Luke went to a Slick Rick concert last night and has many details to share, including some very confusing audience instructions from DJ Chaos. He and Andrew also hear from the Australian girl who heroically battled a snake to save her pet. And they announce the details of this year’s Valen-Tens Card Exchange.  

Luke tries to explain Groundhog Day to Andrew. Then they discuss the surprising amount of sexual content in a theater production Luke attended (with family) yesterday. Plus, is “bubble water” a thing? Maybe not. But they certainly both thought it was.

Luke’s dad tries to remove an owl (?) nest from Luke’s studio during the show, and that’s not even his biggest distraction today. They also try to discuss lights, uplights, and how window curtains are connected to wealth and class. Then the show basically goes off the rails. 

Luke and Andrew are up-in-arms over a New York Times article on “tiny living” that totally misses the mark. They also mark the end of a short but special era in TBTL’s numbering scheme, and they debate whether Sunday is truly the first day of the week.    

Andrew has to say goodbye to an object that has been by his side for years. Too many years, he now realizes. And Luke recounts his adventures trying to give away a refrigerator this weekend. 

Luke met a Secret Service dog wearing camo this weekend, raising the question, why does a dog have to wear camo in Las Vegas? He also learned that his dad doesn’t know the difference between Wayne Newton and Lil Wayne. 

Luke and Andrew enjoy a surprise visit from Genevieve, who found herself in an interesting pull-tab situation recently. Plus, Andrew wonders if his performance on a local podcast was so bad they had to scrap the whole thing.

Andrew noticed something peculiar in a book he’s reading, and the discovery is causing him shame. Plus, a story about a “plane farter” is the epitome of bunk journalism. And Luke has a new favorite show, but Andrew’s worried it’ll make him cringe.

Luke and Andrew discuss the end of Pitchfork music as we know it, and whether or not your boss needs to take off their sunglasses while they’re firing you.   

Andrew experienced a true breakthrough yesterday regarding modern light bulbs, and Luke had a breakthrough with his new pellet burner, proving once again that TBTL has slipped well, well into middle ag

Luke came home to a scary, chaotic scene in his house late Saturday night, and he almost made a new friend/roommate. Plus, a 12-year-old clip of some NBA announcers bickering on-air has resurfaced. Some say it’s all a joke, but Luke and Andrew aren’t so sure. Oh, and Andrew got some dirty toys at The Great American Train Show this weekend. 

Andrew’s mind is blown when he realizes he’s been combining two different actors into one person his entire life. Plus, Luke reviews the Broadway musical Hamilton.

Luke is obsessed with the fellow who sat behind him on his flight to New York City, and for good reason! Plus, TBTL’s love for Stone Cold Steve Austin continues to grow. 

Andrew thinks he stumbled into the perfect publishing crime. He and Luke also discuss comedian Katt Williams’ recent airing of grievances. And they talk about a fascinating Washington Post piece about a man’s quest to build the best in-home stereo system.

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! 

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. 

Luke’s Airbnb in Leavenworth has a fancy feature that he’s not allowed to use. Except he is *sort of* allowed to use it? But should he? Andrew will be the judge of that. And a TBTL Ten calls in with a terrifying tale of attempted scammery. 

Luke and Andrew are barely able to record today’s episode of TBTL after an audio catastrophe at Luke’s Airbnb. They also try to solve one of cinema’s greatest mysteries: Whether or not The Daytrippers takes place in Omaha.

Jon jumps on the line to finally test Doritos’ new “anti-crunch” technology. Luke and Andrew also discuss the locker rooms of their dreams.

Luke challenges Andrew to a guessing game, and what comes next will shock you. They also find themselves looking back at the Miller Genuine Draft commercials of their youth. And Luke is about to get a haircut at a Chicago barbershop he’s never been to, and he’s a little nervous. 

Luke experienced nothing short of a miracle after waking up an hour late for his flight today. Andrew had an adventure trying to help a stranger find her way home. And they agree on a great name for their propane business, should they decide to open one. 

Andrew wakes up to a flooded basement, and Luke falls down a 1987 NBA All-Star Game rabbit hole. Plus, has Luke’s dad become a menace to society?

Luke’s dad joins the show as he and Luke test the new water lines in Luke’s studio. Plus, Luke  had a heck of a time mixing concrete this weekend, and he had a heck of a time rooting for his Washington Huskies in a house full of Oregon Ducks fans. And Andrew’s thinking about getting some bowling shoes. 

Andrew is flabbergasted over something that happened during the show yesterday, and he’s astounded by a new A.I. function in his photo software. Luke wants to know if Doritos’ “crunch silences” really works, and if there’s a way to test it on-air. 

Andrew tells a “quick” story about the lengths he went through to talk to someone at his bank yesterday. He and Luke also stumble on a song about Tacoma that they never knew existed and that has surprising origins.

Luke’s solution to heating his cold studio has led to some broadcast challenges. Plus, Google Maps sent a long line of drivers down a dirt path to nowhere, which led Luke down a long path towards the most irritating sound ever recorded. 

Luke was almost cyber-attacked within an inch of his life this morning, and Andrew wants alllll the details. They also say farewell to Seattle’s favorite weather reporter, Steve Pool, who helped inspire Luke’s broadcast dreams.   

Genevieve swings by TBTL to weigh-in on some of the recent “Rants and Raves” sent in by Seattle Times readers and to dissect Reader’s Digests’ tips on "how to get along with anyone."

Andrew ushers in the holiday with a special beverage and a weird tangent about peeing outdoors. He and Luke also discuss so-called “Brown Friday”, a new holiday created by the plumbing industry and lazy journalists.

Luke’s family is scrambling to adjust to a new Thanksgiving reality after a hot water tank blew in the basement of his parents’ house. But Andrew’s plans are locked in tight, and he couldn’t be happier about them.

Luke gets some breaking, almost cinematic news about his Thanksgiving Day plans moments before he was supposed to leave for his parents’ house. Now the big question is where he’ll be spending the holiday. He and Andrew also take a Washington Post quiz to see if they’re more like Boomers or Millennials in the workplace. 

Luke ventured into a tavern that really bummed him out yesterday. Andrew is mad at the media for falling for Snoop Doggy Dog’s latest promotional gimmick. And a young Ten helps TBTL with modern slang. 

Luke had a long, draining weekend working a video shoot for a mysterious software company in the greater Seattle area. He also fondly recalls the time he had the opportunity to spend a day with Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter. 

Luke joins Andrew in the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to discuss bathroom etiquette and to open packages sent in by listeners in TBTL’s patented “What’s In The Box” segment.   

Luke drove a “mystery car” up to Seattle this morning to record TBTL at Andrew’s place. They discuss a follow-up to the story of the drug-loving New Yorker who stumbled on a Chuck Close painting and hoped it was valuable. 

The amount of activity at Luke’s house is reaching peak levels. While waiting for his new washer and dryer to arrive, he and Andrew discuss the oft-overlooked musical career of Dragnet’s Jack Webb. 

A horse got loose on an airplane, the TBTL merch store got its first customer, and Luke and Andrew got absolutely floored by a listener’s story about a mysterious “mad pooper” caught on camera!

TBTL Senior VP of T-Shirt Design and Giant Hats Jon Sklaroff joins the show to announce the official opening of the TBTL merch store! Plus, an announcement on Luke’s family text chain has Luke and his siblings scratching their heads. 

After failing to identify the slang used by today’s youth, Andrew quizzes Luke on the lingo used on the TV show Dragnet. They also discuss the inaccurate news about Jared Leto “climbing” the Empire State Building.

Luke quizzes Andrew on some modern slang used by the youth of America. And Luke learns that the documentary he went to great lengths to watch this week had been free on YouTube the whole time. 

Andrew is trying to get his dart game back on track, mostly by making Luke take over his TBTL responsibilities. Plus, cats apparently have over 300 facial expressions, even Dusty “The Cat Burglar” Cat. 

Andrew has found an inelegant solution to an inelegant perspiration problem, while Luke continues to struggle with a similar issue. Also, Luke had dinner for the first time in a week last night, and it was good! And he finally re-watched the 1983 Seattle-based documentary Streetwise, and he’s happy to report that it stands the test of time. 

After 5 days of fasting, Luke is going to “do something out of hunger tonight: Eating.” He also has an update on his problematic vacuum cleaner, and a listener helps uncover the long lost William S. Burroughs song of Luke’s youth.

Luke has gotten a lot of advice about the broken vacuum cleaner that he tried to return to Costco last weekend. Could this advice fix the machine? We’ll find out, on today’s installment of TBTL! Plus, Jeff Bezos is moving to Florida, and Andrew thinks he knows why. 

TBTL VP of Podcast Operations and T-Shirt Design Jon Sklaroff joins the show to share some of the merch ideas submitted by listeners. Plus, Andrew is anxious about a very big garbage collection day, and Luke is pondering a list of “Dad Rules” he recently received. 

Luke has a new plan to lose a lot of weight quickly, before a big video gig. You’re going to hate it, but that’s okay! Plus, Seattle chef and TBTL friendo Thierry Rautereah, aka “The Chef in the Hat” has sadly passed away. And New Zealand’s “Siren Clubs” are irritating neighbors by blasting Celene Dion at all hours. 

Andrew is befuddled over a false memory involving Burt Reynolds and/or Tom Selleck and/or a chimpanzee and/or an orangutan. And Luke rubs up against the wrong person at a Halloween party. Literally.

Andrew checks in from his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he learns some shocking news about a very formative Arby’s location. Meanwhile, Luke had a very “stampy situation” at Costco this weekend, after which he has some regrets. 

Andrew has a quasi-magical story about his grandpa’s watch, and a story about a very obnoxious person in an airport security like. He and Luke also discuss whether it’s good or bad to rake leaves off your lawn. And Luke is tempted to buy an expensive kitchen device that Andrew is warning him against. 

Luke and Andrew are blown away when they discover what “60% chance of rain” actually means. They also discuss the distressing story (not skyjinx!) of an off-duty pilot trying to shut down a plane’s engines mid-flight.   

TBTL Secretary of Operations Jon Sklaroff joins the show to discuss some TBTL business, including a project that he hopes listeners can help with. Plus, Luke finally watched the HBO documentary about Larrimah, Australia, which casts his and Andrew’s experience there in a new light.

Luke discovers someone from Andrew’s past making waves in online communities. Plus, the music of Creed seems to be popular in more and more professional locker rooms, which is a twist nobody saw coming.

Andrew is testing out some new equipment today, but it’s leading to a potentially awkward situation with his neighbor. Luke recalls the time he attempted a risky joke around Joel McHale and Seth MacFarlane. And they dive into some of the juiciest headlines that Entertainment Tonight has to offer.

Andrew is weirdly fascinated by Luke’s recent pizza and soda decisions. Plus, the guy who created the world’s hottest pepper just created an even hotter pepper, though we’re not sure why. 

Andrew went on a real journey today when he found out he is going to have to start paying for a service he’s been using for years. Luke went on a much more emotional journey during a conversation with his dad. And Netflix is apparently going to start opening brick and mortar stores or restaurants or something? 

Luke has a new workout regimen, and it’s making his legs all wiggly. He and Andrew also discuss the proposal (by Amanda Knox, oddly) that couples should sleep on different sides of the bed every night. 

Tens of Listeners have suggested tens of thousands of possible nicknames for Andrew. He and Luke go through them. Plus, United Airlines is introducing a new boarding system called “WILMA!”

Luke’s Huskie fandom almost cost him a window this weekend. Andrew is felled by a random quote in a Seattle Times article. And a listener shares a fascinating story about something discovered in the wall of an old house. 

Luke found some amazing old receipts from the 1930s inside the walls of his house. He’s also landed on a pretty out-side-the-box solution for his new front door. It involves Etsy and old nautical supplies.

Luke is on the hunt for a new front door, and it’s surprisingly difficult (and surprisingly very relevant to Andrew’s interests.) Plus, everyone in France is freaking out about a bedbug infestation that might not really exist. 

Luke had an amazing night last night, organizing his computer files and listening to old radio shows. Obviously, he’s treading on Andrew’s brand. Plus, it just got much more expensive for Mariners fans to watch games on television, and it’s got a lot of people hoppin’ mad, including Luke.

New has a new computer, and it came with slew of new sound effects, effectively ushering in a whole new sonic era for TBTL. Luke also assembled his new treadmill last night with much difficulty, only to discover that Nordictrack built a sneaky money-grab into the machine.

Luke is trying to assemble his new treadmill, but it’s not going very well. He and Andrew also try to solve some NPR word puzzles, and Andrew’s relationship with his new best friend, DartBot, is deepening.

Andrew has a new electronic friend who is going to change the course of his leisurely lifestyle. Plus, Luke is having some elevator issues in New York, but he found a secret hack. 

Jon joins the show again today to regale Luke and Andrew with more stories of competitive eating and to explain the difference between an “eating contest” and a “food challenge.” They also discuss which foods they personally think they could eat the most of, if there ever were a TBTL eating contest, which there probably won’t be, but maybe someday.  

Luke, Andrew and Jon gather around their various devices, waiting for today’s big test of the Emergency Alert System. They also talk about Jon’s experience in a wing-eating contest.

Luke is befuddled by the new Monday Night Football theme song. He’s also got a new crock pot, and he’s redefining the term “Pressure Cooking.”

Luke had a sad sports weekend, but capped it off with a Macho Sunday. He and Andrew discuss a couple of interesting items from the “corrections” page of The Columbian newspaper, as well as an opinion piece that only serves to insult Martin Short, for some reason. 

Andrew is bleary-eyed after a night at the ballpark, where he braced for the worst but got something better. Plus, another person fell down the poo hole of a pit toilet, leading some podcasters to ask, “do we need to start putting up signs that say ‘Don’t Climb Down The Poo Hole’?”

Luke and Andrew are both a little anxious about their upcoming doctors appointments. Plus, New York’s hottest steakhouse isn’t really a steakhouse after all. And a legendary “Hot Tub House” in Berkeley is up for sale.

Luke and Andrew discuss the mysterious fireworks display that exploded over Puget Sound a few weekends ago and the Seattle Times’ investigation into it. They also pay tribute to the random episodes of television that Andrew once had on VHS tapes.   

Andrew has been making mud in his kitchen, and he’s excited to tell Luke about it. They also discuss Luke’s latest TikTok obsession - a song about sitting. 

