TBTL

TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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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.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Episode #2237: Responsible Microcasting 26.10.2016

Luke almost has a Bill O'Reilly moment while shooting on location in Puerto Rico. He and Andrew discuss that, and they debate the merits of Dos Equis' new "Most Interesting Man In The World." And they play a song submitted by an anonymous (and worried) listener. Special thanks to Jon Pelletier  and Jack Reilly  for supporting today's show!

Episode #2236: Public Radio Puberty 25.10.2016

Luke and Andrew discuss phone chargers, socks, world music, John Lurie, internet dating, and dazzling details about Donovan. Also, Luke is in Puerto Rico. Big thanks to  Doug Horton and  Shannon Kinzie for supporting today's show!

Episode #2235: Hola, Daddy Yankee! 24.10.2016

Luke joins the show from Puerto Rico, where his  very loose grasp on the Spanish language is getting him into some awkward situations. He and Andrew also discuss balding, toupées and and Donald Trump's favorite catch phrase. Plus, a look at the worst or possibly best Seahawks game in this week's No Point Conversion. Special thanks to Julianne Foster  and Kat Goetting  for supporting this episode o...

Episode #2234: Everyday Profiteroles 21.10.2016

Andrew and Aaron "The Ace of Mace" Mason discuss Andrew's newly diagnosed "garbage anxiety." Plus, they read an email leaked exclusively to TBTL from the desk of a television editor. Also, a famous football player admits that everyone has been spelling his name wrong his entire career. And, of course, there's Music For Your Weekend!

Episode #2233: No Offense, Donovan 20.10.2016

Luke has fallen in love with New York City all over again. He tells Andrew about his adventures and about an amazing new app he discovered. Plus, more salad talk, what we could all learn from George H.W. Bush, and whether a North Korean chimp should quit smoking. Special thanks to  Aislinn Byrne and  Jennifer Dunne for supporting today's show!

Episode #2232: This Is My Face, This Is My Bo-ody 19.10.2016

Luke is in New York, where he is enamored with the salad options. Meanwhile, Andrew has a questionable hip-hop-related joke that he can't let go of. They discuss one reporter's herculean attempts to track down Bill Murray. Special thanks to  Tina Taylor and  Stephanie Lathrop for supporting today's episode!

Episode #2231: SeaTac Is For Lovers 18.10.2016

Andrew picks up Luke at the airport so they can go hat shopping in Seattle. True story. Special thanks to Gail Floyd and Megan Rodriguez for supporting today's show. 

Episode #2230: Radical Photographic Honesty 17.10.2016

Luke and Andrew discuss the great storm of 2016 that wasn't, then they compare their Sylvester Stallone impressions. Plus, we dig into the information that Facebook (and its advertisers) have collected on Andrew.

Episode #2229: Bald Move 14.10.2016

Luke joins the show from the offices of Live Wire Radio, where he's concerned that his co-workers will walk in on him podcasting. He and Andrew discuss Nancy Grace's headline-grabbing interview with some critical radio hosts. Also discussed: Luke's slow evolution into Royal Tenenbaum. Special thanks to  Kelly Kilburn and Morgan Reaves for supporting today's episode!

Episode #2228: Four Weddings And A LACer 13.10.2016

Luke joins Andrew at the law offices of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to discuss "hick-hop", wedding disasters, and the unsung works of Steven Weber. Plus, Alex Trebek gets BOLD. Special thanks to Sibyl Adams and Paulina Carreto for supporting today's show!

Episode #2227: You're On Candid Podcast! 12.10.2016

Luke discovers a new bathroom-themed Halloween toy that may end up replacing Andrew on the show. Plus, dazzling deets on dog noses! Special thanks to Brian Dolman and  Kenneth Ney for supporting today's episode!

Episode #2226: Yaaas Larson! 11.10.2016

Luke takes the show into the kitchen, where he cooks corned beef while Andrew Googles ingredients for him. They also discuss why Chinese banks are hiring people to snoop around bathrooms. Oh, there's also a lot of Far Side talk. Special thanks to  Natalie Boyle  and David Ezell for supporting this episode of TBTL!

Episode #2225: Tell 'Em The Bone Sent 'Ya 10.10.2016

Luke woke up with a pit in his stomach today and realized that Summer is truly, truly over for a long, long time. This naturally leads to an examination of the musical works of The Fabulous Thunder Birds and The Georgia Satellites. Also, America found an unexpected hero during last night's presidential debate. And, in No Point Conversion, Luke and Andrew discuss a particularly depressing Browns ga...

