TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke and Andrew discover a kink in their plan to podcast live from the very remote town of Larrimah, Australia. But they also discover a beautiful solution. Plus, Luke is caught in a real "hot mic" situation, and Patagonia takes a stand with its "power vests." . . . 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 bid farewell to Game of Thrones as they break down the good, the bad, and the Bran-ness of yesterday's final episode. They also look back at the entire series and the wild journey it's taken them on for almost a decade.

Luke and Andrew set out to discuss the cultural significance of the Game of Thrones finale, but they mostly end up talking about Rush lead singer Geddy Lee and whether or not they intend to start watching "Ballers." So you know, typical TBTL stuff. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

Luke and Andrew come up with a plan to meet-up with Australian listeners during their time down under. They also discuss the connection between the California Raisins and Batman, and they pay tribute to (and discuss the finances of) Grumpy Cat, who passed away this week. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get a free $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your fi...

Luke and Andrew start off by tackling the big question of the day: Is "as per usual" a proper phrase or a bastardization of the English language? (Or is it just "very unique"?) Plus, a man gets kicked off an airplane for making an offhand remark about vodka. And Andrew accidentally admits to some shame eating. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Calm. Visit Calm.com/tbtl to get 25% off a Calm Premi...

Luke and Andrew join the show hot off their company-mandated cyber security training, which they found to be very informative and a worthwhile use of their time. They also discuss the investigation into Navy pilots who drew a naughty doodle in the sky above Washington State. And Andrew tries to remember a song. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Capterra. Visit Capterra.com/TBTL for free to find t...

Maybe it's all the dragon fire, or maybe it's the 17.6 cups of coffee they both consumed this morning, but Luke and Andrew are very fired up about this penultimate - and very controversial - episode of Game of Thrones. They are also flattered that the showrunners decided to steal their idea of using more bells.

Andrew is having trouble waking up in the morning, and he blames the new alarm sounds on his phone. Luke tries to help. Then this special 2900th episode goes off the rails as they discuss DIY braces, AndyMan Grills, a fascinating article about toxic masculinity, and the second-best film reviewer in Rancho Cucamonga. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Grove Collaborative. Visit Grove.co/tbtl to get...

Luke gets into more trouble with his boat this weekend (not the boat that he crashed in the water, but the one he crashed on land last year.) But luckily, a good friend saved the day! He and Andrew take a break from discussing Australia's most dangerous animals to reflect on one of it's most dangerous (smelling) fruits, which caused an emergency evacuation at a University last week. . . . Today's...

TBTL Friendo and All-Time Jeopardy! Champ Ken Jennings swings by the studio to talk about the latest challenger to his throne. He also talks to Luke and Andrew about the irreplaceable Alex Trebek and Ken's uneasy relationship with the word "cloche". . . . 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.

Digging deep into TBTL voicemails from a decade ago has Luke and Andrew feeling all kinds of ways. Plus, a fascinating Top Story from Andrew's hometown leads to a confession about his criminal past. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

Luke and Rudy find themselves in a stranger's scary backyard while out on an evening stroll. Was it Bugs Meany's house? MAYBE! Plus, listeners offer some Australia advice - in song! . . . 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 and Andrew learn about yet another weird animal to watch out for in Australia, while also descending down a rabbit-hole of minor league baseball mascots. TRIGGER WARNING: if you like dancing, soccer or Hamilton, you might want to skip this episode. We hope the 3 of you who are left enjoy it. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your firs...

Luke and Andrew take a look at Episode Four through dragon-colored glasses. Andrew is very into the conflicting feelings about Daenerys Stormborn, and Luke is concerned with "the last mile problem" vis-a-vis castle storming.

NPR's Morning Edition has changed its theme music after 40 years. Luke and Andrew weigh-in on the results. Plus, a whale showed up in Norway that may be a the cutest Russian spy ever to swim the ocean. . . . 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.

TBTL Friendo Hari Kondabolu joins the show to explain why he got yelled at by a pirate in a comedy club. Also, one of Andrew's film heroes started following him on Twitter, and he and Luke discover a Gene Wilder sleeper hit (if "hit" means film that was roundly panned by everyone who watched it.) . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your firs...

Luke and Andrew finalize their Australian itinerary and are feeling something uncharacteristic - confident. Meanwhile, Luke talks about his TV appearance on Wednesday that had him feeling very unconfident. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

In a weird twist of fate, Luke is now the one having garbage pickup problems, so he and Andrew call the Bay City trash management company to demand some answers. Plus, we listen back to a very young Todd Barry on the phone with David Letterman, and Andrew discusses his complicated relationship with a shock-humor comedian of note. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to g...

Luke "The Onion Bagel Knight" Burbank and Andrew "Tamuel Smarley" Walsh break down the Battle of Winterfell -- the good, the bad, and the stuff that nobody could actually see.

Andrew has some bad news about his weekly garbage pickup, but he says he's going to be okay. He and Luke also talk about how the Monkees inspired one of Luke's favorite Del The Funky Homosapien songs, and how getting fired 9 years ago might have saved Luke's life. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Everlane. Visit Everlane.com/tbtl to get free shipping on your first order.

Australia is dropping poisonous sausages from airplanes to curb its feral cat problem. That checks a lot of TBTL boxes, story-wise. Plus, Luke is preparing for his dangerous jobs in the outback by getting chased by dogs in Texas. And Andrew saw Avengers: Endgame this weekend, but he's not going to spoil ANYTHING. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Quip. Visit GetQuip.com/tbtl to get your first ref...

TBTL Friendo Nora McInerny joins Luke and Andrew in their attic studio at APM to talk about her new book, her new TED talk, and all the other amazing things she's been up to. They also discuss the worst haircut ever used to advertise a SuperCuts. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Snowe. Visit SnoweHome.com/tbtl to get $30 off your first order of $150.

Luke and Andrew share the details of their romantic date along the banks of the swollen Mississippi River last night. Plus, a local news station uses a lot of bad jokes to report on the dangerous turkey situation in St. Paul, validating Luke's experiences and annoying Andrew with bad journalism. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Myro deodorant. Visit MyMyro.com/tbtl and enter the promo code TBTL...

Luke and Andrew reflect on their RAN HAM bowling party last night, the rising Mississippi River, their friend Jason Newman, and a person they wish was their friend -- the singer Lizzo. . . . Today's show is sponsored by Snowe. Visit SnoweHome.com/tbtl to get $30 off your first order of $150.

Luke and Andrew have very different takes on Season 8 Episode 2 "A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms" and things get tense. However, on the positive side, they do seem to be zeroing in on who Jon Snow is, so that's at least something.