TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Kumail Nanjiani stops by to give a surprisingly detailed history of the comedian Yakov Smirnov.

Sean reports on his run through mud and fire, Jen cries her way through the World Cup Finals, and Luke says paper towels are far superior to napkins when it comes to face-cleaning.

Luke and Jen discuss their weekend plans which includes another bachelor party for Luke and a big movie for Jen

We regret the error, celebrate the Emmys, and parse the Pina Colada song so that Jen can convince Luke to love it like she does

One new segment asks Dave Grohl to calm down, another asks America to pay attention. Plus we announce the final tv theme song in our Top 5.

TBTL talks to listener Rob about the highs and lows of being a janitor. Plus, the absolute best way to deal with someone who says "I dont even own a TV"

Luke returns from a debauched weekend in Canada, while Jen was enjoying something similar in Seattle. TBTL has a public service announcement for Ryan ONeal, plus all the wedding advice youll ever need ever ever.

Luke and Jen plan their weekends and discuss exclamation points and read listener mail

TBTL talk to two obsessed Rolling Stones fans (Jens parents) about Mick Jaggers new project (and no, its not a sequel to Freejack). Plus, an update from Indiana, where kids no longer learn cursive writing.

We discuss how to stop drunks from pet shopping and the highs and lows of making a living doing stand-up with guest Andy Kindler

Luke drags a dangerous pile of fireworks into the basement, endangering the broadcast and Jen. Meanwhile, Charlie Sheen hastens the End Times by aligning himself with The Gathering of The Juggalos.

Everything you need to know about how Luke and Jen and Sean went from RPSD to Case Cloched.

Jen and Luke discuss fireworks, sharing toothbrushes, and their possible invite to the Kate Moss wedding this weekend.

This episode was originally missing from the TBTL archive, so no description is available. It was re-uploaded on on April 30, 2025. 

Jen meets the worlds most persistent dermatologist, Luke wishes his radio bosses were so generous with the hamburgers and TBTL is Call-Makers!

This episode was missing from the original TBTL archives, so the title and description are unknown. It was reuploaded on April 30, 2025. 

TBTL Announces its Song of The Summer, considers changing its name (Artest Style) and chastises BET for rewarding Chris Brown (Color Purple Curse!)

Luke, Jen, and Sean celebrate TV theme songs with The TBTL Players, an epic quiz game and, finally, an attempt to name the Top 5 themes.

Luke interviews Sloane Crosley about her books and life as a publicist in NYC.

TBTL give advice to dads who want to put jokes in their daughters yearbooks, plus TBTL is Call-Makers. And music from Tennis Pro!

Roger Ebert apologizes (sort of) for tweeting insensitive things about a dead man, TBTL educates America on the various beauty pageants, and Hari Kondabolu stops by for Awesome Not Awesome.

TBTL takes credit for getting a Sherman Alexie book banned (and for his massive book sales), Taylor Swift has some choice words for her critics, and Luke and Jen try to figure out how they feel about Slut Walks.

Luke, Jen and Sean are many things and chief among them is neurotic. Here are three examples which prove the point.

Jens car has an emergency kit and Luke has a lot of questions. Plus, our guide to wearing a bluetooth and DMV talk!

Luke and Jen parse Spiderman reviews, try to define Hefners troubles, question the phenomenon of Pippa Fever and, finally, attempt an Iowa Call Makers.