Luke visited a different Eagles lodge recently, and his visit raised some concerns about his current status as a member of Eagle Aerie #1. He and Andrew also discuss the apparent end of the writers’ strike and the relaxing of the dress code in the U.S. Senate. 

Tens of listeners share their stories of pets gone missing, only to eventually be reunited…including one involving airport security and drama on a tarmac. Luke and Andrew also discuss the iPhone’s reluctant switch to a universal charging cable and how increased numbers of dog owners are suspicious of canine vaccines. 

Luke is feeling true Garbage Anxiety this morning, and Andrew is here to help. Or hurt. Plus, it looks like dynamic pricing is here to stay, which isn’t great, but better than bartering. 

Luke had a big scare and a big adventure involving his cat, Bubbles, yesterday. Plus, a reporter reveals that comedian Hasan Minhaj’s stories are often made up, even though Hasan claims they are “emotional truths.”

Luke has fallen into the greedy hands of unscrupulous money lenders, and he’s trying to get himself free of their clutches. Plus, Andrew has some pretty strong opinions about self-serve soda stations, which may be going away at your local McDonald’s

Luke wants to tell Andrew a story about moving Bubbles The Cat, but first they need to talk about everything else. Like, everything else you can possibly think of. 

Luke had some reservations about his barber as soon as he sat in the chair yesterday. He and Andrew also discuss the fact that the Pike Place Fish Company is being sued for selling products with its own name on them.

Andrew tries to tell Luke about the Three’s Company scandal that led to a thirty-year rift between its star actors. Luke discovers that he does a great impression of a classic TV character. And Miss Manners weighs-in on whether or not it’s okay to stand up at non-rock ‘n’ roll performances.

Luke, Andrew and Jon consider a moral quandary involving dog poop, a garbage can, and a coffee shop in Portland. They also discuss some bad decisions made by bar patrons in Milwaukee, new theories on the JFK assassination, and an email that might have *looked* like it came from TBTL, but actually didn’t.  

Renting a car should not be difficult, but somehow Andrew turned it into the biggest drama of his summer. Also, Luke almost got hit by a bus today, and Bubbles the cat is in big trouble.

Luke and Andrew report back after the TBTL Summer Games to talk about Luke’s brand new studio, Andrew’s aversion to anti-baldness campaigns, and an ungodly “biohazard incident” on a Delta airlines flight.   

Andrew tries desperately to remember a Gloria Estefan video of his youth, while Luke tries to recapture the excitement of his early days in radio. They also try to figure out who's who in the worlds of hip-hop and WWE wrestling as the TBTL Summer Games come to a close.

Andrew is on a Mediterranean diet, which just means he ate a bunch of hummus for lunch. He and Luke also try to solve a bible-related mystery that’s been dogging Andrew for years. They also test their Spanish in a quiz based on the Tour de France as the TBTL Summer Games roll on. 

Luke has become a Binocular Boy™ and is ready for everything that comes along with that title. Andrew decides to throw out the script for the TBTL Summer Games and try something wildly stupider instead. 

Andrew met a bunch of neighbors over the weekend, including the TBTL listener he had been looking for! Luke apologizes for not being a better Instagram friend. And the TBTL Summer Games roll on with more movie mischief. 

Luke gets swept up in a journalistic enterprise involving his former employer, Blimpy’s Yogurt. He and Andrew also continue playing one of their favorite Summer Games based on their own bad descriptions of Hollywood Films. 

Luke’s computer is on the fritz and ready to bring down the entire Too Beautiful To Biz empire. Plus, in today’s edition of the TBTL Summer Games, Luke and Andrew have to eat their own words as they try to figure out which movies they were trying to describe in previous episodes of the podcast.

Andrew tells the story of when he was very relieved to reconnect with his friend from high school art class, and Luke talks about the time he found himself in the “Missed Connections” section of the newspaper. They also finally find out, once and for all, if Vanderpump actually rules in day 4 of the TBTL Summer Games.

Luke challenges Andrew’s status as the Popsicle King Of TBTL. Andrew also continues to struggle with the Vanderpumps and all their rules as the TBTL Summer Games roll on.

Luke has some BIG SALAD PLANS tonight, and he is very excited about them. Plus, listener Laura is back with another amazing Summer Games quiz about reality television.

Andrew has some fundamental questions about sports and betting and those little bumps on the outside of a basketball. He and Luke also kick off this year’s TBTL Summer Games with a quiz about two very boastful human beings.

Luke and Andrew both had pleasant but unexpected transportation-related adventures yesterday. They also discuss the best and worst Subway restaurants in their neighborhoods. And it turns out Netflix DVD subscribers can keep the discs after all? It’s all so confusing, Ron.   

The pulp mill that created the “Aroma of Tacoma” is shutting down. Does that mean a smelly factory is heading to Luke’s neck of the woods? Plus, Luke introduces Andrew to pencil fighting. 

Luke literally painted himself into a corner this morning. Like, literally. Andrew relives a painful memory from his time at The Magic Castle. Plus, “National Cinema Day” is around the corner, so Andrew asks Luke for his official Barbie review. 

Luke stumbles on a clip of network television from 1983 that might be the pinnacle of broadcasting. Plus, the scammer behind the ill-fated Fyre Festival is back with a new idea, called Fyre Festival II. And Luke relives his days playing little league baseball.

Luke spent a dreamy weekend looking at model houses and stocking up on razor blades at Costco. Andrew spent his hard-earned Andy Timez cutting deep into his hedgerow. And Netflix is confusing the heck out of its customers as it ends its DVD-mailing service. 

Luke and Andrew are shocked to learn that two of the Top Stories they covered this week were heard by the folks involved in the stories. They also listen to one of the most charming moments in recent broadcast history. 

Andrew’s nightly puttering routine may be getting out of hand, and Luke has some issues with an overly complicated coffee machine. Plus, scientists recreate a Pink Floyd song by listening to human brainwaves. And a driverless car does the most driverless car thing ever.

Luke stumbled on the Sale Of The Century, and it’s helping him survive the sweltering heat. Plus, Pooper Trooper sued Scoop Troop, but then Scoop Troop changed its name to Swoop Scoop, and now everything is fine in the local dog poop industry.

Luke has a hornet problem and maybe a bear problem, too? Andrew has a problem with people parking in bus lanes. And listener Dani had a bat in her belfry, and now she needs shots. 

Luke and Andrew review some reader-submitted “Rants and Raves” in the Seattle Times and try to figure out why a rich teenager in New York City has declared war on a fancy hotel. They also learn that Andy Rooney was apparently a huge fan of TBTL.

Luke’s new house is fully under construction this morning, but things are going well. Andrew has been spending a lot of time eating lunch on Aurora Avenue and offers TBTL listeners a much-too-detailed report. Plus, it looks like this driverless taxi thing is really happening in San Francisco.

Luke and Andrew have to call Genevieve at work to help them sort out a Jack Ryan vs Jack Reacher situation. Plus, the New York Times finally publishes the Venmo story Luke’s been waiting for, but the Gray Lady drops the ball on a story about “skiplagging.”  

American broadcasters are uniting behind a baseball announcer who was unfairly suspended in Baltimore. Plus, TBTL Employee Numero Uno stops by for an update on the “I Saved TBTL Coins.”

Luke learns that a simple mop is the solution to many of life’s problems. Plus, a rudely-parked boat leads to a huge brawl and maybe even a cultural revolution.

Luke moved into his new, almost-unlivable house this weekend and has a lot of thoughts on a lot of things.

Luke is moving this weekend, and he’s made a new enemy in the process: packing tape. Plus, Andrew’s role has changed for tomorrow’s big summer party.   

Luke and Andrew analyze the lyrics to a Moira Rose original work. They also do a little online shopping for Judy Tenuta t-shirts and listen to chef José Andrés describe his love for peeled strawberries. And Luke is now one tiny degree of separation from one of his internet heroes.

Luke and Andrew look back at the wonderful time they had at Saturday’s live show in Seattle, although they later realized the bidet-sized mistake they made on stage. They also mourn the loss of Paul Reubens, who died this week. 

Luke and Andrew and their special guests gather with Tens of Listeners for the 4000th episode of TBTL, live at the Neptune Theater in Seattle!

Luke and Andrew attempt to rent a U-Haul truck and drive to Luke’s parent’s house to pick-up hundreds of TBTL lunchboxes before their big 4000th episode at the Neptune Theater.   

Luke is obsessed with a weird TikTok song, and he is determined to make you obsessed with it, too. He and Andrew also open the ol’ P.O. Box to see what Tens of Listeners have sent to TBTL lately.

A stressed-out Andrew tells a tale of underwear and phone charging cables that is as regrettable as it is long. He and a sun-crisped Luke also discuss the life and fighting spirit of Sinead O’Conner, who passed away much too soon and much too misunderstood.

Luke and Andrew have important sartorial questions about their upcoming live show in Seattle. Plus, the New York Times tells the fascinating tale of a drug-loving dog walker who may (or may not)  own a valuable painting.

Genevieve joins the show to offer real guidance to real listeners, just like her favorite advice columnists. Plus, Andrew remembers something stupid he might have said, and a listener takes umbrage with a patented TBTL Warm Take.

Luke just made a big life decision, then he locked himself out of his apartment with nothing but a box of Loaded Tater Tots. Plus, Andrew is confused by a scene from a 4-year old TV show, and for some reason he thinks it’s worth talking about on the podcast. And a listener offers insight into why people like Luke are suddenly paying more for Netflix.  

Luke was starstruck yesterday when he met NBA star Damion Lillard during a Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me taping. And so was everyone else! Plus, a Canadian court rules that an emoji can be considered a legally binding contract agreement.

Luke had a revelation this morning when he went jogging through the woods with a group of friends. Andrew reveals his burgeoning “hoop dreams.” And the people who run NBC Universal in Los Angeles trimmed the trees outside their building, exposing striking writers and actors to the blazing hot sun while they picket. 

Luke and Andrew debate the merits of a Barbieheimer day vs. an Oppenbarbie day, as two huge summer movies are released in tandem this weekend. Plus, everyone’s favorite California burger chain is forbidding its employees from wearing facemasks at work.

The airlines are trying to crack down on a practice known as “skiplagging,” and Luke and Andrew are trying to crack down on these dang airlines! They also discuss recent shenanigans at Miranda Lambert and Bryan Adams concerts and how the artists reacted to each.

Andrew learns that he was supposed to hang out with Luke this weekend when Luke doesn’t show up. We also get an important update about Santa Cruz’s most infamous sea otter. And listener Jen shares her grandmother’s foolproof way of protecting children against errant baseballs.

Luke’s mission to get his “brush hogged” has hit a snag, Hollywood’s actors go on strike, and a tiny dotted line that appears for a split second in the new Barbie movie has serious geopolitical implications. 

Andrew tries to stage a tepid mutiny of the podcast. Luke learns first-hand that his favorite punter has gotten swole. And new e-waste regulations are standing in the way of people who want to recreate their favorite scene from Office Space.

Luke’s warnings about kids getting hit by baseballs during the Home Run Derby turn out to be accurate, much to Andrew’s chagrin. Plus, wildlife authorities are trying to capture a surfing sea otter accused of hijacking surfboards in Santa Cruz.

Luke had a wild experience last night MCing a record-breaking drag show, even though he has some major regrets about his sartorial choices. And Andrew’s been enjoying his MLB All Star activities, although he’s unsurprisingly focussed mostly on the mascots.

Luke and Andrew are back at it after last week’s TBTL-a-Thon! They discuss how the ‘thon went, and they review the very specific rules Luke must follow when taking part in an event aimed at breaking a Guinness World Record tonight. PLUS! They get a very intriguing voicemail from a listener with a personal connection to one of Luke’s most embarrassing moments.

The final day of the TBTL-a-Thon is a family affair, with Genevieve checking in on the “Mom Mic” and Luke trying to keep his parents from getting a divorce.  Please support TBTL during this critical time by making a donation here!  

Luke’s mom pops into the basement to see how the TBTL-a-Thon is going and to tell Luke and Andrew about her adventures at the dentist’s office yesterday. Plus, Luke finds a new social media app to fill the Twitter-shaped hole in his life. Please support TBTL during this critical time by making a donation here!

Day three of the TBTL-a-Thon finds the gang back in Luke’s mom’s basement. Last night’s holiday exploits might have accidentally produced the first official TBTL spin-off podcast with Luke’s mom and Andrew’s girlfriend. And we hear what it sounds like when orangutans beatbox.

TBTL-a-Thon Day 2 finds Luke, Andrew and Jon back in the basement, where Luke’s mom pops-in to share stories of negotiating and airport travel, proving that the apple truly does not fall far from the proverbial tree. They also debate the legitimacy of Readers’ Digests’ “best snack in every state” list.  

Luke, Andrew and Jon huddle in the basement of Luke’s parents’ house on their first day as newly independent podcasters to kick-off this year’s TBTL-a-Thon! They discuss their adventures at a regional culinary institution and how Andrew is letting their rental car change who he is fundamentally. 

Luke and Andrew have a big announcement about their fledgling podcasting business on the eve of TBTL independence. They also kick-off next week’s TBTL-a-Thon a little early with news about this year’s thank-you gifts (and how you can get them)! 

Luke and Andrew announce the plans for next week’s TBTL Zoom meetup and how you can participate. Also, Andrew learns a little more about the person who texted him a photo of expensive wine. And Bed, Bath and Beyond will live to see another day…sort of?

Andrew has a very important - albeit uninteresting - update about your TBTL podcast feed! And Luke spends today’s show trying to get his new record player to work. 

Andrew spent yesterday rescuing the new TBTL website from the maws of DNS hell, with a lot of help from his new best friend. Plus, it looks like Wheel of Fortune has a new host lined up, but you’ll have to listen to today’s episode to find out if it’s Ryan Seacrest.

Luke and Andrew learn that one of their favorite pieces of audio might not be all that it seems. But does that mean they don’t like it anymore?

Luke is dying of embarrassment over something he wrote and can’t take back. However, he is delighted over some archive tape he found of Martin Short teasing David Letterman. 

Andrew had the strangest experience trying to buy a computer on Aurora Avenue yesterday. And Luke learns that the hottest steakhouse in Brazil is…Outback Steakhouse?

Luke is having a  heck of a time trying to get Helen, Sandy and Jeannie ship a truckload of TBTL supplies to his parents house. He also had a heck of a time at the car dealership yesterday.

