TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke has some thoughts on the new season of True Detective and some of the commercials he's been seeing in heavy rotation lately. And listener Max thinks he discovered Andrew's nightmare job.

Luke's neighbor did something interesting while plowing snow, and Andrew is fascinated by it. Plus, NBC held viewers over a barrel to get them to sign up for Peacock this weekend, then they bragged about "making history" with the move. 

Luke and Andrew are preparing for the extreme winter weather, although Andrew is mostly distracted by the idea of a "Meat Door." Plus, producers at ESPN admit that they made up a bunch of names in a bonkers ploy to obtain more Emmy trophies for its on-air hosts.

Andrew wants to become a Morning Zoo radio producer, and he's been coming up with some segment ideas. Plus, the Washington Post looks into "Hotel Housekeeping Myths" to find out whether or not you should use the bedspread and coffee maker in your room. 

Alaska Airlines is offering cash to travelers who were on the airplane that sprung a hole, Aaron Rodgers is refusing to apologize for accusing Jimmy Kimmel of the most horrendous crime, and [BREAKING NEWS SOUND] Andrew and Luke learn that the Seahawks just fired their coach after 14 years. 

Luke and Andrew compare notes on their new basement dehumidifiers, like the young cool guys they are. Luke also tells Andrew all about the woman who's been digging a huge, mine-sized hole under her house (and why she had to stop digging…for now.) 

Luke is a changed man when it comes to grocery shopping and bargain hunting. He and Andrew also discuss the many Dazzling Details related to the airplane that lost a big chunk of fuselage mid-air this weekend. They also indulge in a little football talk ahead of tonight's huge Huskies game.

Genevieve joins the show to celebrate a big moment in trash-pickup history and to play a snack-chip related quiz with Andrew. They also examine the status of their relationship on the eve of their 23rd anniversary. 

After yesterday's most impossible quiz, Luke now faces what may be the easiest Winter Game in TBTL history. In fact, it's so easy, it's almost difficult. And it's about Star Wars. 

Luke gobsmacks Andrew with his knowledge about the band Godsmack, and that's not even related to today's quiz! But Luke's luck runs out when he's forced to play the most impossibly difficult Winter Game ever. 

Luke made quite the entrance at a recent social gathering, and it was much more than he bargained for. He and Andrew also gird their loins before jumping into today's quiz, then they look up what it means to gird one's loins. It's a whole thing.  (Show image from " The Art Of Manliness: How to Gird Your Loins ")

Luke and Andrew stumble on a surprise David Alan Grier cameo whilst taking a quiz about the Mandela Effect. Luke is also emotionally preparing himself for the huge Husky game today. 

Phyllis "P-Fletch" Fletcher joins the show to talk about her and Andrew's close calls with internet scammery and to weigh-in on some violations of bowling etiquette that has Andrew outraged. 

Andrew wrote the best stand-up joke of all time and is excited to share it with Luke. They also do their best to distinguish Jack Reacher from Jack Ryan from Joe Pickett, whoever that is. 

Luke joins the show from Frankfurt, Germany, where he's had to make fake phone calls at least twice to avoid awkward interactions. He also got a taste of the local cased-meat cuisine and accidentally took a train to Siberia or thereabouts. 

Luke is gearing up for his flight to Frankfurt, Germany, where he'll be checking-in on TBTL tomorrow. Andrew tries to figure out why he is a night owl. And they both try to determine whether they can tell the difference between a Jack Handy quote and a Stephen Wright joke.

Luke and Andrew celebrate Christmas the traditional way, by discussing which crackers are best in soup and whether or not Andrew cheated on Wordle today. They also test Luke's knowledge of the holiday with the help of a magazine quiz.

Luke is making plans -- both bathroom-related and non-bathroom-related -- before his flight to Germany. He also received an email that is making him very nervous about the trip. 

Luke and Andrew talk a lot about meatballs after stumbling on a specialty restaurant in the greater Tacoma area. They also discuss the decision by America's most famous rat-based pizza concern to start offering more "adult" pizza options. 

Andrew is upset over a meme he saw this morning. He and Luke also discuss the legacies of Hernando de Soto and Elon Musk, respectively. 

Luke and Andrew are still reeling from last night's unlikely Seahawks win, although there does seem to be some family football jersey confusion. Plus, scienticians are looking into why travelers mill about and clog the gates while waiting to board an airplane.   

Andrew has a cat food mystery on his hands, and he could use your help. He and Luke also look at why many food brands are changing their recipes for the worse.

Luke unveils his unusual (or possibly unhinged?) plans for Christmas week. He also just DIYed his car key fob and tests it on the air. It's a wild ride! 

McDonald's has announced a new drive-through chain, and Luke feels like the national media is getting the story wrong. Plus, Luke has a garbage dilemma and needs Andrew's help. 

Luke finds himself pulled into an Instagram war with one of podcasting's top influencers - Nora McInerny. He and Andrew also discuss the trailer for the upcoming edition of Grand Theft Auto  and how it's sent an old Tom Petty song to the top of the charts.