rutabaga #5 Luke and Andrew celebrate the life (and lies?) of The Amazing Kreskin, whom Andrew is just learning about. They also wonder why nobody is booking Stefan Fatsis to talk about the Justin Tucker’s kicking issues. And they discuss the man who recently won the world Spanish Scrabble tournament, even though he doesn’t speak spanish. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34420925

#4356 Routing Interest 12/11/2024

#4356 Routing Interest Andrew is excited by a “Spotify Wrapped” for local bus routes. Luke’s eye is beginning to heal, but looks nastier than ever. And they carefully break down all the bumper stickers on the back of an SUV that Andrew snapped a photo of this weekend. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34401560

#4355 We’re Going To Need A Bigger Eye Clamp 12/10/2024

#4355 We’re Going To Need A Bigger Eye Clamp Luke finally had his eye surgery today, but he wasn’t allowed to record the procedure. But don’t worry, he shares all the details, including the ones Andrew doesn’t want to hear. They also discuss the arrest of the man suspected of killing a health insurance exec in broad daylight. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34372085

#4354 Somebody (Barry) Somewhere (Manhattan, Kansas) 12/09/2024

#4354 Somebody (Barry) Somewhere (Manhattan, Kansas) TBTL Friendo Broadcast Barry travelled 9 hours to Manhattan, Kansas this weekend to hang out with the cast of Somebody, Somewhere. He joins Luke and Andrew to tell the tale. Plus, Luke’s eye saga continues and continues…but is there maybe an end in sight? /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34354065

#4353 It’s Not A Krang! 12/06/2024

#4353 It’s Not A Krang! Luke’s swollen eye infection -- which is not filled with pus! -- made things difficult on the set of a CBS shoot yesterday. He’s now hoping for some kind of medical resolution today, possibly with the help of Jeremy Renner. He and Andrew also discuss the dark, bizarre case of the mystery man who assassinated a health insurance exec in broad daylight -- and how people are reacting online. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34321895

#4352 “It’s Not Right!” 12/05/2024

#4352 “It’s Not Right!” A brand new grocery store opened in Andrew’s neighborhood yesterday, leading him on an adventure that can best be described as a rollercoaster of emotion punctuated by some good old fashioned stampy-ness. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34305605

#4351 Flock My Life 12/04/2024

#4351 Flock My Life Luke and Andrew are both hot off respective trips to the doctor’s office, where Andrew advocated for himself and Luke met the coolest doctor in the world. Andrew also finally has a bucket list item and a gripe about neighborhood road signs. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34290745

#4350 Bandying About Benny Blanco 12/03/2024

#4350 Bandying About Benny Blanco Turns out, both Andrew and Becca are internet celebrities this week while Luke…sadly is not. But Luke will be under the bright lights later this week, which is a problem, given his worsening eye situation. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34272010

#4349 That’s Jared! 12/02/2024

#4349 That’s Jared! Luke is delighted by a young NBA player who is singing Tiky-Toky songs and painting his nails and being who he wants to be. Andrew offers a review of The Penguin. And Russell Wilson’s cringy “Mr. Unlimited” character may get the last laugh after all? /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34249815

#4348 Persuadable Emus 11/29/2024

#4348 Persuadable Emus Luke and Andrew team-up with Lindy and Meagan of Text Me Back for the long-awaited return of their podcasting supergroup best known as “TMBTL Of The Dog.” They discuss Lindy’s new animal shelter gig, Meagan’s “lil buggies”, Luke’s political yard signs, and Andrew’s rat problem (and how he plans to not help solve it.) /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34186945

#4347 Now I Have A Turkey, Ho Ho Ho 11/28/2024

#4347 Now I Have A Turkey, Ho Ho Ho Luke and Andrew try and fail to compare the Thanksgiving Holiday to an action movie. They also take a moment or two to compare food-loaf notes. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34186600

#4346 The Cold Stove League 11/27/2024

#4346 The Cold Stove League People keep sending Luke a video of a comedian making fun of something he works on…leading him to question the thickness of his skin. Andrew, meanwhile, needs help turning a former A’s fan into a Mariners fan. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34184685

#4345 It Smells Like A 24 Hour Fitness That Hasn’t Been Cleaned In 25 Hours 11/26/2024

#4345 It Smells Like A 24 Hour Fitness That Hasn’t Been Cleaned In 25 Hours Luke has been practicing piano, and he has the tape to prove it…but can he be vulnerable enough to share that tape with us? He and Andrew also discuss buying the naming rights to one of Seattle’s premiere NFL practice facilities. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34167390

#4344 Who Is Spiro Crow? 11/25/2024

#4344 Who Is Spiro Crow? A vexing billboard has reappeared in Andrew’s neighborhood. Luke went to the movies this weekend and made a big mess. And listeners help Luke be “more right” the next time he explains the origins of “Skid Row.” /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34144731

#4343 Can You Separate The Les From The Nessman? 11/22/2024

#4343 Can You Separate The Les From The Nessman? Luke and Andrew find themselves critiquing a new ad campaign, old TV sitcoms featuring teachers, and something Andrew believes is an homage to Twisted Sister (although he’s been wrong before.) /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34113256

#4342 Hey, I’m Knittin' Here! 11/21/2024

#4342 Hey, I’m Knittin' Here! Andrew has a much-anticipated update on his plumbing situation at home, while Luke is hoping to have minor eye surgery this afternoon. They also discuss LeBron James’ decision to quit social media and whether or not they are to blame. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34099401

#4341 The Worm Has Turned 11/20/2024

#4341 The Worm Has Turned Luke and Andrew both survived a night of major winds and power outages in the region, but now Andrew is bracing for a visit from the plumber who may have good news or bad news about his sewage system. Plus, a Seattle sushi restaurant has shut down after the internet accused it of serving fish with worms in it. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34039316

#4340 Going Too American With Your Gothic 11/19/2024

#4340 Going Too American With Your Gothic Andrew overheard a conversation this weekend that was so relevant to his interests, he wonders if it might have been a trap. He and Luke also prepare for “bomb cyclone” headed their way, and an update on Razzlekhan, the self-styled crypto-currency rapper who’s headed to prison. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/34019632

#4339 Charlatan Chew 11/18/2024

#4339 Charlatan Chew Luke and Andrew call on the StuBot to settle a bet regarding a Mariner’s pitcher of yesteryear. They also discuss the sweet snack treats of their youth, and how Bluesky continues to Bluesky. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/33986802

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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