Luke and Andrew each bought special doohickeys this week to help them reclaim their analogue pasts. Plus, Megan Markle’s dalliance with podcasting might have been even less authentic than we thought.

Andrew has important work emails to send, but is worried about sending them on a holiday. Luke had a wonderful Father’s Day during which he tried so damn hard not to cry. 

Luke finally watched My Dinner with Andre last night and offers his long-overdue film review. He also recaps the horrible feeling of almost losing his cat, Bubbles, the other day.

Luke has a quibble with the organizers of an event he’s MCing, and he worries that his complaint makes him unlovable. Andrew has a quibble with the way Seattle measures his water usage, and he worries that his complaint makes the show unlistenable. 

Andrew has a story that isn’t so much about toilets, but about the human condition, and how people can change. But it’s also about toilets. Plus, beleaguered Oakland A’s fans stage a “reverse boycott” that is both uplifting and saddening.

Luke and Andrew announce the details for the upcoming 4000th episode, even though they were apparently the last to know that tickets are already on sale. They also watch an old episode of Super Password in honor of Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune. Click here to purchase your tickets to TBTL’s 4000th episode live at Seattle’s Neptune Theater, Saturday, July 29th!

Luke and Andrew discuss laundry baskets, beer koozies, and public radio promotion schedules. That’s it. That’s the show.

The new movie about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is getting some good reviews. The problem is, it’s all based on lies.

A lawyer is in trouble for using ChatGPT to create legal documents that were filled with made-up facts, and the US Supreme Court is siding with Jack Daniels in a case over a poop-themed dog toy.

Luke’s mom was really cutting it up on the family text chain today. Luke and Andrew also discuss a fascinating (14-page!) story about the past, present and possible future of the Guinness Book of World Records.   Photo of Guinness Book of World Records by goodfriendo, licensed under CreativeCommons.

Luke and Andrew weigh-in on Apple’s latest doohickey, which the company unveiled this week. Plus, listeners provide some amazing info on the foul ball Luke grabbed in the Kingdome as a youth.

When a New York Times reporter sits down to interview Luke and Andrew’s favorite comedian Tim Robinson, things go about as smoothly as you’d expect. (Which is to say, not smoothly at all. But it’s super interesting!)

Genevieve joins the show to discuss her love of advice columns and to judge some recent submissions to Ask Amy and Miss Manners. She also talks about her long-forgotten  novel and why she eventually cut Andrew’s character out of it. 

Luke is baffled and incensed over an airport gift shop rule. Andrew is wrestling with a new editorial policy. And a listener helps find a special, U2-related moment in the TBTL archives. 

Andrew does exactly what all his years of cybersecurity training have taught him not to do. Plus, Netflix has officially started cracking-down on password sharing. 

Andrew heard some of the most compelling radio of his life yesterday, it just happened to be during a Mariners Broadcast. And Luke reports on his boat-towing journey across Washington. 

Luke is nervous about his plans to tow his boat across the state today behind a big U-Haul truck.

Luke and Andrew discuss their plans to broadcast the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon from Luke’s mom’s basement. They also review a list of America’s “Most Trusted Brands.” And Andrew wants everyone to know that he cleaned his garbage bin yesterday. With a hose. 

Luke and Andrew try very hard to talk about the upcoming plans for the TBTL-a-Thon, but boy do they get distracted easily. But the important thing is that you mark your calendars for the 4000th episode, live in Seattle, on Saturday, July 29th. Also, Ron Disantis’ own announcement yesterday went even worse than his most vitriolic rivals could have possibly hoped.  Photo from the Cleveland International Air Show 2018 by Erik Drost

A young woman found a couch on the street and documented her process of rehabbing it on Tiktok. Then the criticism started pouring in…including some finger-wagging from NPR. Plus, Andrew learns something very personal about a struggling baseball player, and Luke stumbles on a familiar sound in his Airbnb.  The joke at the beginning of today’s show comes to us from Madison Sinclair on TikTok. 

Luke is staying at the Airbnb of his dreams…but also his nightmares? Literally? He and Andrew also discuss some truly shady behavior by Frontier Airlines, and a company handing out free TVs that advertise to you 24/7. 

Luke and Andrew discuss the gentle art of telling someone they accidentally used an offensive word. Also, Disney’s Star Wars hotel is officially closing barely a year after launch, and the Supreme Court sides with a photographer who’s photo of Prince was altered by Andy Warhol. 

Luke had a major freakout yesterday, and it involved his friend Andrew. They also discuss the “Boot Girls” of Atlanta and Taco Bell’s attempt to wrench the term “Taco Tuesday” from the legal grips of its competitor.

Luke is surprised to learn on-air that one of his television stories has been misappropriated and shared on TikTok. Plus, a woman is reunited with a diamond ring she lost 13 years ago, but sadly, no ninja turtles were involved in the rescue. 

Molly and Sanden from the hit kid’s podcast Brains On! join the show to see if TBTL’s youngest listeners can stump them with their questions about the universe. 

Luke has become a legitimate hockey fan, and it doesn’t have anything to do with gambling. He and Andrew also discuss a man who claims he’s living under water for “science.” 

Ford and other car companies say they are going to stop putting AM radios in their vehicles. That doesn’t bode well for Andrew’s listening habits. And a listener needs some yard sign advice.

Andrew did something regrettable to his landscaping yesterday. Luke is impressed with a man who cleans compost toilets for a living and hates the work as much as we would. And a Seattle pizza institution is going to start using flying drones to deliver orders. 

Luke and Andrew dig into the fake, A.I.-generated mini-episode of TBTL that was created by listener Seth. They also get updates on Luke’s missing UPS package, the child who appears in John Mulaney’s comedy special, and Dennis Franz’s derriere.

Luke is mesmerized by the beauty of New England but frustrated by its labyrinthian roads. Andrew revisits the great Cleveland balloon disaster of 1986. And a listener creates a mini-episode of TBTL using artificial intelligence.  (Image of 1.4 million balloons being released into the sky over Cleveland in 1986 from the mini YouTube doc BalloonFest '86: The Fundraiser that Ended in Disaster by TSD Talks.)

Luke considers employing artificial intelligence to handle his 11,000 unread emails. He and Andrew also discuss Beau is Afraid and the Best Kiss winner from the MTV movie awards. 

Luke is spending his birthday delighting in old Macho Man Randy Savage interviews. Plus, New Jersey’s big pasta mystery is basically solved, although Andrew still has some questions (of course.)

Residents of a New Jersey town want to know who dumped huge amounts of spaghetti in the woods next to a stream. Plus, the Funeral Directors of America have an important message for Luke. 

Andrew quizzes Luke on obscure words for even more obscure emotions. They also discuss lawn care, Seattle radio luminaries of the 1990s, and whether or not Luke should place any bets at a Kentucky Derby party he’s attending this weekend.

A filmmaker pieced together Frank Ocean’s entire mysterious Coachella performance using nothing but found footage…then he was ordered to take it off the internet. And Andrew can’t seem to have anything but awkward interactions with his very nice neighbor. 

Luke and Andrew reminisce about the vacuum cleaners of their youths, and they explore all the eerie urban legends that surround the Denver airport.

Luke climbed a 300 foot tree this weekend and now truly understands “the fear.” Plus, Andrew’s own worst fear comes to life when he wears a Baltimore Orioles hat out in public, even though he doesn’t know anything about the team.

Luke and Andrew’s boss, Beth, joins the show to try to get Luke to complete his dang cybersecurity training and to let us know if APM will be able to survive without TBTL.

Luke became a huge hockey fan overnight (with a little help from DraftKings.) A listener blows Andrew’s mind with some TV trivia that slipped right past him. And Dateline NBC just hit the big time!

A lifehack on Reddit actually helps Luke cut through a phone tree and reach a human being as he tries to deal with a huge company’s customer service robots. Plus, a fake Tom Brady stand-up special created with A.I. is pulled from the internet, and today is the last day to use your Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons! 

Matthew Perry says he regrets insulting Keanu Reeves in his memoir, which leads Luke and Andrew to explore one of Perry’s less celebrated roles in a sleeper Christopher Guest film. Also, Luke is beyond furious at UPS right now. 

Ed Sheeran is facing a lawsuit claiming that one of his songs sounds too much like Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” Luke and Andrew listen to the tape and of course offer a definitive ruling. 

TBTL Friendo Paula Poundstone joins the show to talk about how she ended up in Alan Rickman’s diary…and not necessarily in a good way. Luke and Andrew also spend way too much time talking about the basketball skills of Shaquille O’Neal’s mom in a new segment they’re calling “Outside The NBA.” 

Residents in Tampa are wowed by a strange vision in the sky that some reported was a UFO. It wasn’t. Plus, Luke and Andrew have a new favorite audio exclamation point. 

Andrew is tempted to start clearing weeds along the busy, litter-strewn streets of his neighborhood. Plus, the French monks famous for making Chartreuse have decided to focus more on monking than making liquor, and now there’s a global shortage of the stuff. 

Luke and Andrew analyze some strange audio they found on TikTok yesterday. Plus, a lost wallet leads to an amazing discovery at Luke’s nearest Home Depot. And the 7-foot Dairy Queen spoon that went missing has now been found! 

Andrew is very impressed with the A.I. version of Luke’s voice that someone made. They also discuss the decision to change “HBO Max” to a service simply called “Max”. And a listener tries their hand at guessing Andrew’s new washing machine song.

Luke and Andrew have a big (fun, exciting, scary) announcement about TBTL! 

Luke has a close(ish) call with internet shaming. Andrew’s memory of a very old stand-up bit is confirmed by a listener who went digging deep. And Tupperware is in serious financial trouble, and it didn’t have to be this way!

Andrew thinks his new washing machine might be a reincarnated musician, and Luke has an bizarrely impossible experience trying to order two martinis and a root beer at a local watering hole.

Andrew is excited about his brand new washer and dryer, but he does not want to marry them, for what it’s worth. Plus, mysterious UberEats deliveries around Los Angeles are confusing residents and highlighting the different ways rich and poor neighborhoods react to things. 

Turns out, the new Starbucks olive oil coffee may make you run to the bathroom, something that Luke and Andrew already assumed. Plus, the new Super Mario Brothers movie is getting terrible reviews but is an absolute box office boon, which makes Luke worry about the future of film.

Luke discovers something interesting in the voices of morning radio hosts. Andrew tries to remember a joke from the past. And Elon Musk continues to ruin Twitter, society. 

Luke explains Good Will Hunting to Andrew, who was in the dark on some pretty basic info about the film. They also discuss the new rules in Major League Baseball and how it’s affecting their fandom. 

Andrew learns that the people beating him at his new Xbox video game are young children. Luke recounts the time an online poker game almost led to fisticuffs. And a longtime TBTL listener has a request regarding the way we talk about older people. 

Andrew accidentally stumbled onto some great Harry Truman trivia when he picked a free murder mystery novel in his neighborhood. And a listener wants to know where the phrase “you bleed for me!” came from. Luke sheepishly explains.

Andrew is struggling with a moral dilemma over his favorite word game. Luke met a chinchilla named Mr. Bean. And the folks at Saturday Night Live pull off an April Fools’ Day prank that even TBTL can love. 

Luke’s adventures at Guitar Center this morning were very…Guitar Center-y. He and Andrew also discuss the ups and downs of Gwenneth Paltrow’s recent court case. 

Luke’s ability to podcast has been hobbled after a piece of his audio equipment went missing at TSA yesterday. And Andrew’s neighbors have an honest-to-gosh Garbage Mystery on their hands!

Luke swings by Andrew’s studio to play the old “is it candy or is it gum?” game. They also discuss Luke’s ill-advised karaoke choices last night and Andrew’s plans to attend something called a “Diamond Derby”?

Luke spent the day wearing a Spanx shirt, and he thinks it’s affecting his podcasting performance. He joins Andrew in Seattle to talk about huge hotel chains ditching housekeeping services and trying to sell it as a bonus for their guests. 

Luke and Andrew use today’s show to reinvent the podcasting format as only they and/or the British Bulldogs know how. They also check-in on the ol’ TBTL voicemail line, where Tens of listeners have shared stories of near nudity, fake voices and corned beef hash. 

Luke encountered a smell yesterday that he likens to “the sulfurs of hell”, and now he needs some advice.

Luke has a Pants Update™, and he found some really cool archived audio he wants to share. 

Luke overheard the most charming conversation over an Italian dinner last night. He and Andrew also get personal and compare their tax portals. And listeners inspired by Monday's coffin-talk share their own stories of cremation and burial-gone-wrong. 

Luke finds himself in a literal nightmare scenario when he gets locked out of his hotel room wearing next to nothing.

Luke is still in Southern California, where he is passing on an opportunity to broadcast from inside a casket. And Andrew is upsetting Alicia Keys fans with Instagram polls about Katy Perry. 

Luke is stuck in the place next to The Happiest Place On Earth, and he doesn’t know if he’ll ever be able to leave.

Luke joins the show from Anaheim, in a hotel filled with stressed-out parents trying to make their children’s Disneyland dreams come true. He and Andrew also have updates on missing dogs, notes left on cars, tattoos on lips, and the shirt Luke was trying to return to an online retailer. 

A lawsuit over “boneless chicken wings” leads Andrew to take an unusually strong stance in defense of city council meetings.

Luke finally had the chance to meet The Most Interesting Neighbor In The World. He also stumbled on some characters from TikTok whom he’s now obsessed with…and you will be, too!

A controversial Wordle answer over the weekend leads to a surprisingly in-depth conversation about the ‘80s sitcom Family Ties. Plus, the Academy really did the Oscars right last night.

A scared dog is loose in Andrew’s neighborhood, and he and Luke want to help get her back to her family. Plus, Americans are shocked - SHOCKED - by something the Bidens did at dinner last week.

Andrew finally comes clean about a shameful secret he’s been carrying around for weeks. He and Luke also compare and contrast their college bathroom experiences.

Luke and Andrew are fascinated to realize that Luke’s recent experience with a customer service representative might have actually been a conversation with an A.I. chatbot. [unicorn mind explosion emoji!] Plus, Luke is not happy about an accusation regarding his choice of hotel during a work trip.

The New York Times says many people don’t want to date men with podcasts. Luke and Andrew have a podcast. Plus, a new Girl Scout cookie is selling at ludicrous prices on the secondary market.

