TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke and Andrew have a LOT of opinions on pickles! Also, scientists shoot a laser at the moon to prove that it's moving away from the earth. Come on, Moon! And a state rep from Rhode Island uses the Democratic Convention to brag about the state's calamari.

Luke and Andrew enjoy an oral history of a scene from The Simpsons' that has reached icon status. They also discuss some of the highlights and weird-lights of last night's Democratic convention. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.

Luke and Andrew offer an appreciation of the NPR commentators of old (Bailey White, we're looking at you!) Plus, yesterday was the hottest day on record. Ever. At least in a place called "Furnace Creek, Death Valley." Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

Luke and Andrew learn more about Lawnchair Larry's ill-fated flight in a balloon chair. And a football player's attempt to sneak a woman into training camp goes awry. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.

A listener comment sends Luke and Andrew on an audio journey of discovery. Plus, David Blaine is up to his old tricks, this time involving balloons. And Andrew is still freaking out about this whole "pandemic" thing.  Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Luke feels guilty for watching Hoarders after cleaning and organizing his own house. Andrew tries to stand up for himself during a tense moment at Goodwill. Plus, should Netflix and other streaming services stop skipping the credits at the end of movies and TV shows?  Today's show is sponsored by Coastal. Visit Coastal.com/tbt l to get 50% off your first pair of glasses.

A 39 year old Phil Collins song is now topping the charts thanks to a viral video. Also, Andrew might sue Google for reasons he doesn't completely understand. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Premium subscription.

TBTL Friendo and Energy Drink Consultant Camaro Kev joins the show to discuss the worst Disney ride of all time. And boy, is it bad. Plus, a listener tells a harrowing story of dog poop etiquette. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Andrew had a somewhat embarrassing run-in with a West Wing actor yesterday. And Luke finally digs into the pile of Lotto tickets he got for Christmas. Plus, is TikTok really doomed in the US? And how much does it matter? Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.

Andrew is about to betray one of his favorite personal possessions, but he doesn't want to hurt its feelings. Or does he? Plus, writer Drew Magary's attempts to improve his own scrawled handwriting inspires Luke to do the same.  Today's show is sponsored by Doordash . Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

Luke has a dream about Rita Wilson, which reveals something about his relationship with Tom Hanks. Meanwhile, Andrew stumbles on an old audio artifact from his youth, and they discuss the fascinating life of Pat O'Day, a Seattle broadcasting legend who became an unwitting foe to the hippies of the Pacific Northwest.  Today's show is sponsored by Sun Basket. Visit SunBasket.com/TBTL and use promo c...

Andrew is now *cooking* his laundry, and Luke is adjusting the parameters of his 60 Day Challenge. They also debate the plate garnishes at Denny's restaurants. (Luke is a parsley man. Andrew prefers the orange slice.) Today's show is sponsored by Tushy. Visit HelloTushy.com/tbtl to get 10% off.

Luke launches a new personal improvement project he calls The Sixty-Day Challenge. Andrew eats a big sandwich in the car. Plus, it's looking more and more like Microsoft will buy Tiky-Toky. Today's show is sponsored by Doordash . Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.

Tig Notaro swings by to talk about her new podcast Don't Ask Tig . She also talks to Luke and Andrew about her plans to become a nutritionist, how she dealt with chronic pain for years, and why she has zero anxiety on trash pickup day.  Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

A Red Lobster employee in Ohio makes a once-in-a-lifetime discovery, and Luke and Andrew reminisce about their childhood watches. Today's show is sponsored by Miro. Visit Visit Miro.com/tbtl to start collaborating for free.

Steve "The StuBot" Neuman joins the show to discuss the MN State Fair's plans to hold a "drive-through" event and the unfortunate face-mask politics of Yakov Smirnoff. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Luke and Andrew find themselves engrossed in a Taco Bell fansite. Also, the original Deadspin is coming back! (But it won't be called "Deadspin".) And animals say the darnedest things. Today's show is sponsored by Miro. Visit Visit Miro.com/tbtl to start collaborating for free.

Luke and Andrew had a wonderful weekend enjoying the return of baseball, but now Andrew's feeling guilty. Andrew also tries to reprise some of his famous voice characters, much to Luke's chagrin. Today's show is sponsored by Babbel. Visit Babbel.com and use promo code TBTL on your three month subscription.

Luke and Andrew debate whether or not Summertime is the best song by Will Smith. Plus, Andrew spills the beans on a pot-smoking mascot, and Luke figures out why green screens are green. Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription.

Seattle's hockey team finally has a name, the New York Times just bought the podcast Serial , and the world continues to burn around us. Oh, and we have some Blursdays! Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first refill pack free with a Quip electric toothbrush.

Mary "The TBTL Virgin" checks in from Arizona, where she is writing poems about bras and still not listening to TBTL. Plus, Listener Tracy tries to help Luke and Andrew memorize the state capitals with a song. Tour The States Song (from Marbles The Brain Store)

Taco Bell is betraying Luke, just like Chewbacca betrayed Grimli in the Last Star Fighter. Plus, listeners take over the show with a V-Mail Frenzy, and Andrew realizes he's basically becoming the "Meme War Dad". Today's show is sponsored by Notion. Visit Notion.com/tbtl for 10% off a team plan.

Susan Orlean may be the one person on earth who can blast-out a drunken tweet storm and still be delightful. Plus, Luke was impressed by the new 30 Rock special, and Andrew wants to be a Hobbit? Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription.

Luke and Andrew are back on Andrew's roof, talking shark attacks, twitter hacks, and the airplanes that keep flying overhead. Plus, Andrew has a marketing idea for the local AM news station. Today's show is sponsored by Theragun. Visit Theragun.com/TBTL for a risk-free, 30 day trial.

Luke is in town, so Andrew set up a special, socially-distant outdoor recording studio for today's show! They discuss Power Points and things that are cake. Plus, Airbnb wants customers to send free money to would-be hosts who are losing money during the pandemic. Today's show is sponsored by Doordash . Download the app and use the promo code TBTL to get $5 off your first order of $15 or more.