TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke goes full-Bob Vila on his new house. Meanwhile, Andrew decides to take up his own building project (in cyber space). Plus, Kanye West is not running for president. Probably. Special thanks to  Pamela Harrington and  Megan Kelso for sponsoring today's show!

Andrew returns from Cleveland with stories of rollie-coasters and Happy Meals. Meanwhile, Luke and Carrie are producing their own off-screen reboot of Tom Hanks' "The Money Pit." They might have made a terrible mistake... Special thanks to  Aamir Siddiqui and Ariel Deardorff for sponsoring today's episode!

Andrew checks in from a family trip to Cleveland and wonders why he can't just keep his mouth shut while Luke tries to ride out a huge wind storm and power outage in Bellingham with mixed success.   Also, thanks so much to our show supporters of the day Lauren Masterson and Breigh Roszelle!   

TBTL Blogger Emeritus Stu (#hirestu) sits in for Andrew as Luke prepares to watch a Huey Lewis concert from the comfort of an RV, just on the other side of the fence from the paying customers. Plus, Staten Island apparently stinks to high heaven and Derland and Darvin Miller might be the coolest dudes/twins of all time.   Special thanks to Melissa Carr and Nick Kokkonis for supporting today's epis...

Jesse Case Skypes in from his folks' house in Nashville to talk comedy, cancer, and the unexpected upsides of chemotherapy. Check out his podcast over at www.jessevscancer.com   Special thanks to Wayne Falla and Keith Brewster for supporting today's episode of TBTL!  

Andrew's war with phone scammers has escalated. He and Luke discuss that and Burger King's attempt to sell more sandwiches under the auspices of world peace. And we hear a Danish hip-hop song which probably has nothing to do with the Digital Underground. Special thanks to Robert Garrett and Andy Olson for supporting today's episode of TBTL!

Luke and Andrew discuss foot pain, apple-pears, phone scams, burials at sea, and two men who plan on sailing around the world until they die. Also: When a hoverboard is not a hoverboard, and everything else that's being discussed on Facebook today. Special thanks to  Andrew Tantillo and  Chase Wiseman for supporting today's show!

Luke and Andrew discuss hover boards, roller blades, Straight Outta Compton (the movie), network security, the attorney general of Pennsylvania, avoiding the media, tricky football plays, military convoys, Red Dawn, and the value of Luke's TBTL show sheets.

  The internet's most infamous joke thief tries to explain his actions, but he's only making people more angry. Luke and Andrew discuss that, plus a Summer Picnic post-mort, an impromptu No Point Conversation, and Music for Your Weekend! Special thanks to Andrew Tantillo and Chase Wiseman for supporting today's show.  

Luke, Andrew and Tens of listeners gather at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery for the annual TBTL Summer Picnic! Phyllis "Phyl Donahue" Fletcher helps field questions from the audience, covering such topics as "danger pants", Luke's '90s haircut, live goats, and a very special proposal. Plus, the 2015 Song of the Summer is revealed! Special Thanks to Rachael Mcclinton and John Morton for supporting to...

It's TBTL on-the-go! Luke and Andrew record today's show from the road, as they drive to the TBTL Summer Picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. They discuss childhood road trips, young romance, and an explosive situation Luke found himself in last night. Special thanks to Angie Gundersson and Charles Holt for supporting today's episode!

Luke and Andrew say goodbye to an unlikely hero of Seattle broadcasting. Plus, did a girls' softball team cheat by not winning? And should kids get trophies for simply participating in sports? And what should we all bring to the TBTL picnic tomorrow? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED. Special thanks to Jaimie Bever and David Erickson for supporting today's show!

Luke and Andrew discuss the much-maligned Instagram celebrity known as "The Fat Jew." Plus, the real reason it's so difficult to win prizes out of claw machines. And we crown the winner of the "official" song of the summer contest.

Luke helps Andrew with some karaoke-related anxiety, then they scrutinize President Obama's new Spotify playlists. Also, Phyllis Fletcher calls-in to help sort through some emails and offer some Music For Your Weekend!

Luke had a Zen-like experience under a meteor shower last night. He and Andrew discuss that as well as car-sickness, courtroom sketches, and growing up Christian. Plus, the Stu-Bot calls in with a disturbing update. Special thanks to  JarosAaw Sawiuk and  Shaughn Bell for supporting today's episode!

A thief broke into Luke's truck last night, and now Luke has a curious new anti-theft policy. He and Andrew discuss that. They also discuss heart attacks, Tinder, reality TV, Big League Chew...and the return of Dream Catchers! (Sorry.) Special thanks to Steven Gardner and Lou Haney for supporting today's episode!

Luke and Andrew sample some of the worst on-hold music available to mankind. We also talk about candy cigarettes, the death of "LOL", and what to do about a motorcycle-riding, air-conditioner-loving neighbor who won't leave a TBTL listener alone. Special thanks to  Leslie Seaton and  Gary Knowlton  for supporting today's episode!

Luke goes down a mighty Lenny Kravitz rabbit hole after discovering they've both suffered from the same embarrassing wardrobe malfunction. Andrew offers an off-the-cuff (and frankly dubious) review of the new Dr. Dre record. And we narrow the Song of the Summer down to two final contestants! Special thanks to  Lisa Claus and  Phil Newell for supporting today's episode!

Luke is surprisingly impressed with a certain candidate who stole the show in the GOP debate last night. Andrew is worried about democracy. He's also worried about his inclination to be wrong 99.9% of the time. Plus, we get to the bottom of yesterday's mystery voicemail singer. Special thanks to Leslie Brenman and Michael Kadel for supporting today's show!

Luke and Andrew try to solve a voicemail mystery through the power of song. Other topics include: The Subway Smell, Jon Stewart's victory lap, and Doogie Howser's diploma. Special thanks to Cat Solen  and Kaitlin Woodlief  for supporting today's show!

Jen "Flash" Andrews joins the show to discuss overly-chatty cashiers, workplace thermostats, and an oath she just signed that forbids her from partying with communists. Special thanks to Kason Escobedo and William Weinberger for supporting today's show!

Luke, Andrew and the Stu-Bot discuss the San Diego chicken at length. Other topics include a confused racist, Frisbee as an Olympic sport, and how we fell for another dang news hoax involving a hitchhiking robot.

A good-hearted social experiment goes wrong when it arrives in the United States. Luke and Andrew discuss the tragic demise of the Canadian "hitchBOT" on a dark Philadelphia street corner. Plus, we announce the Round 2 winners of this year's Song of the Summer contest, and listener Kelly updates us on the parallel "Scrappy-Doo" contest that's happening simultaneously.

Luke records from a very precarious situation on Lake Washington, with rough waves rocking his boat and Blue Angels screaming overhead. Meanwhile, Andrew sits on the corner of Sunset and Vine, earning his nickname "Hollywood Walsh." They discuss lions, boat safety, ear horns and air horns.

It's the final episode of TBTL from Luke's small maritime studio, and things go a bit off the rails. Topics include, Chumbawamba, hip-hop skits, a guy named Newman, and a professional ballplayer who broke down in tears during a game.