Luke and Andrew finally discuss the Top Stories that they promised last week, from “whisky fungus” in Tennessee to temporary tattoos that aren’t so temporary. Plus, how do you celebrate a cat’s birthday?

Luke’s attempts to dress up like a shepherd hit a snag. He also has some regrets about the note that he left on the windshield of a Ford something-or-other earlier this week. 

The person who returned Lady Gaga’s stolen dogs says the singer isn’t respecting the “no questions asked” part of the reward agreement. Plus, Luke and Andrew break down the lyrics to Huey Lewis’ “The Power of Love” in order to find deeper meaning in the song. 

Luke and Andrew stumble on an honest-to-gosh mystery outside Luke’s apartment window. So they do what any good podcasters do: They get involved.

Woody Harrelson dropped an anti-vax joke during his SNL monologue, but his views seem more complicated, overall. Plus, Howard Schultz is adding olive oil to some Starbucks drinks. Could this really just be the whim of a coffee aficionado?

After a nice weekend at an Oregon cabin, Luke has some lingering frustrations about the state of AirBNB rules. Meanwhile, Andrew considers a four-day darkness retreat after an embarrassing night in his rumpus room.

A heavy snowstorm almost prevented Luke from getting to New York, but he did get to spend a lot of quality time on the tarmac!

Luke trolls Andrew hard over Wordle and tries to ruin his Wordle-based relationships. Plus, Luke has some mail drama in his apartment building.

Luke and Andrew agonize over part of yesterday’s show that hit the cutting room floor. Plus, United Airlines is going to start allowing parents to sit by their children without paying extra fees, and a proposed law would prohibit dogs from sticking their heads out car windows!

Andrew is on a ridiculous mission involving his favorite podcast and his relationship with it. Plus, liquor board officials in Oregon have been grifting the public out of the most sought-after bottles of whiskey.

Luke and Andrew dig into the history of Presidents’ Day with a little help from the New York Times.

The federal government is trying to crack down on “funny” road safety signs, like the one in New Jersey that says, “We’ll be blunt. Don’t drive high.”

Luke and Andrew discover that they were BOTH coincidentally at roller rinks last night, although Andrew was more focused on a Simpsons arcade game than roller skating. Plus, a donut shop owner in Conway, New Hampshire, is fighting with the town over his new mural, which may actually be a sign, not a mural (but he insists it’s a mural.)

Luke’s got a gripe about the folks using the free coffee machine in his building, and he’s got a new rule for jewelry shops. Plus, data shows that someone crashes their car into a 7-11 store about once a day. That seems like a lot.

The TBTL Hive Mind jumps in to correct the record on a mis-identified audio drop featuring Kristen Schaal, making at least one listener very nervous. Plus, Burger King’s newish jingle is the Song Of The Winter.

Luke enjoyed a wonderful Super Bowl Sunday, thanks to some bonkers bets that panned out for him. He and Andrew also look at the best and worst commercials that aired during the game. And a listener blows their dang minds with a gentle correction about a favorite audio drop. 

A $150 cup of coffee has Luke reconsidering his relationship with the beverage.  Andrew is waiting to see if the local sports station will read his text on the air. And Luke found himself in a “Pay It Backwards” situation recently in a Starbucks drive-thru.

Joe Biden used an idiom during his State of the Union speech that has left a lot of people confused. Turns out, he’s been using it for years, and NPR is on the case. Plus, Luke and Andrew go down a sandwich memory lane.

Andrew tries to help Luke decide what to do with his accidental collection of casino chips. Plus, LeBron James broke a historic record last night, which unearthed some fond basketball memories for Luke.

Luke clears up some details regarding yesterday’s water rescue story. Meanwhile, Andrew is hot under the collar about a new policy at AMC theaters.  The comedian at the beginning of today’s show is Brooks Wheelan. 

Luke received a very surprising and pretty upsetting letter from his neighbor over the weekend. He and Andrew also found themselves protected from a menace by a hero bartender in Portland on Friday. And the Goonies house is in the news again?!

Luke’s cat is fulfilling a secret New Years resolution, and Andrew had a realization about TBTL while listening to the AM radio yesterday. Plus, Netflix’s plans to crack down on password sharing are starting to take shape.

Luke tells a fascinating coming-of-age story from his past that Andrew might be a little too interested in. They also discuss a new, in-depth article about Taco Time, the fast food restaurant that presents a great divide in the Pacific Northwest.  Taco Time photo by Dolan Halbrook, licensed under Creative Commons.

Luke and Andrew look back at the plethora of stars who tried out for roles on The Office, and they learn an important lesson about creative feedback. Plus, a tech bro is spending two million dollars a year to reverse the aging process, and comedian Nate Bargetzie is experiencing the aging process similarly to Luke.

Luke does his best to corrupt a minor while placing bets at a basketball game. Andrew can’t tell the difference between Bill Hader, Will Forte, and Jason Sudeikis. And a Seattle band says they got fired from a gig at an Amazon-owned arena after singing lyrics that made fun of Jeff Bezos. 

Instagram removed one of Luke’s photos, and he thinks the Illuminati is involved. Andrew learns that “The Chocolate Cough” isn’t a universal phenomenon. And neighbors in Astoria, WA, are dealing with some major Goonies-related drama.

Luke’s trip to San Francisco was bonkers, and Andrew’s latest experiment with internet stalking pays off. Plus, they finally talk about this week’s Trader Joe’s news, then immediately regret it. 

Luke has a close call at the barber shop, and Andrew tries to complete an important task during the show. They also spend some time offering long-overdue praise for Google Maps.

Luke helps Andrew with a home improvement conundrum. Plus, a high school journalist in Massachusetts breaks the story that her school’s lights can’t be turned off and have been burning non-stop for years.

The M&Ms marketing team claims it’s getting rid of it’s cartoon spokescandies and replacing them with Maya Rudolf, which sounds good, but Andrew’s irritated by the whole thing. Plus ,a garbage truck knocked over Luke’s anchor! (Also, Luke has an anchor.)

Luke finished watching the second season of The White Lotus, so he and Andrew compare notes (with plenty of spoiler alerts, don’t worry.) Plus, the expensive Star Wars hotel may have overestimated the public’s desire to pay $5000 to sleep on a fake spaceship. 

Andrew visited his Eagles club yesterday to try to clean something that he’s dubbed “Murder Stain,” and Luke has $30 worth of pull tabs with bad advice and bad jokes he’d like to share. 

Luke just realized that two characters in two different TV shows are played by the same actor, and it’s blowing his mind. Plus, pizza boxes haven’t changed since the 1960s, and one pizza advocate thinks they should.

Luke made an unannounced appearance on his neighbor’s porch yesterday, but don’t worry, he also acted totally weird.

An advertisement in Andrew’s copy of Reader’s Digest has Luke on a tear about “hater” culture. Plus, Pepsi is ditching Sierra Mist after 25 years, and Mark Duplass is following in TBTL’s footsteps with a new doc about the mystery of Larrimah, Australia.  

Luke and Andrew accidentally play an inappropriate game based on popular t-shirts from the 1990s.

Luke is in Las Vegas, where he’s experiencing a much different visit than the time he came here with Andrew. They also take a look at a lawsuit over a movie trailer that featured Ana de Armas, even though she didn’t appear in the actual film.

Luke solves a stain-related mystery, Andrew learns about a curious Frenchman who used to live in his neighborhood, and a writer for the New York Times is absolutely baffled by James Cameron’s frame-rate choices in the new Avatar movie. 

Luke is freaked out by a TV commercial that seems to be aimed directly at Andrew, and he’s puzzled by a local heating and cooling commercial set in space. Plus, new changes to bowling alley technology seem to make the sport less fun.

Luke and Andrew celebrate the Seahawks’ unlikely entry into the postseason with wildly optimistic predictions for the future.

Luke’s adventures at the gym this morning lead him and Andrew down a memory lane lined with the Croakie Straps and Vaurnet t-shirts of their youth. They also discuss the end of Funky Winkerbean, a comic strip close to Andrew’s heart.

Luke and Andrew are both back from their travels with many stories (and reviews of ill-gotten BBC TV shows) to share.

Luke and Andrew continue their journey through the chart-topping pop songs of yesterday and today in the final installment of the 2022 (or 2023?) TBTL Winter Games!

Listener Flash challenges Luke and Andrew with a Top 40 quiz that takes the boys through several decades (and a couple of Avatar movies.)

Luke and Andrew try to get inside the mind of one of America’s greatest filmmakers: Troy McClure.

A dismissive comment by Luke inspires one listener to create a TBTL Winter Game that convinces Luke and Andrew that there’s more to the Real Housewives than meets the untrained eye.

Luke and Andrew try to further discredit the reputation of family therapist Dr. Kirk Honda by inviting him back onto TBTL. Kirk quizzes Luke and Andrew with some psychiatric true or false questions, and Luke tries to figure out how to win couples therapy.

Luke has a pile of quotes in front of him, and Andrew has to guess which ones originated from Elon Musk and which ones originated from Montgomery Burns. 

Luke and Andrew share their strangest memories of Palm Springs as Luke embarks on a vacation to the desert hot spot. They also tackle a video game music quiz created by some of TBTL’s sharpest young listeners.

Cartoonist and longtime TBTL Friendo Megan Kelso joins the show to quiz Luke on the newspaper funny pages of the 1980s. Megan’s new book is Who Will Make The Pancakes?

Andrew realizes that a joke from his youth doesn’t make any sense at all. He and Luke also accept a Marvel Comics related challenge from their colleague (and boss?), Jon. 

Luke and Andrew try to guess movie titles based solely on the films’ taglines as they kick off the 2022 TBTL Winter Games!

Luke and Andrew open up Ye New PO Box to find a treasure trove of holiday gifts and cards from the Tens! Plus, Luke traversed many miles of bad weather today to get to Seattle, but the biggest challenge was Andrew’s ice rink of a road.

Luke is worried that bad weather is going to ruin ALL of his holiday plans, and Andrew has noodles for brains after (finally) getting his booster yesterday. Plus, who’s fault is it that a lying liar lied his way into congress?

A woman is $175,000 richer after grabbing a gift from a White Elephant holiday party. Meanwhile, Andrew is worried about a letter he received from the county today. 

Luke is going into full CHRISTMAS MADNESS mode like that guy from the Terminator sequel who has liquid metal arms and stuff. Wait, is that guy the Terminator himself? Or is Arnold Schwarzenegger the real Terminator and this is some other Terminator? And why is Sarah Conner in the hospital again? We’ll discuss all of this and more on today’s episode of TBTL! 

Luke found himself in an awkward situation this weekend, and Andrew asks too many questions about it. Plus, the youngest congressman in D.C. can’t afford an apartment in the capital. And Elon Musk supposedly puts his future with Twitter in our hands. 

Luke didn’t have the opportunity to watch last night’s Seahawks game, which is a good thing. Could this change his relationship with sports forever? Plus, Bubbles The Cat has a new weapon in her nuclear arsenal.

Luke had a very productive morning, which included leaving his house before noon. Andrew is worried he’s losing his marbles after a conversation with Genevieve about  Tupperware. And former Washington State football coach Mike Leach leaves behind a complicated legacy.

Luke and Andrew celebrate the classic Royal Crown purple bag and all its hidden mysteries. Meanwhile, New Zealand has a bold new plan to end smoking in the country.

Luke and Andrew take a quiz to test their Gen Z Office Culture Knowledge.

Luke and Andrew try to remember where they were during some of the biggest news stories of the 1980s, including Geraldo Rivera’s opening of Al Capone's supposed “vault” and David Copperfield’s Statue Of Liberty shenanigans.

Andrew has some questions for Luke, but he’s weirdly nervous to ask them. Meanwhile, Luke is in Yonkers, where he’s trying to fit an Instagram-shaped peg into a Twitter-shaped hole. 

Luke again joins the show from Columbus, Ohio, which he’s still trying to turn into the largest city in America through the power of podcasting. He and Andrew announce the details for a TBTL holiday party next week!  And they discuss the Big Hat Trend. You can sign-up for next Friday’s TBTL Holiday Party (via Zoom) here!

A trip to the Columbus airport inspires Luke to quiz Andrew on musical acts from Ohio. 

Luke and Andrew compare the smells of their grandparents’ houses, as you do when you’re approaching your 4000th podcast episode. Plus, TikTok’s “Liver King” has an apology for us, but Andrew’s not accepting it.

Listeners have questions, and we have…well, maybe not “answers”, per say. But we try. Plus, Steve “The StuBot” Neuman joins the show to explain Point Break references to Andrew. 

Luke records the show from his sick bed after catching a bug. Now he wants to do the show from bed all the time. Meanwhile, don’t worry, Drew Brees didn’t get struck by lightning. 

Andrew’s latest house repair dilemma has left him feeling like an idiot, but he is excited to see that one of his favorite corn chips is back on the market. Plus, Luke’s attempts to turn Instagram into the new Twitter aren’t going super hot.

Luke’s in the middle of a challenging video shoot, and his canine costar isn’t making things any easier. He and Andrew (and Genevieve) also say goodbye to Clarence “The Quarterback Is Toast” Gilyard, Jr. 

TBTL Friendo and Family-o Genevieve Haas joins the show to tell Andrew the story of True Lies and other action films he somehow missed.

Andrew had a big family breakthrough today, although he almost slept through it. Plus, a doctor saved not one but two lives while running in a recent marathon.

Luke and Andrew recap their Thanksgiving adventures! Andrew stayed up so late that he overslept this morning, and Luke may have fallen victim to exactly what he was trying to avoid. 

Luke and Andrew review a list of “ways to become a Thanksgiving hero,” which Andrew has some issues with.

A story about a GI Joe toy leads Luke to confess to one of his lesser-known childhood sins. He’s also bummed about two things: his Thanksgiving plans have fallen apart, and a popular new Netflix series doesn’t mention him once. 

Luke came home to an eviction notice in his apartment after spending ten days on the road. That’s not super great. Plus, the New York Times offers an amusing look at English soccer fans trying to get drunk enough to watch World Cup soccer in Qatar. 

Luke said goodbye to Twitter this weekend, but then he said hello to an august organization known as the Fraternal Order Of Eagles.

Luke joins Andrew in Seattle to discuss last night’s big Live Wire event, whether or not Larry David can be sued for making a crypto commercial, and whether or not they’d like to live in Sam Walton’s old office. 

