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.

#4605 Burbank Thermal Units 11/25/2025

#4605 Burbank Thermal Units Luke and Andrew announce plans for this year’s ! Plus, Luke is on an odyssey trying to get a bathroom vanity delivered. And Andrew recalls one of the most amazing (not in a good way) Lyft drivers he ever had. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39172080

#4604 Look At The Baldur’s Gate On This Guy! 11/24/2025

#4604 Look At The Baldur’s Gate On This Guy! Luke and Andrew are both very happy they went out last night, even though it’s so easy to stay home on a cold November Sunday. Luke really enjoyed seeing the new Noah Baumbach film, Andrew enjoyed a very special night of comedy, and they discovered the surprising origin of Curb Your Enthusiasm. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39155715

#4603 Coyote Ugly 11/21/2025

#4603 Coyote Ugly Andrew’s neighborhood (and its resident pets) is on official Coyote Watch. Luke offers some solutions based on a 1990s-era awareness campaign. They also discuss the famous space crime that DIDN’T happen. And they look at the 21 million year old history of the first kiss. Photo of prairie dogs kissing via /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39115795

#4602 Two Baroque Girls 11/20/2025

#4602 Two Baroque Girls Andrew talks in detail about his unsure entry into the world of Dungeons and Dragons. A story about the use of A.I. in documentaries has Luke very concerned. And a favorite TBTL song scats its way back onto the show. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39115030

#4601 The Secret Life Of Walter Mitigate 11/19/2025

#4601 The Secret Life Of Walter Mitigate A conversation about window coverings prompts Luke to examine his unusual behavior in hotel rooms. Meanwhile, Bingo the Cat gives Andrew QUITE the scare during today’s show! /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39084545

#4600 Clear And Present Daisy 11/18/2025

#4600 Clear And Present Daisy Luke’s D.C. adventures continue with a jog past a partially demolished White House and a brief encounter with the Secret Service. Andrew has a beef with his cat, Bingo. And they discuss Target’s new “smiling” policy for their employees and a lawsuit over tequila. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39082250

#4599 Here’s My Parade! 11/17/2025

#4599 Here’s My Parade! Luke re-watched a movie on an airplane this weekend and is bowled over at how prescient the film was. Meanwhile, Andrew saw Begonia and is putting together a unified theory of films in 2025. Plus, Andrew is blown away by a cable network’s “panel of experts.” And Russell Wilson announces his new Cameo business. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39065315

#4598 Pennies Into Plowshares 11/14/2025

#4598 Pennies Into Plowshares Luke and Andrew learn the curious background of an actor in a scene that Andrew is obsessed with. They also discuss the death of the penny, some major vandalism at a beloved amusement park, and the misguided dos-and-don’ts of a community radio station. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39039260

#4597 The Right Amount Of Panic 11/13/2025

#4597 The Right Amount Of Panic Luke was scheduled to appear on a local TV station in Portland this morning, but he ran into some trouble on the way. Meanwhile, Andrew went full Tim Robinson as he tried to get answers from a possibly shady business. Speaking of television, they also discuss The Chair Company and Pluribus, two shows that they’re both watching right now. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39026695

#4596 Hotel Clevafornia 11/12/2025

#4596 Hotel Clevafornia Andrew is back to talk about rival podcasts, paper towels, and Slim Goodbody. Luke is in love with a vintage video about Dulles Airport and its famous people movers. And we hear another story about found money from listener Evan. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/39012660

#4595 Jeff Hiller!! 11/11/2025

#4595 Jeff Hiller!! Jeff Hiller from “Somebody Somewhere” sits down with Luke to discuss growing up Christian, navigating quasi-celebrity, and what it would take to get him back into podcasting. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38994970

#4594 Don't Look At Me Louis 11/10/2025

#4594 Don't Look At Me Louis Andrew is out of office, so Luke & Jon hold down the fort as they discuss a variety of topics as Luke keeps his cool after his mom, Susie B., momentarily interrupted him doing the intro. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38984220

#4593 Nap Judgement: Snorytelling With A Beat 11/07/2025

#4593 Nap Judgement: Snorytelling With A Beat Luke confesses to committing one of the biggest sins a person can commit (according to Andrew’s rule book.) They also talk about the best ways to take a nap and hear David From The Basement’s Top Five Ways To Watch A Movie. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38902295

#4592 High Fives 11/06/2025

#4592 High Fives Luke and Andrew spend some time reflecting on the Seattle roots of “elevator music.” And they dig into some of the Top Five lists sent in recently by listeners, including the Top Five Most Satisfying Tinkles and the Top Five Saddest Starbucks Experiences. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38901955

#4591 Tender Oven Care 11/05/2025

#4591 Tender Oven Care Luke is in New York, where he attended his first CBS editorial meeting and received a surprising welcome from his colleagues. He and Andrew also discuss housekeeping, housekeepers, MSNBC’s new branding, TBTL’s new merch, the Ty-D-Bol guy, the 2000 flushes guy, and the time Andrew set his kitchen on fire. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38930655