Episode #2224: Pal Pens You 07.10.2016

Phyllis "The Fletch" Fletcher joins the show to talk about her recent reunion with her childhood pen-pal from behind the Iron Curtain. Plus, Andrew is having some some issues expressing himself lately. He and Phyllis also discuss nefarious actions by the Egg Council, secret hiding places in libraries, and Music For Your  Weekend!

Episode #2223: A Hunger For The Tangney 06.10.2016

Tom Tangney joins the show to review some films, analyze Andrew's performance on KIRO today, and recall some of his fondest TBTL memories. Also, Luke checks in from a sad hotel room near the Seattle airport to explain how he ended up there.

Episode #2222: Sperry Mason 05.10.2016

Andrew is having a bad day, mostly because a beloved member of his family has been peeing in his closet. Luke tries to channel his inner Jackson Galaxy to help out. Then they discuss the fascinating world of sonic design as explored in a recent story by writer Jack Hitt . Special thanks to Dan Masters and Claudia Carrillo for supporting today's episode!

Episode #2221: I'm A Maker, I'm A Taker, I'm A Midnight Jaker 04.10.2016

Luke and Andrew review this weekend's SNL debate send-up, then they have their own debate over whether anonymous authors have a right to keep their identities hidden. Plus, why Luke will probably skip tonight's VP debate, and a letter from a listener who has - undebatably - the worst friends ever. Thanks to James Callaghan and  Patricia Middleton for supporting today's show!

Episode #2220: Whitespot Diamond-Boat 03.10.2016

We finally hear how Luke fared during his "surprise half-marathon" this weekend. Meanwhile, Andrew continues to manicure his Yelp portfolio, Luke has a huge revelation about eating food on the air, and Homeland Security has its eyes on Alabama Hill. Plus, Kim and Kanye's scary weekend, and why Australians sometimes have to light their toilet paper on fire. And stay tuned for an epic edition of No...

Episode #2219: Extreme Flomo 30.09.2016

It's Luke and Andrew's Friday, and they start the celebration a tad early, with talk of Pee Problems, Clown Crimes, and Prudish Pandas. Special thanks to  Meghan Rowley and  Graham Ames for supporting today's episode!

Episode #2218: Two Imitations, One Stone 29.09.2016

Luke got a speeding ticket on his way down to the law offices of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat this morning. He and Andrew discuss the difficulty of not saying "thank you" when a police officer hands you a ticket. Plus, the complications of maintaining law and order in Antarctica, and why you should never anger the elves. Special thanks to  Jeffrey Boerner and  Darrin Murdoch for supporting today's TBT...

Episode #2217: All What With Chris Who 28.09.2016

MSNBC's Chris Hayes joins the show to discuss how Bill Murray personally helped him throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field. Plus, a public marriage proposal goes awry, and a very special baby is born - but don't call it a three-parent baby. Special thanks to Helder Mira and Shari Steelsmith-Duffin for supporting today's episode! 

Episode #2216: If You Can't Be With The CyberToomgas You Love, Love The CyberToomgas You're With 27.09.2016

Andrew's recent online shopping trip leads him to incorrectly compare President Lyndon Johnson to third baseman George Brett. Meanwhile, Luke shares his opinions on the movies Elvis & Nixon and Grand Theft Parsons. Plus, Mike Birbiglia learns that you can never be sincere on the internet, and a new statue in Arizona helps Luke discover his new radio hero. Special thanks to  Margo Feather and Mark...

Episode #2215: The Adventures Of Tug Rubbington 26.09.2016

Luke has some regrets after spending the weekend with CBS television celebrities. Andrew's regrets are closer to home. They discuss these things and a breaking news story from 2010.  Plus, week 3 of No Point Conversion finds Luke and Andrew feeling good about the future. Special thanks to  Greg Rohrbach and  Rodney Anderson for supporting today's episode!

Episode #2214: Observational Almost-Humor 23.09.2016

Andrew and Luke are in Phoenix, where Luke is stressing out about his upcoming live show at the Herberger Theater. Andrew tries to help him write some jokes. Also, a conversation about a record sent into outer-space warps into an analysis of appropriate fan interaction at baseball games. Plus, Music For Your Weekend! Special thanks to Patrick Meagher and Beth and Brent Lindholm for making this epi...

Episode #2213: Three Bosses, One Walsh 22.09.2016

Luke and Andrew wreak havoc on the space-time continuum with today's TBTL from a public radio conference in Phoenix, Arizona, where they address the age old question, "When is a lanyard just a lanyard?" Plus, a Canadian Mint employee finds a brilliant and uncomfortable way to steal gold from work, and a Malaysian man finds an ingenious way to live in an airport.

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