Andrew and Luke have been acquainting themselves with the genre of Hallmark Christmas Movies in their own ways. Plus, Luke is looking for a drummer, and Andrew is looking for an associate producer credit.

Luke and Andrew invent a new candy that the world is not ready for. They also discuss the bizarre “space plane” that’s apparently been flying around the globe the past couple of years. And Luke shares his underwear adventures in NYC, whether you want to hear about them or not.

Andrew made a dumb joke about the Rockford Files that ended up being true, and it’s absolutely blowing his mind. Plus, Luke wonders if his phone is spying on him in New York City, and a listener has a secret key that she wants to bestow on a coworker, but doesn’t know how. 

Luke has been loving and then hating the fact that his favorite kind of food truck is parked right outside his hotel in New York City. Plus, a famous chicken fingers restaurant chain just learned that it’s not allowed to sell chicken fingers at its new location. That’s a problem.

Luke has plans to update Andrew’s image. They include a shaved head and a leather apron. Plus, it looks like Larry David was accidentally right about cryptocurrency in his sarcastic Super Bowl commercial. 

Luke had more adventures with marijuana-infused cooking yesterday, this time in New York City, where he may have had a run-in with the mafia. Plus, Colts owner Jim Irsay apparently fashions himself a musician, although he might want to reconsider. 

Luke ran into some very smelly issues on his flight to New York last night. And Andrew Walsh has a list of Sylvester Stallone’s top movie roles…but it’s not our Andrew Walsh. 

Luke and Andrew discuss polling places, dune buggies, Iron Maiden’s airplane, Iron Maiden’s lead singer (who flies the airplane), and whether or not the Powerball results will rip their friend group apart.

Luke is obsessed with a clip of Billy Corgan eating chips (and dip?) on stage during a drum solo. He also just realized that he accidentally spread some very false information about Julia Roberts on multiple radio shows last week. 

Luke’s plans to buy concert tickets were interrupted by a $1800 price tag, and that just ain’t right. Plus, it looks like a permanent switch to Daylight Saving Time is off the table.

Kitten talk is back! Luke had to take Bubbles to the vet today for her big spaying operation, and Andrew had quite the scare with Bingo last night. Plus, a deadly snake has gone missing from Missouri’s “Venom Fest,” and that can’t be good, right? 

Luke got super high on weed for a CBS News feature yesterday. It was…interesting. Also, unrelatedly, Andrew wants to know where all the Reese’s Pieces have disappeared to. 

Luke is gearing up for his big day of eating weed-infused food for a CBS feature. Andrew is surprised he can’t find more information online about an apparently obscure author. And the internet wasn’t lying: Martin Luther King, Jr. really paid the hospital bill when Julia Roberts was born.

Andrew’s weekend was tinged by credit card drama, and Luke is feeling slightly better about the future after reading an in-depth analysis of climate change realities. Also, Luke wanted to name this episode “Their Phones Are Their Money”, which is also a good title.

Andrew’s phone is making purchases without his permission, and Luke is trying to figure out his next move now that Elon Musk has taken the reins at Twitter. 

Luke and Andrew listen to an amazing country song by TBTL listener Joey that’s based on something they said on the show. They also discuss an update in the Great Walleye Contest Cheating Scandal Of 2022.

Luke is having a hard time navigating the post-pandemic economy, and Andrew is considering getting himself a “sniffing rag.” Plus, the NFL says that referees weren’t actually asking a star football player for an autograph after a video leak, but the new explanation doesn’t seem much better. 

Luke and Andrew celebrate the life and smiles of Leslie Jordan, who died this week, leaving many, many heartbroken fans behind. Plus, Andrew’s afraid to go to the vet today, and he’s not even the one getting examined.

Andrew has a lot of questions for Luke about Seattle-area pizza shops and billboards. They also discuss the shrinking size of Halloween candy and the underappreciation of Whoppers and Violet Crumble.

Luke joins the show from beautiful Skamania, luckily still in one piece after a run-in with a very angry, very large man on the way there.

Andrew shares an old mixtape he made which was inspired by Whitney Houston’s best song, and Luke clears some things up regarding Christopher Meloni, Elias Koteas, and Blake Shelton.

James Corden is getting roasted on the internet, and Luke is eating it up, although he does have to suspend his disbelief a bit. Luke also devoted 7 hours of his life to a TV show last night, and he wants them back. 

Luke and Andrew reflect back on an incredible year for the Seattle Mariners after a particularly painful ALDS series. Plus, how ‘bout them Seahawks, eh?

Luke and Andrew discuss some country music lyrics and weigh-in on how they make them feel. It’s more interesting than it sounds. Plus, Major League Baseball finally owns the rights to the website twins.com after years and years of (pretty funny) legal wrangling.

Andrew welcomed a new kitten into his family this weekend, but he has strict rules about talking about it. Plus, a Defector journalist tests a FOX News reporters claims that he ordered “$28 worth of Taco Bell.”

Luke pays tribute to Milwaukee’s Mike Schank, who was featured in one of Luke’s favorite documentaries and sadly passed away this week. Plus, Andrew explains why he never made it in the big leagues and why he doesn’t really like sports movies. 

Luke and Andrew spend some time comparing their church-going experiences as kids. Plus we have an update on the cheating fisherman scandal!

Andrew’s personal shopper, Genevieve Haas, jumps on the show to clear a few things up about a recent family purchase. Plus, a listener in Denver makes a STRONG case for his favorite NBA mascot, Rocky. 

Luke and Andrew are still recovering from one of the wildest days in their sports-lovin’ lives. They also investigate a potential scandal tainting Fat Bear Week, and they look at the high flying salaries of sports mascots. 

Luke and Andrew visit the ol’ TBTL P.O. Box to see what awaits inside! Plus, the coyotes in Andrew’s neighborhood are creating a division  between neighbors.

Andrew is way, way, way too geared up for today’s Mariners playoff game and had stress dreams about where to watch it. Meanwhile, players in a big chess championship now have to have their butts scanned because of a cheating scandal.

Luke and Andrew discuss midwestern humorists much more than they expected to today. Plus, it’s looking more and more likely that Elon Musk will, indeed, buy Twitter, and Luke is emotionally preparing for that.

Andrew has some strong opinions on grocery stores, Ziploc bags, and Tapatio vs Cholula sauce. Luke has some strong opinions about Bobby Wagner tackling a protester during a football game. And listener Laura has a hilarious story about an imposter syndrome workshop. 

The most interesting sports story of the weekend took place at a Walleye fishing competition in Ohio. Plus, Andrew’s neighborhood has a new visitor that some folks are concerned about. 

Andrew adopted a new kitten this weekend, and Luke is already working on a screenplay about it. Plus, a Seattle Seahawk had a very public display of bathroom urgency on Sunday, and a listener goes above and beyond to spread the word about TBTL…to little avail.

The Mariners are one game away from clinching a place in the postseason for the first time in 21 years, and Luke and Andrew have a LOT to say about it!

Luke and Andrew stumble on a new list of the “Top 100 TV Shows Of All Time” and turn it into a game. Plus, a new book promises to reveal the messy details of Anthony Bordain’s life. But should it?

Luke and Andrew say goodbye to Coolio, who died much, much too young this week, and remember the time he made amends with “Weird Al” Yankovic. They also react to the news that GIFs, apparently, are now “cringe.”

NASA did something awesome, a chess player is accused of using a sex toy to cheat, and Andrew admits to some embarrassing behavior during the rock shows he recently attended. 

Luke and Andrew finally have a serious talk about which apple varieties they prefer. They also dig into an article that bemoans the apparent lack of “hit” podcasts.

Mysterious (and gross) noises on some American Airlines flights have airline employees (and Luke and Andrew) absolutely baffled. Plus, Andrew is shocked to hear about an altercation from Luke’s past.

Luke and Andrew dissect a news anchor’s decision to go rogue on live TV in support of a former colleague. Plus, Andrew found the perfect road trip music on his drive yesterday, but he’s worried what it might say about his relationship.

Luke has discovered a new video game that he almost played last night, and Andrew has some bad ideas for bumper stickers in Bend, Oregon. Also, scientists have calculated how many ants live on the earth and it is a LOT.

Andrew joins the show from Bend, Oregon, where he found something very special on the sidewalk this morning. Meanwhile, Luke had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day yesterday, but Andrew’s ready to turn it into a film script. 

Luke and Andrew discuss the amazing story of a man who walked into a Florida swamp this summer and ended up in an absolutely nightmarish scenario involving an alligator. 

Andrew finds himself on an email list that he’s not supposed to be a part of and is fascinated by the content. Meanwhile, Luke is more interested in TBTL newsletter content than the neverending coverage of the Queen’s funeral. And a listener calls in with her fascinating story of finding a bag of money.

Luke continues to embed himself into the Tennessee culture, for better and for worse. Plus, apparently a lot of people got “heightening” surgery during the pandemic and never told anyone?

Luke’s making friends with some donkeys in Tennessee, but he’s got an (unrelated) ethical dilemma involving an expensive shirt. He and Andrew also discuss the Patagonia family giving away their entire company for the good of the planet.

Luke joins the show from Tennessee after witnessing some true Skyjinx™ during his travels. Plus, Past-Andrew did Future-Andrew a huge favor last night.

Luke and Andrew celebrate the Seahawks’ surprising win over Russell Wilson and the Broncos, but first they have some things to hash out regarding their sports-related text chain. 

Andrew discovered something yesterday that some folks might already know about: Bicycles. Plus, a grocery store has decided to retire its “scan and go” concept because customers were “going” without “scanning.”

Will Seahawks fans boo Russell Wilson when he returns to Seattle tonight? Luke has some theories. He and Andrew also have a lot of thoughts about microphones and microphone placement. Like, a LOT!

Luke and Andrew discuss the death of Queen Elizabeth the only way they know how: By getting every fact about the monarchy and British history wrong. Plus, if you see a splooting squirrel, just leave it alone!

Luke and Andrew discuss Jerry Seinfeld’s fashion shoot, the “Nirvana Baby’s” lawsuit, and their ongoing attempts to avoid crying in public places. Plus, Andrew finally speaks out on a viral video that everyone sent him last week.

Luke has an entire work crew at his house today, pouring a new concrete floor, and he’s trying to dress the part. He and Andrew also bracing themselves for the new football season that begins this week. Oh, and Luke has some questions about the huge bug bite rash on his leg, and Dr. Andrew has some answers.

Two veteran baseball broadcasters spent a great deal of time discussing Wordle during a recent ballgame, and Luke and Andrew absolutely love it. 

Luke and Andrew open up the ol’ (well, actually newish) TBTL P.O.box to find out what the Tens of Listeners have sent in.

Luke reports on two incidents of amazing customer service from the same NW tire chain. Plus, people in Canada can’t seem to stop accidentally eating bugs on television.  Photo by mbtrama on Flickr via Creative Commons license

Luke thinks it's odd that so many people are celebrating the end of Leonardo DiCaprio’s relationship. Meanwhile, Andrew still can’t tell the difference between Leo and Matt Damon for some reason? Plus, France is using robots to nab people with off-the-books pools in their backyards.

Luke is ready to make some real changes in his life, and Andrew thinks he should start with a Battery Daddy. Plus, a crypto company accidentally sent a woman a million bucks, and now they want it back.

There’s a lot of news coming out of Detroit these days, including the re-opening of a slide that is bruising the heck out of people. HBO’s Hard Knocks is documenting the Detroit Lions’ preseason, leaving Luke and Andrew to try to figure out what the heck their coach is trying to say as he pumps-up his team.

Luke spent the past two weeks building scissor trusses, digging concrete trenches and inventing something he’s calling “Cat Camping.” Meanwhile, Andrew has a visitor staying with him for a couple of weeks, and that visitor keeps crawling up his legs while he tries to record TBTL. 

Luke and Andrew reminisce over their experiences with murder mystery parties, escape rooms, and the game of Clue. Plus, listener Susan tests Andrew’s knowledge of St. Paul, MN, as the 2022 TBTL Summer Games come to a close. 

Andrew recalls a time when a trip to a downtown diner changed the course of his life. Maybe. Plus, Bill in Toronto put together a quiz for Luke challenging his knowledge of Mad Magazine movie spoofs.

Andrew found a bunch of old Mariners baseball cards from the early ‘90s at a garage sale, and he asks Luke to give him the backstory on some of the players. Plus TBTL’s “Perfect Daddy” has a quiz for Luke to see how well he remembers former TBTL guests.

Andrew accidentally orders a pizza from a very unusual source, and now that he knows where it came from, he might be a changed man. He and Luke also test their knowledge of fast food menu items with a flavor-blasted quiz from listener Mike!

Luke is wielding a concrete saw this week, so look out! Plus, his garage renovation project leads Andrew to realize he has some structural issues of his own. And the TBTL Summer Games continue with a quiz that seriously challenges Andrew’s knowledge of Latin phrases. 

Luke and Andrew consider their own future now that podcasting’s *other* famous duo has broken up. They also find out how much Luke knows about America’s ballparks as the TBTL Summer Games continue!

Therapist and TBTL Friendo Kirk Honda returns to the show for Day 4 of the TBTL Summer Games, in which we finally find out if Luke is ready to “open the doors of perception and get his Lizard King on.”

Family therapist and TBTL Ten Dr. Kirk Honda joins the show to quiz Luke and Andrew and get a sense of their mental health. And Luke reminisces about the time he stormed out of couples therapy to prove a point. (Unfortunately, it was the wrong point.) 

Andrew stumbles on a historic artifact that finally answers the question, “Do computers like gum?” Meanwhile, Luke has “a lot to say about Barry Corbin.” Then the 2022 TBTL Summer Games continue with a handcrafted quiz challenging Luke and Andrew’s spelling skills.

The TBTL Summer Games begin with a Summer Sound Quiz from Reverend Chris! Can Luke and Andrew identify a popular, trademarked brand using only their ears? There’s only one way to find out! (It’s by listening to this episode. That’s the only way.)

Luke drops by the studios of Walsh, Walsh, and Doormat for a rare in-person installment of What’s In The Box, where he and Andrew open letters and packages sent to the TBTL PO Box.

Luke had his first run-in with Stinking Willy yesterday, and he learned a few lessons. Meanwhile, Andrew picks a fight with the internet’s favorite child. And Luke has a correction to make…but not an apology!