#4590 Louvre It Or Leave It 11/04/2025

#4590 Louvre It Or Leave It Luke joins the show again from New York City, where he spent the night in Sing Sing (the karaoke bar, not the prison.) He also got Roy Donked at a famous jazz club. He and Andrew discuss the disastrous decision that Colin Jost and Pete Davidson made regarding a boat, which seems very relatable for some reason. And a recent reveal about the Louvre’s security password is possibly even more relatable. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38913365

#4589 Dispatches From The Steam Room 11/03/2025

#4589 Dispatches From The Steam Room Television’s Chris Hayes joins the show from his home studio, where he’s also hosting Luke today. They and Andrew discuss yesterday’s New York City Marathon, the New York City mayoral race, and the big mistake that led Luke on an epic journey. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38897310

#4588 Dots Cool 10/31/2025

#4588 Dots Cool Luke tries to help Andrew with a Halloween conundrum. They also try to learn more about the child on the front of an obscure cereal box. Plus, a beloved Seattle nightclub is closing some of its venues as live entertainment struggles around the country. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38865230

#4587 Berry Me! 10/30/2025

#4587 Berry Me! Andrew has been on a heck of a journey with blueberries lately. Luke can relate. They also discuss the story of a newspaper confusing Bill DeBlasio, the wine merchant, with Bill de Blasio, the former mayor of NYC. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38849980

#4586 It’s The Donkey For Me! 10/29/2025

#4586 It’s The Donkey For Me! Luke and Andrew realize (with the help of a listener) that they were missing a pretty big piece of information about a Luke Wilson commercial they talked about at length yesterday. Plus, Andrew has some questions about a plethora of radio ads he’s been hearing that feature a former reality TV host. They also discuss the two oldest McDonald’s burgers in existence. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38830960

#4585 I’m An Ideas Festival, Michael 10/28/2025

#4585 I’m An Ideas Festival, Michael Luke and Andrew consider their chances of winning the brand new (and already-controversial) Golden Globe For Podcasting. Plus, Luke got up at the crack of dawn today to find out how the tofu gets made. And Andrew is dealing with an especially painful Wordle loss. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38814830

#4584 Full Frontal Casket 10/27/2025

#4584 Full Frontal Casket Something happened to Luke this weekend that has him considering a very big change in the hair department. He also learned his new favorite joke from an Uber driver. And Andrew had a moderately shocking moment in a record store. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38798080

#4583 Rapped Attention 10/24/2025

#4583 Rapped Attention Luke will be hosting a Halloween pet costume party this weekend. He’s also getting more into Bluesky these days. Meanwhile, Andrew sets the record straight on a classic scene from Superman IV. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38773360

#4582 Well, Well, Well 10/23/2025

#4582 Well, Well, Well Luke finally lifted the metal plate that covers the well in his driveway to find out what exactly is down there. He offers Andrew a full report. They also discuss a Washington Post piece about a slang phrase the youth are using -- or, were using, until the Washington Post wrote about it. And Luke picked the absolute worst time to become a Blazers fan. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38760005

#4581 The Road Less Graveled 10/22/2025

#4581 The Road Less Graveled Now that there’s no more baseball to discuss, Luke and Andrew’s conversations turn to lawn care and how gravel maintenance has Luke reconsidering his relationship with Amazon.com. They also explore more creative names for sunshowers from around the world, thanks to listener Marissa. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38747390

#4580 It Gets Vedder 10/21/2025

#4580 It Gets Vedder The Seattle Mariners are not going to the World Series. But Luke and Andrew are doing surprisingly okay this morning. Plus, more listeners weigh-in on the “best beer experience” list, as well as situational popcorn. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38730905

#4579 A Chameleon’s Wedding Day 10/20/2025

#4579 A Chameleon’s Wedding Day After a big win and a big loss over the weekend, the Seattle Mariners now face one game that will determine whether or not they go to the World Series for the very first time. Luke and Andrew check-in on their feelings. And Andrew explains the very non-baseball reason he’s been feeling an immense amount of anxiety lately. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38651750

#4578 A Few Small Beers 10/17/2025

#4578 A Few Small Beers Luke and Andrew weigh-in on a listener’s list of “Top Five Beer Situations.” Plus, Andrew has an update on Operation Dog Sitter, and they discuss the current situation the Seattle Mariners find themselves in. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38623755

#4577 The Changing Of The Teasons 10/16/2025

#4577 The Changing Of The Teasons Luke and Andrew discuss the “social saunas” that a company is promoting in Seattle, as well as a disturbing sweat-related habit that Andrew once had. They also share their feelings about yesterday’s blowout loss by the Mariners, which probably isn’t as bad as it seems. (But don’t say that out loud, because you might jinx it.) /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38609980

#4576 Who Killed Bugs Meany? 10/15/2025

#4576 Who Killed Bugs Meany? Andrew watched a remarkable episode of Columbo yesterday while dog sitting and concluded that Peter Falk is a bit of a dog himself. Meanwhile, Luke was checking out some slightly more modern HBO productions, like The Chair Company and The Alabama Solution and shares his thoughts. They also discuss a new AI app that is churning out impressive but concerning content and a stolen gas station dinosaur who found its way back home. /episode/index/show/d6aa2b29-913e-484d-a3dd-4cfce4cbb37b/id/38597165

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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