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.

#4689 Swinging On A Star 03/23/2026

#4689 Swinging On A Star With Andrew out of town, Luke is joined by TBTL Employee Numero Uno, Jon Sklaroff. Jon provides an update on life with a new puppy and the two discuss why the NBA is actually good and Seattle should be excited to see the Sonics come back. And Luke details a foolproof plan to get the goods at Blockbuster. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40595965

#4688 I’m Not The Scrub Daddy, I’m The Daddy Who Scrubbed Up 03/20/2026

#4688 I’m Not The Scrub Daddy, I’m The Daddy Who Scrubbed Up Luke and Andrew are feeling giddy on the first day of Spring! Luke is breaking out a fresh Sponge Mommy for the occasion, and Andrew is preparing for a real Shandy Summer. They also get the fascinating background of the famous “Did You Ever Have A Dream” viral video. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40562175

#4687 Lemon Law 03/19/2026

#4687 Lemon Law Luke and Andrew discuss AfroMan’s recent court victory against the cops who were suing him for defamation. It’s a complicated win. Luke also reveals his skill for knowing whether or not a fast food restaurant sells Coke or Pepsi products. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40548435

#4686 Doodle, Where’s My Car 03/18/2026

#4686 Doodle, Where’s My Car An article about Doodles peaked Luke’s attention AND taught him his new favorite word. Plus, Coach Ben unveils the lineup for the new season of TBTL Junior Sluggers baseball! /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40529655

#4685 Get On Borg! 03/17/2026

#4685 Get On Borg! Luke introduces Andrew to the newest, hottest St. Patrick’s day ritual, which involves milk jugs filled with green booze. Plus, Andrew is trying to figure out what to do after a cyclone caused massive damage to the Hawaiian town he’s planning on visiting next week. Photo via “”. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40516140

#4684 Hungry, Hungry Hypnos 03/16/2026

#4684 Hungry, Hungry Hypnos Luke’s mom, Susie, joins the show to talk cybersecurity, old Kingdome food vendors, and what happens when you “take your tongue on a sleigh ride.” Plus, Luke saw a “hyprov” show this weekend, which combines hypnosis and Improv. And he and Andrew discuss Matthew Berry's appearance with Conan O'Brien at the Oscars last night. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40504880

#4683 Friggatriskaidekaphobia 03/13/2026

#4683 Friggatriskaidekaphobia Luke says he wants to start golfing more this summer, which of course leads to a long conversation about all of Andrew’s childhood vehicles -- including a personal golf cart. They also discuss the snow that’s falling in Seattle on a very special Friday The 13th. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40446825

#4682 Ozark Is The Bluest Color 03/12/2026

#4682 Ozark Is The Bluest Color Luke honed his DJ skills at an art show yesterday, while Andrew was at home making the worst meal of his life. Luke’s also been very much enjoying the new Stephen Conrad show, DTF: St. Louis. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40417540

#4681 Houston, We Have A Pro Bono! 03/11/2026

#4681 Houston, We Have A Pro Bono! Luke’s favorite ambient noise may be giving him bad dreams. But the really weird thing is that Andrew’s been having the SAME bad dreams. Also, a hump-inflating scandal is rattling the world of camel pageants, and the story of two baseball players not shaking hands has led to more drama than expected. And Andrew, with the help of an eagle-eyed listener, is celebrating a very special anniversary today. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40403175

#4680 Bottle Episode 03/10/2026

#4680 Bottle Episode Luke had a scary moment this morning while trying to clean his water bottles, but he caught it all on tape. Andrew learns that his once-nemesis is a huge deal on Bluesky. And they discuss the World Baseball Classic and why Andrew is rooting for Team Mexico. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40388190

#4679 O’Hare Of The Dog 03/09/2026

#4679 O’Hare Of The Dog Luke spent the weekend trying to escape O’Hare airport, while Andrew spent the weekend trying to escape from an evil magician’s dressing room. Plus, Luke is mad at A.I. for lying on his behalf, and an overseas listener takes us on an audio journey. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40374045

#4678 You Give Me Femur 03/06/2026

#4678 You Give Me Femur Genevieve joins the show to discuss her court plans after she learns she was ticketed during Operation Bus Chase. She also explains why she’s so angry about her astrological sign, even though she doesn’t believe in that stuff. Meanwhile, Luke is vibing off of Detlef Schrempf’s Instagram feed, and Andrew learns he might be Baz To The Bone. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40344810

#4677 Unc Angst 03/05/2026

#4677 Unc Angst Luke had an emotional and educational experience at the Chicago Art Museum this morning. Andrew is disappointed that his perfectly calculated Bluesky post isn’t going viral. And the Tens of Listeners are bringing sexy back to the Blursdays segment. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40333550

#4676 Freud, Marry, Kill 03/04/2026

#4676 Freud, Marry, Kill Andrew is concerned about some pickles that he bought, so he does a taste-test on the air. Speaking of taste tests, he and Luke also dissect the viral video of McDonalds’ CEO trying to eat a burger like a normal person. They also discuss going to the bathroom on airplanes and things the bible taught them about wine. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40319080

#4675 Kalshi And Chill 03/03/2026

#4675 Kalshi And Chill Andrew saw something completely bonkers in a 1991 episode of Columbo, and he’s trying to get to the bottom of it. Luke finds himself placing sports bets on the definitely-not-sports-betting app Kalshi. Luke and Andrew also have important updates on their respective traffic court appeals. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40303525

#4674 50 Shades Of The Gray Lady 03/02/2026

#4674 50 Shades Of The Gray Lady Luke and Andrew have some ideas on how to fix the internet. And newspapers. They also share the personal videos that they made for each other regarding Luke’s newish Roku. And Luke is about to fight city hall over a parking ticket, and he can’t wait. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/40289295

#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

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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