Luke and Andrew debate the advantages and disadvantages of duvets versus bedspreads, then they move on to discuss yesterday’s historic Mariner’s game. Plus, a listener’s adventures at Lowe’s teaches us all a valuable lesson. It’s just unclear what that lesson is.

Luke goes full Rear Window as he watches dog poop drama unfold in the neighborhood outside his window. Plus, a cringy TikTok video/SNL audition tape draws the ire of the internet, which confuses Andrew, since everything is cringy to him. 

Tens of Listeners step-up to help Luke and Andrew remember some details of TBTL’s past. Plus, a French scientist sent out a funny tweet and now he’s forced to pretend he did it for some educational purpose.

You’ve got questions, we have…answers? Sort of? Luke and Andrew go through letters from listeners who want to know the origins of jokes, audio drops, and other references regularly heard on TBTL

Andrew has been eating a lot of bologna lately, and no matter how hard he tries to avoid the topic, Luke insists on hearing the details. Luke also recalls the day he broke out of his own bedroom and got his socks all wet.

Luke reveals more details about his childhood dresser, which contained illicit football stickers and the rough-hewn lyrics of an ‘80’s banger. He and Andrew also pay respects to Vin Scully and revel in the latest word salad from the Detroit Lions’ head coach.

Pickle flavoring is really having a moment, but pickle-loving Luke isn’t into it. He and Andrew also discuss the best and worst tools on a Swiss Army Knife.

TBTL Friendo and Fancy Hollywood Director Cat Solen hops on the show to explain why Muppets and puppets never break character on set. Plus, a big weekend project leaves Andrew more dim-witted than usual on a Monday. And Luke tries to figure out the difference between wingdings and webdings.

Luke immediately regrets his decision to sit in a massage chair in the middle of the Bismarck airport, although he did make a new friend while being publicly gyrated. Plus, a chain of chicken restaurants bought $100,000 worth of Mega Millions lottery tickets and intends to share the potential winnings with its employees.

Luke has a moral conundrum regarding his rental car in Bismarck, ND, and he reluctantly asks Andrew for advice. Plus, people in France are freaking out over a mustard shortage. And something peculiar has caught Luke’s eye in a video of Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the set of Sesame Street.

Luke joins the show from the Olive Garden District of Bismarck, ND, where he’s been unironically enjoying the bottomless breadsticks and salad. Plus, Andrew has a few things he needs to clear up about yesterday’s “What’s In The Box” segment. Meanwhile, the nation is in mourning over the death of the Choco Taco.

Luke joins the show from Bismarck, ND, where he’s learning the lay of the land. Meanwhile, Andrew made his first trip to the new TBTL PO Box and found it overflowing with correspondence from Tens of Listeners.

Andrew is upset that his submission to the New Yorker cartoon caption contest didn’t win after seeing the finalists. Speaking of the New Yorker, Luke is fascinated by a piece about the VW minibus, which was apparently somewhat inspired by something called “The Chicken Wars.”  Photo of VW minibus by OrangeChallenger, licensed under Creative Commons.

Luke does something really, really terrible during the show involving [trigger warning] coffee and mayonnaise. Plus, Dr. Oz’s social media team continues to get completely roasted by his opponent’s campaign. And Andrew tries to tackle the age-old question: What’s worse, listening to someone talk about their dreams or listening to someone talk about their fantasy baseball team? 

Luke has introduced spray bottles into his relationship with his cat, and it’s changed everything. Plus, a woman earned a job interview after responding to a rejection letter with a goofy meme.

Andrew is working to change the way he talks to his cat -- and all pets in general. Plus, a minor league baseball GM gets a prostate exam while singing “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”, although it’s not entirely clear why. And Luke and Andrew try to figure out why they are completely uninterested in the Game of Thrones sequel.

Luke has thoughts on the new, buzzy Nathan Fielder show, The Rehearsal. He and Andrew also come up with a new segment idea for TBTL.

Luke just got back from Austin, where he gathered with friends to pay tribute to the late, great Drew McFrizz. Meanwhile, Andrew was almost denied an opportunity to clean a big mess in peace. Plus, something very interesting happened at an Omaha airport over the weekend. 

The CEO of Costco has made it clear that the store will NOT be raising prices on its cheap hot dogs, even if it is a money-losing venture. This gives Andrew the opportunity to ask Luke a very important question about the way he consumes soda pop. 

Andrew learns something shocking about his own past. And an article in the New York Times helps Luke understand how he became a pathological liar (JUST KIDDING).

Luke runs into some problems in his quest to reprint an Andre The Giant photo, and it’s making Andrew feeling a little panicky. They also talk about the time Ray Kroc commandeered a stadium PA system to call his own ballplayers “stupid.” And Andrew accidentally entered a humor contest while on the toilet.

Luke returns to the bar that has his favorite, mysterious Andre The Giant photo hanging on the wall, and he asks the owner if he can borrow it. Plus, a stolen Olympic medal is discovered in an old McDonald’s bag. And Andrew is excited that TBTL finally has a P.O. Box!

Luke has finally found true happiness, and he has video to prove it. Plus, a listener sheds some important light on Luke’s recent adventures at The Home Depot. And a drunk newscaster gives it her all in Albany.

Luke joins the show from Port Townsend, where he’s falling in love with the small maritime village all over again. Meanwhile, Andrew (and his camera) got teased on the bus recently. And two Oregon cities are battling over a claim to “the world’s smallest park.”

Andrew does some old-fashioned, shoe-leather reporting at his local Subway shop to find out what’s really going on with the restaurant’s menu changes. He and Luke also offer a somewhat delayed review of No Country For Old Men. And they discuss the rise of “GentleMinions”, who are disrupting screenings of the new Minions movie. 

Andrew is very agitated about upcoming changes to the sandwich menu at Subway. Luke had a real scare with his cat, Bubbles, this morning. And a listener needs help navigating a small-ish issue with his neighbor.

Luke and Andrew began their 4th of July Weekend hoping to get a lawnmower and a dog, respectively. Today they report back on their adventures. 

Luke’s attempts to get his hands on a lawnmower continue throughout the show, as he receives many updates and mixed messages from hardware stores around the Pacific Northwest. Plus, the internet is desperately trying to find the woman who won almost all the cooking prizes at a Virginia-Kentucky district  fair.

Andrew’s dog-ological clock is ticking again, Luke runs into issues buying a new lawnmower, and the Marsupial Gurgle website is entering a new phase of life.

Bubbles the Cat got up to a lot of trouble in Luke’s studio yesterday, almost completely sabotaging today’s show. Plus, employees at Medieval Times want to unionize, Bed, Bath and Beyond stores may be cutting air conditioning to save money, and AirBNB says “no more parties!”

Andrew went to the dump yesterday, where he hoped to avoid getting “hollered at.” Results were mixed. Plus, Luke is in email hell. And a drunk man in Japan lost a thumb drive containing personal and banking information of a half a million people. Photo of Shoreline Transfer Station art by Martin Auad via Creative Commons license. The photo in the transfer station is called Terra Firma by photographer Steve McGehee.

Andrew’s War On Blackberries leads to an encounter with a new neighbor. Luke almost struck a deal with the world’s sketchiest electrician. And a listener shares an incredibly cringy story from the workplace.

Andrew went to war with blackberry bushes this weekend. Luke took his shirt off at a pool party. And a Mariners fan somehow managed to get pizza delivered to a bummed-out baseball player at Angel Stadium during a game. 

Luke and Andrew try to process the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. Plus, Andrew got fired from a job yesterday. (Sorry, it wasn’t TBTL.) 

After hearing from many listeners, Luke has a new theory as to why some characters pronounce the word “bear” like “bar.” Andrew disagrees. Plus, a sriracha shortage may be around the corner, and a photojournalist captures a breathtaking moment as a swimming coach makes an underwater rescue.

Luke taste-tests the new “Healthy Coke” alternative, which is essentially vinegar and water. Andrew does not. Plus, Luke met Russell Wilson last night and encouraged him to reprise his Mr. Unlimited character.

Luke and Andrew discuss foldable shovels, tents you can’t touch in the rain, and how time-lapse photography is getting Luke through his renovation projects. 

The universe tried to thwart Luke’s plans to enjoy an outdoor concert this weekend, but fun prevailed! Plus, Bubble The Cat gives Luke a scare, and a TBTL Ten teaches the boys something important about beach tar.

Andrew and Luke (with a little help from the New York Times) dig deep into the charming and fascinating story behind the “Jiggle Jiggle” rap that’s taken over TikTok and the world. 

Listeners go into deep sleuth mode to try to find the origins of Luke’s new favorite photo of Andre the Giant. Plus, competing op-eds in the Washington Post debate the pros-and-cons of digital QR code menus in restaurants. 

Luke and Andrew marvel over “Fake Klay Thompson'' getting access to the court at the NBA Finals because he kind of sort of looks a little like the real Klay Thompson. Plus, Luke stumbles on the coolest photograph he’s ever seen, and he needs help tracking it down. 

Sweden has rolled out some sexy-talking garbage cans and Andrew is not into it. Meanwhile, the Space Needle owners are suing a coffee company over a logo that subtly uses the shape of the Space Needle, leading Luke to wonder about the legal status of tossed salad and scrambled eggs. (They’re calling again.) 

A listener stumbles on a sketch that looks like Andrew…or does it? That’s the debate. Plus, Luke’s attempts to return a demolition tool go sideways at Home Depot.

Luke got a taste of the sweet new Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me digs last night. And Andrew has a new catch phrase. And scientists are checking their hypotenuses on water consumption for humans.

Luke’s seatmate on his trip to Chicago has him thinking about the world at large, and how he moves through it. Meanwhile, Andrew’s trying to figure out a dang meme and his dang Ticketmaster app, each to no avail.

Luke is considering a “dopamine reset”, while Andrew learns that he really got away with something on his recent trip to the King County dump. 

Luke and Andrew try to discuss their respective Britta water filters without sounding tooooo fancy. Plus, Luke destroyed part of his home with a mini-hammer yesterday…and he’s just getting started!

Luke ran a half-marathon that he wasn’t fully prepared for. It went both better and worse than he expected. Plus, Tens of listeners weigh-in on Septic Tank Talk, and Andrew has a new puttering project.

Luke picked up the phone to make a difficult phone call today, taking a major step in his own personal growth. Plus, the faceless company that owns the rights to Elvis Presley’s image and likeness is cracking down on Elvis-themed weddings in Vegas.

Luke has a very satisfying adventure with his new septic tank, and Andrew takes a trip to the Shoreline dump, where he was inevitably hollered at. Plus, Luke is puzzled by a couple of homemade bumper stickers, and his cat Bubbles has learned how to fly. 

Luke and Andrew are beguiled by a homemade bumper sticker created by one Walter Burbank. They also discuss the major league baseball player who has an almost comic ability to hit home runs at the exact wrong time.

Andrew’s drive home from Denver was less uneventful than he had hoped, but he learned a lesson or two along the way. And Luke here’s back from his AirBNB host after sending him a few gentle suggestions for future guests.

Luke and Andrew wrap-up their adventures in Denver with a final walk-through of their AirBNB and an accidental visit to the Adult Bookstore district. 

Luke and Andrew wrap-up this year’s TBTL-a-Thon as Andrew plots-out his trip back home and Luke plots to stay in Denver forever.

Day Four of the TBTL-a-Thon arrives and finds Andrew and Luke oversleeping and trying to trick Enterprise into giving Andrew a new rental car…which was QUITE the adventure.

Luke and Andrew try to offer the Tens of listeners a distraction from the gut-wrenching news of the day by examining Andrew’ snack choices on his road trip out to Denver this week. They also take calls from listeners who have wifi stories and some amazing kitten advice to share. 

Andrew celebrates two big technology wins as he and Luke stream the show live from Denver for Day 2 of the TBTL-a-Thon. Plus, Luke jogged past Russell Wilson’s new football home today and felt some feelings.

Live From Denver! Luke and Andrew kick off TBTL-A-THON 13 with a live-streamed broadcast from their temporary studio. They also try to figure out what drives Andrew’s car-rental decisions and if their AirBNB is owned by a Scientologist. Plus, phone calls! Fun!

TBTL Friendo Phyllis “Fletch” Fletcher stops by to talk about her newest journalistic endeavors and to help Luke and Andrew announce the new TBTL-a-Thon donor gifts! 

Now Luke’s having TBTL-a-Thon stress dreams, and he’s locked in Kafkaesque a battle with his internet provider. Meanwhile, Andrew shares some fond memories of winters on Lake Winnipesaukee.

A quick mention of Mike Tyson’s Punch Out becomes anything but quick once Luke discovers a special YouTube video related to the topic. Plus, Andrew is trying to take lessons from his stress dreams as the TBTL-a-Thon approaches. And a kid named Kai got to live his own dream when he was invited to drum with Pearl Jam. 

Luke and Andrew wonder which one of them would win if they arm wrestled each other, but they make no plans to do so. They also inexpertly discuss the design flaws of some of the Galactic Empire’s transport vehicles.

Luke joins the show from the storied Algonquin Hotel in New York City, where he’s doing his best “Dorothy Parker After A Long Jog” imitation. Meanwhile, Andrew’s anxiety about the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon is reaching new, albeit unjustified, heights.

Luke and Andrew discuss cats, kittens, Showtime at the Apollo, smokeless tobacco, Baz Luhrmann screeners, TBTL trivia night, cycling, lawnmowers, tractors, Tweety Bird t-shirts, and, of course, the Shroud of Turin.

A quick apology to Luke turns into a half-hour conversation about the viscosity of condiments. Plus, Andrew accidentally found himself embroiled in a home project last night involving something that looks like a little robot head.

Luke finally brought his new kitten home yesterday, and he’s deeply, madly in love…although it was tough to take her away from her first family. We get all the deets on that, plus, Jon Bon Jovi seems to be losing his voice, and people are concerned.

Apparently Canadian astronauts are no longer allowed to commit space murder. Plus, Luke’s getting his kitten tonight!

Luke tweeted a photo from the Seattle airport this weekend, and it got the attention of some city leaders. Will Luke be the change he wants to see in the world?

TBTL Friendo Brendan Francis Newnam hops on the show to talk about his new travel podcast, Not Lost, which includes a fateful trip to Vegas with one Luke Burbank. Plus, Andrew finally opens up about the first time he saw Jurassic Park.

Now that The Seattle Sounders are the best soccer team in North America, Luke and Andrew try to jump on the bandwagon. Meanwhile Andrew refuses to hear Luke’s compelling argument as to why he should install a Pickle Ball court at his new house.

Luke joins Andrew in his new studio for the first time to discuss his serendipitous morning and a chance meeting in the Greenlake neighborhood. Plus, new details are out about the woman who fell down a trail toilet during a hike recently. The details are dazzling.

Luke and Andrew deal with a verifiably Bad News Day for America by soaking up some radio sunshine from the Tens of Listeners. Luke joins the show from Stockton, California, which happens to be home to one of TBTL’s youngest fans. He and Andrew also hear from a youthful singing sensation on the TBTL voicemail line.

Luke suffered some DEEP embarrassment at the airport yesterday, but Andrew talks him through it. They also learn about one man’s efforts to recycle gently used bars of soap left behind in hotels.

Luke is obsessed with a new TikTok trend that is very difficult to describe, but that doesn’t stop him and Andrew from trying! Plus, Luke’s favorite magazine gets an exclusive interview with the man who was secretly recorded dipping his hot dog into his beer at a Yankees game.

Something incredible happened to Luke earlier this week, and he didn’t even plan on telling us about it. What the heck? He and Andrew also discuss the story of a woman who called 911 after falling down into an outhouse toilet. 

Johnny Depp said something in court yesterday that stopped Luke in his tracks. Plus, the truckers orchestrating a protest convoy found themselves in the worst situation they could possibly imagine. It involved gridlocked traffic, Berkeley students, and an endless supply of eggs.

We joke a lot about “hot takes” on TBTL, but Luke has two very legitimate hot takes today, one of which was inspired by a photo of Henry Winkler. Luke and Andrew also discuss whether it’s time to bring robot umpires into baseball, and Andrew becomes obsessed with tracking down a particularly bad Chevy Chase movie.

Luke and Andrew gear up for the Great Twitter Takeover by Elon Musk. They also compare notes on some home renovation projects, one of which led Andrew to almost have a freakout at Home Depot this weekend.

CNN’s new streaming service is already history, and Netflix is struggling with its own numbers. Luke and Andrew weigh-in on the landscape of modern media….and on Paul F. Tompkins’ Cameo videos, which are PERFECT. 

Stephen King (the author) offered the internet a unique fish recipe the other day, and boy oh boy, did it cause a stir. Plus, the Seattle Mariners have explained why they stopped playing Louie Louie during the 7th inning stretch, but their reasoning doesn’t satisfy Luke and Andrew.

Andrew’s latest home project leads to an online shopping mistake that is haunting him. Plus, Luke is starting to really come around on this Nicolas Cage guy!

Andrew is very worried about today’s Wordle puzzle based on what he’s seeing in his Wordle chat group. Meanwhile, Luke’s been digging the new HBO show Our Flag Means Death, AND he has an update on his new kitty, Bubbles, whom he’s currently in a long distance relationship with.

Luke and Andrew have some big plans for this year’s TBTL-a-Thon, and they’re excited to share them. Also, Luke has some personal news of his own he’d like to share. (Don’t worry, it’s good news!)

Luke is officially a “glasses guy” now. And Andrew, apparently, is a “shelf guy”? Also, Elon Musk’s attempted takeover of Twitter sends Luke and Andrew (and eventually Genevieve!) down a Cheers rabbit hole.

Andrew has developed a strong curiosity around Charleston Chews, and he might just act on it. Also, Luke is shocked to hear that a streaming platform with a household name has a smaller audience than TBTL.

Luke is considering doing something completely against his nature, and Andrew tries to guess what it is. They also look back at the life and career of Gilbert Gottfried, including his most important work on USA’s “Up All Night,” which many mainstream publications have overlooked.

Andrew tries to help Luke solve a mystery surrounding a little league baseball card from Luke’s youth. Plus, an enterprise reporter is upset that people are stealing his stories and turning them into podcast series. Is there anything he can do?

Luke had a little accident in his apartment this weekend, and now he may have a new scar to show off the next time he’s hunting sharks with a guy named Quint. He also has some thoughts about last night’s finale of Severance, but Andrew doesn’t want to hear them.

Andrew mowed his lawn for the first time yesterday and offers Luke a complete report. They also debate which of their childhood “flying novelty discs” was better. And they gear up for today’s big Seattle Mariners season opener!

Luke and Andrew are hoping to take advantage of today’s 70 degree weather before the snow comes this weekend. Because everything is fine and that’s how weather is supposed to work. Plus, we have a big update on the Patty Moriarty mystery that led Luke and Andrew to Larrimah, Australia a few years ago.

A listener helps Luke track down the audio of his very first radio show from the 1990s, leading to a true moment of inception on TBTL. Plus, the Washington Post has published an absolutely fascinating story of a carpet cleaner in DC who speaks 24 languages.

Luke discovers a TV show from 1976 that is blowing his mind. Andrew learns that he’s living with a Slender Man. And a listener’s in-laws turn on the TV to see that they’ve made the local news.

Luke and Andrew are worried about the friendship between Will Ferrell and Adam McKay….despite enjoying the project that caused the apparent rift. They also listen to the best/worst radio intro currently on Seattle’s airwaves. And Luke made a lasagna.

Former Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson has a new “NFT-powered hydration drink brand aimed at Gen Z consumers,” because of course he does. Plus, Luke might have offended the world's biggest fish painting fan. 

Luke and Andrew listen to the new official song of the Cleveland Guardians, the city’s recently-rebranded baseball team. They also discuss Washington’s new state sport, pickleball, and Andrew quizzes Luke on other state’s official sports.

Andrew set foot in Costco for the first time ever yesterday and has a full report. He and Luke also discuss their own awkward brand of email etiquette, and they listen to Paul Rudd prank Conan O’Brien once again, despite all odds. 

Luke is in Hawaii, but all hell is breaking loose at his apartment building back home. Meanwhile, Andrew’s chair is pranking him, and -- unrelatedly -- he’s just beginning to learn about The Costco Culture.

Andrew is disoriented in his brand new studio, while Luke joins the show from Waimea, Hawaii, where he can hear his neighbors through the wall. Nonetheless, they are here to talk about what happened at the Oscars ceremony last night.

Today is the final day Andrew will record TBTL from his Roosevelt District studio, and he marks the occasion the only way he knows how: By talking about antiquated technologies and the weird feeling you get when you watch a cable guy drill a hole directly though your house. He and Luke also discuss the story of a woman who took it upon herself to entertain a crowd waiting for a film to begin at a Burbank theater. 

Seattle is going to install “Driver Report Cards” at intersections to make waiting for pedestrians more fun or something. Luke and Andrew are a little confused about the details. Plus, Luke wants to adopt a cat named Thimble. Who wouldn’t?!

Luke got lost on a jog this morning and had to call for help. But he’s okay. Plus, a single mention of Boston Market quickly becomes an obsession for Andrew. And we hear from Tens of listeners who use the TBTL voicemail line to tell stories of garbage-related shenanigans and to seek help for breakfast-related conundrums.

Luke finds himself in a nightmare transportation situation in Los Angeles, until he remembers a very old school solution. Plus, Andrew goes down memory lane and relives one of the more embarrassing moments of his adult life.

Another day, another Wheel of Fortune head-scratcher. Luke and Andrew discuss the latest buffoonery from Pat Sajak and the gang. Plus, Andrew says goodbye to the Cleveland Browns after a very disappointing (and very angering) turn of events.

The internet has unearthed a McDonald’s character that time had almost left behind. Luke and Andrew look back at the life and legacy of Uncle O’Grimacey and debunk rumors of his connections to the I.R.A. Plus, a Papa John’s franchisee in the U.S. decides to keep his restaurants open in Russia, because it’s unfair to deny Russian citizens their share of subpar pizza.

Andrew confesses that the reason he always wanted to move to a city was so he could bounce rubber balls off of walls. Plus, Luke’s been digging the brand new Netflix docuseries, Bad Vegan. And a Dazzling Donor introduces a new mystery involving a TBTL audio drop. 

Luke and Andrew are convinced they’re getting trolled by Annie Lennox AND Wheel of Fortune at the same time. Plus, the debate over Daylight Saving Time is tearing this country apart but bringing Congress together.

Producers of the The Goldbergs are still trying to use Jeff Garlin’s likeness long after he left the TV show, but the results are upsetting. Luke and Andrew also discuss “frost quakes,” Superman’s mustache, and the way Sylvester Stallone pronounced “butter” in Rhinestone Cowboy.

After almost an entire month of retirement, Tom Brady says he’s ready to play football again! Andrew and Luke try to figure out why. Plus, some Wheel of Fortune fans are calling Pat Sajak a H_P_CRI_E. And a listener has launched an investigation into a frustrating garbage collection scandal that goes all the way to the top!

A guy in a Ron Jon shirt  totally tried to fight Luke at a carwash yesterday! Also, he and Andrew receive some shocking Shrek-related news about the new Batman movie. (Sorry, the new The Batman movie.)

Expert free-stuff-getter Genevieve swings by to help a listener who has an ethical dilemma involving some furniture she found in her neighborhood.

Tens of listeners help Luke and Andrew untangle their confusion over Greek and Latin number prefixes (not that they really needed any help, of course.) Luke also had to help his inconsolable mother process the news of Russell Wilson leaving Seattle yesterday. And Andrew receives some Very Big News during the show that may or may not be related to curbside garbage pickup.

Those number crunchers over at WordfinderX claim that more people are cheating at Wordle than ever before. Luke and Andrew discuss this, and then they try to figure out the Greek Alphabet in a segment that will haunt TBTL listeners for decades to come. (“Deca” means “ten!”)

Andrew thought he had the PERFECT content to bring to TBTL today, but his plans hit a very large practical snag. Plus, Luke has been enjoying the new Kanye documentary as well as a much heavier doc called The Other Side. And Luke and Andrew call a motivational voicemail line created by kids for kids.

It’s been almost a full week since the internet produced a video so cringy it made us want to burn the whole thing down. But luckily, our long wait is over thanks to the musical stylings (and NFT enthusiasm) of Mark Zuckerberg’s sister, Randi.

Things finally get good about 90 minutes into today’s podcast when Andrew plays archival tape of Paul Simon explaining how he wrote “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Plus, Pat Sajak is surprisingly funny on Twitter, where he’s also standing up for the contestants who embarrassed themselves on Wheel Of Fortune this week.

Luke and Andrew clench their way through the most frustrating 4 minutes in the history of Wheel of Fortune. Plus, a new Disney Star Wars resort is getting bad reviews, but it still seems like a good place to get tight on space booze.

Some pretty big things are happening in Andrew’s life, which of course Luke views as a victory for himself. Plus, some states are outlawing “Russian” vodka, although their efforts might be misguided.

Luke and Andrew once again turn their attention to the Seattle Times’ Rants and Raves column, where one contributor is putting the whole R&R system on trial. Plus, Luke talked to someone involved with the crime scene he witnessed from his window last week, and their story is jaw-dropping.

A major crime scene is unfolding outside Luke’s window, and he’s determined to find out what’s going on. Plus, what happens when your watch is a phone, but then it stops being a phone? And a thicc bear accused of making some trouble in Tahoe has been getting a bad rap.

Luke and Andrew receive an exciting invitation to a public radio partnership; Their only concern is creating something that is TOO good. Plus, a bizarre promotional video starring celebrities of yesteryear leads to some shocking revelations about Rednex, the Swedish(!) band behind Cotton Eye Joe.

A comedian is catching some flack for making fun of Ted Lasso fans on Twitter, and Matt Stafford (sort of?) apologizes for his response to a photographer’s nasty fall off of a stage right in front of him. And another young TBTL listener is using the voicemail line to workshop some jokes.

Andrew joins the show from his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he’s doing his best to keep his composure in the face of some (minor) technical issues. Meanwhile, back in Washington, sea lions are under attack in the “Rants and Raves” section of the Seattle Times. 

Luke and Andrew have every intention of tackling a special Presidents’ Day quiz, but things go off the rails when a listener sends them a clue to the latest TBTL mystery.

An exhaustive investigation into Norm’s bar tab on Cheers leads to an episode of TBTL that any podcast consultant would love: long, rambly, and with a LOT of questionable math. 

Luke finally reaches out to England to find out whether his new favorite dog has been adopted yet or what! Plus, Matthew Stafford watches a photographer fall off a tall stage and just walks away, raising some questions about how he regards the people around him. 

Luke and Andrew are loving the new Netflix show Murderville. Also, CBS has an ingeniously evil way of promoting its new procedurals. And there’s a reason Luke and Andrew are afraid of hotel telephones. (Open tape via @MaxAndIvan on Twitter.)

Luke is cooking up a possible TBTL adventure involving international travel and a canine namesake. Andrew is trying to solve a TBTL mystery involving a decades-old gubernatorial race in Tennessee. And that Nicole Kidman commercial showing in AMC theaters apparently has a cult following. 

Luke finds himself deeper in the Marvel Comics universe than he ever imagined, but he’s still more of an Archie Comics kind of guy. He and Andrew also review yesterday’s Super Bowl Halftime show and a commercial that was so good it was actually bad. 

Luke finds himself in a Twitter beef with one of public radio’s biggest stars. Plus, the largest asset seizure in US history also shined a spotlight on an unlikely (and ill advised) rap career.

Luke learns the one question he’s not allowed to ask Amy Poehler when he interviews her. And now he wants to ask it, of course. Plus, a weird glitch is forcing some Mazda owners in Seattle to listen to public radio.

Listeners help Luke and Andrew solve two TBTL mysteries and help them find a long lost audio drop. Also, Leslie Jones has been the best part of Olympic coverage so far, but her commentaries have been getting pulled from social media because NBC is dumb. 

Did you know that the Olympics are happening right now? It’s true! But nobody seems to be watching. Plus, some PNW Orcas are bringing back a fish fad from the 1980s, and Joe Rogan still has his Spotify podcast, to Luke’s surprise.

Luke digs through a mountain of emails from listeners trying to help him find his “Mystery Song.” And Andrew spent a full day at the movies, expanding his horizons. 

Luke is falling in love with the absolute weirdness of Montana Public Radio. Plus, Minnesota has some of the best snow plow names, but the schoolchildren of Vermont are offering some competition.

Luke may be trapped in a cabin in snowy Montana, and Andrew’s working on something that’s not funny enough to be stand-up material and not interesting enough to be a monolog. Plus the Washington Football Team announces a new name that is somehow less interesting than “The Washington Football Team.”

The kid who “wrote a book” and hid it in a library is getting more and more attention, and the volume now has a waiting list of several years. Andrew remains unimpressed. Meanwhile, Luke is still trying to figure out why a piano tune on TikTok sounds so familiar to him.

The New York Times bought Wordle, a hapless cruise ship scrubbed a satellite launch, and Luke wants to live like a Seattle tech bro. Plus, Tens of listeners help Luke try to identify a piano song he heard on TikTok. 

Luke stumbled on a clip of someone playing the piano recently, and he needs YOUR HELP identifying the tune. Plus, Spotify’s solution to the Joe Rogan misinformation problem is…lacking.

Andrew opens up and tells Luke about one of his weirder habits, though some things should probably remain private. They also discuss eggs (they’re legit kind of weird, right?), and Andrew sucks all the fun out of a cute story about a kid in a library.

Luke is obsessed with some cleaning-related videos he’s found on YouTube…but they aren’t cleaning what you think (I promise.) And it turns out HBO might actually be TV after all! 

Luke made a spontaneous gesture a few nights ago, and now he’s a bit worried about the repercussions. Speaking of repercussions, Luke also stole Paris Hilton’s NFT, and now he’s waiting to see what happens. Meanwhile, Andrew remains a very good boy. 

Luke finally filled-out his 2022 calendar this morning and he is FEELING GOOD. Plus, a woman found out she actually won millions of dollars when she checked her spam folder. (Aren’t we not supposed to click on those emails?) 

Andrew is auditioning new Tonight Pants, Luke learns The Truth about JNCO jeans, and the orange M&M guy is going to start tying his shoes already.

Luke and Andrew pay tribute to the late Louie Anderson and listen back to his greatest gambling story. Plus, the news anchor who showed little empathy when his colleague was hit by a car on live TV is trying to convince the world that he is a human with real feelings. Luke and Andrew travel back in TBTL history to find out if Luke displayed any empathy when Andrew was once injured on the job.

Luke and Andrew give Genevieve a call so she can describe the TERRIBLE movie trailer she saw this weekend (Sorry, Owen Wilson.) Plus, Luke is delighted by  a couple of pieces of audio he stumbled on recently, including sound of a reporter who got hit by a car live on TV. And Andrew comes up with a great new catch phrase…but then forgets it immediately :(

Luke has a big tattoo decision to make, and he’s only got 3 hours to figure it out. Plus, Andrew’s been watching some weird stuff with his new screen projector. And a listener has some powerful new intel on a theater promotional tool from 2003 that has loomed large in Andrew’s relationship.

Luke and Andrew have about 40 minutes worth of observations and questions about the “Comedy” section of Cameo. They also discuss the story of a couple vandals who ended up getting caught because they didn’t tip a bartender. 

Luke and Andrew embarrass themselves by trying to answer the Jeopardy! questions that the show’s current champion got wrong. They also finally find their niche in the vast world of podcasting.

Luke and Andrew discuss their aversions to sharing food, even if it’s a “bass drum full of popcorn.” Plus, listener Tim shares his amazing tale of high school truancy and his road to eventual redemption. 

Luke and Andrew hop on the Wordle craze that is taking the internet by storm. Plus, Andrew is getting plagued by spam phone calls and he doesn’t know what to do about it.

Luke is calling Day 3 of his at-home isolation “Home Alone 3”, a designation that Andrew has some issues with. They also discuss Steve Inskeep’s NPR interview with Donald Trump, and they pay tribute to Cambodia's “Hero Rat” who recently passed away.

TBTL Friendo Chris Hayes (also known for his work on MSNBC and the Why Is This Happening podcast) joins Luke and Andrew to geek out about the new Beatles documentary, Get Back. Plus, an anonymous listener finds a odoriferous way to get people to wear their masks properly.

Luke gets some bummer news on his latest COVID test, but he’s planning on making the most of his downtime this week. Plus, after Bob Saget passed away this weekend, it seems that everyone can agree on one thing: He really was a hell of a good guy. 

Luke and Camaro Kev join the show from Las Vegas, where they plan on visiting the hottest Taco Bell nightclub in the world (once Kevin gets his CPAP working.) 

Luke and Andrew overcome great technological adversity to produce today’s episode of TBTL, in which they eventually discuss Luke’s ill-advised homemade Neti pot and Andrew’s misguided attempts to turn his studio into an Andy Warhol-like party room. 

Luke and Andrew look to the future of their favorite football teams after very disappointing seasons by the Seahawks and Browns. Will either team start next year with their current quarterbacks? They hope so.

Luke and Andrew find themselves at opposite ends of a cultural divide in the ongoing “War On Oldies.” Plus, Luke learns about an ill-named mountain in Oregon that he thinks could, respectfully, use a rebranding.

Luke had to embark on an Ocean's Eleven-esque heist in order to get an audio recording into the proper hands yesterday. Plus, a concerned hockey fan may have saved a coach’s life after spotting a dangerous looking mole from afar.

Luke and Andrew kick-off the new year by opening up a bunch of holiday cards from the Tens of Listeners and taking a couple of phone calls from old friends. They also discuss Don’t Look Up, the movie everyone seemed to be talking about over the winter break.

Luke and Andrew end the year as they began it…by not getting to any of the topics they promised to cover. But they DO solve a couple of mysteries, including one involving some Burbank Family Drama going back decades.

Some songs go “lalala”. Some songs go “nanana.” And that, my friends, is the basis of today’s TBTL Winter Game!

Can Luke and Andrew tell if a quote came from the bible, Shakespeare, or Lord of the Rings? We’ll find out in today’s installment of the TBTL Winter Games!

TBTL’s most famous BriTEN, Paul, challenges Luke and Andrew with a quiz about English slang. They also discuss one of Luke’s biggest crushes in pop music.

Luke and Andrew debate the best (and worst) moments of vacations. They also spend a remarkable amount of time talking about sports posters from the 1980s. And they take an online quiz based on Owen Wilson’s famous catch phrase: “Wow.” 

Luke’s encounter in a Chicago pizza shop sends Andrew on a Winter Games quest that he did not expect. Then they test their ability to recognize Christmas songs played backwards via a quiz created by Listener Aryn.

We all know Luke loves his Wes Anderson films…but does he love them enough to pass listener Kelly’s trivia quiz? Plus, Andrew reminisces about the time he was “hollered at” for bringing a drink down to a pool in Hawaii.

TBTL Friendo Jami in Mississippi challenges Luke and Andrew (and their poor stomachs) with a homemade quiz based on her grandma’s friend’s 1970s-era cookbook. 

Day two of the TBTL Winter Games has Luke and Andrew taking a long, hard look at their relationship as they play a version of the Newlywed Game. (Also, Andrew talks about his toy cars a lot, which is super cool.) 

Let the TBTL Winter Games begin! Luke and Andrew kick-off two weeks of special episodes with a quiz from listener Mike, who wants to test their knowledge of Steven Seagal film titles. They also kick around some theories about heaven.

Luke and Andrew discuss the story of a huge tip at a restaurant in Arkansas that ends up causing much more trouble than it was worth. They also relive the glory days of comedian Kat Williams causing havoc up and down the West Coast.

Luke had a scare at the airport yesterday, while Andrew was having the time of his life in Seattle. Also, Andrew maaaayyy have accidentally bought his girlfriend drug paraphernalia for Christmas?

Luke survived his icy water plunge this morning…at least long enough to tell us what happened. Plus, Jen “Flash” Andrews swings by the studio to talk about her adventures in foster parenting and why reboots like Sex AND The City are irresistible…but also probably a bad idea.

Luke is one day away from his arctic swim in the San Francisco Bay, and he is petrified. Plus, can Peloton sue Sex AND The City over the use of their product in the TV show? Andrew is skeptical of the whole thing.

Luke saw some amazing art in Chicago this weekend….and he also saw some very not amazing art. Plus, a New Yorker profile of Succession actor Jeremy Strong has his colleagues jumping to his defense.

Andrew almost cried when he went to get a booster shot yesterday, but not for the reason you think. Plus, authorities are cracking down on cosmetic enhancements at the world’s foremost camel beauty pageant.

Andrew is excited to get his booster shot today, but isn’t sure if he should believe the warnings that it will knock him out tomorrow. Plus, Luke is in Chicago, at the scene of a very favorite TBTL moment in history.

Luke, Andrew, and Genevieve join forces once again for another TBTL + After These Messages Power Podcast. They delight in some new commercials from JB Smoove and try to sort out a baffling pitch from their beloved Kristen Bell.

Luke and Andrew learn (with the help of the Washington Post) just how much havoc the Amazon Echo is wreaking for people named Alexa. Plus, Luke has some hot takes on the employer who laid off 900 workers after getting a huge influx of cash. 

Luke and Andrew finally get to enjoy a fun Seahawks win, and they’re now confident Seattle won’t lose any more games this season because just shut up and let them have this.

It’s time for a rare TBTL After Dark! Luke swings by Andrew’s studio after a very long day to discuss an experience that may have changed who he fundamentally is as a person. Or not. Then Genevieve pops-in to help taste-test some Joe-Joe’s cookies and various kinds of milk.

Today’s real episode of TBTL will be recorded and published later tonight. In the meantime, Andrew checks-in to explain what’s going on and to share some emails and vmails from the Tens!

Luke and Andrew make plans to open up their own coffee shop…with a twist. Plus, listeners (many of them!) explain why it’s better to back a pickup truck into a parking space instead of driving straight in, making Andrew rethink his own parking practices.  (Today’s intro tape via friday.beers.tv on TikTok.)

Luke and Andrew discuss The Flaming Lips while listening to Bush, because no one else will. They also discuss JAGs, LAX, Rob Gonkrowski’s acting career, Spotify’s year-end wraps, and their own bravery as podcast hosts.

Luke needs Andrew’s advice on how to deal with two neighbor-related dilemmas, and Andrew’s the exact wrong guy to ask. Plus, TBTL’s #1 Brit-TEN weighs in on the story about a group of travelers who got stuck in a pub for three days with an Oasis cover band.

Luke and Andrew bemoan a couple of highly predictable and highly avoidable losses by their favorite football teams :( 

Luke goes to very great lengths to watch the new Kenny G. documentary...and it’s worth it. Plus, listeners weigh-in on Luke’s family vaccine dilemma and the security camera outside his apartment door. 

Luke receives a text message during the show that places him smack-dab in a modern moral dilemma. Meanwhile, basketball star Giannis Antetenkupo loves Oreo cookies, but he JUST learned the proper way to eat them. 

Luke realizes he is being surveilled in a way that seems innocent enough, but is pretty upsetting in reality. Plus, Andrew decides to scratch off 3 lotto tickets that he found in his desk drawer. Will he be a thousandaire by the end of the show?! Tune in to find out.

On this special Thanksgiving episode of TBTL, Luke defends lumpy mashed potatoes and celebrates stuffing balls, while Andrew tries desperately to pass a holiday-related pop quiz. 

Andrew and Luke get ready for Thanksgiving by remembering the smell of their grandma’s cupboards and taking a COVID test, respectively. They also learn a fascinating detail about Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure as they say farewell to the man who played Crazy Larry. 

Luke and Andrew discuss their Thanksgiving plans while they also ponder the difference between pizza and cheesy bread with marinara sauce. Plus, an armored truck accidentally spilled money all over the freeway in San Diego, and now police say all the people who grabbed dollar bills have to give them back.

Luke and Andrew try to make sense of the bewildering 3-7 Seahawks after another painful loss. They also discuss the state of Baker Mayfield, who looked terrible yesterday in an ugly Browns win over Detroit.

Andrew is preparing for his first phase of Jury Duty later today, Luke is making plans to crash Andrew’s upcoming Hawaiian Vacation, and an Australian journalist finds himself in hot water for not listening to Adele’s latest release.

The original Philly Phanatic is back, and the Phill-In Phanatic isn’t too pleased about it. Plus, Luke and Andrew receive a very moving message from a listener who’s found an incredible use for the TBTL Sound Machine.

Andrew has a VERY EXCITING update about the new TBTL SpaceHey community. Meanwhile, Luke is bracing himself for an upcoming movie about a radio journalist, which he knows is going to make him sob.

A new report suggests that people should stop sucking-in their guts, because it’s not good for your health. This is really hitting Luke where it hurts. Plus, Andrew’s been chopping it up with listeners on the new MySpace site, and he’s lovin’ it.

MySpace is back, baby! Sort of! And Andrew is looking for friends. Plus, an interview with a 105 year old woman who just broke a record gets real honest real fast. 

Luke and Andrew remember their friend and TBTL Legend Mike Frizzell, with some help from Jen “Flash” Andrews and Bill Radke, who knew him well.  Click here to donate to help Mike’s family or to bid on some classic TBTL merch to support the cause. 

Luke goes knocking on doors in his new apartment building on a quest to find a spice. But are his new neighbors ready to meet him like this? He and Andrew also celebrate the 51st anniversary of Oregon’s famous whale explosion...and they find out it wasn’t the only one. 

Luke and Andrew explore their differing personality types through a conversation about ranch dressing. They also discuss a couple of head-scratchy art projects that popped-up in the news this week, including the apparent destruction of an original Banksy work. 

Luke has a terrifying encounter just outside Pleasanton, California, which doesn’t sound like a place where you should have a terrifying encounter. Oh, and Paul Rudd is the Sexiest Man Alive according to People Magazine and Stephen Colbert.

Luke and Andrew are saddened by the death of actor Dean Stockwell, who apparently tried to leave show business behind more than once. They also hear about a man who says he paid off his student loans by eating exclusively at Six Flags for 7 years.

David From The Basement joins Luke and Andrew to discuss yesterday’s big Cleveland Browns win and what to expect when Russell Wilson returns to face Aaron “I’m Immunized” Rodgers next week.

Andrew is confused by a mask he saw someone wearing in public this weekend, and he wants to get to the bottom of it. Plus, Luke’s home renovation project is stirring up some complicated emotions.

Luke swings by Andrew’s studio, where they throw open the phone lines and hear from listeners, including one caller who used frontier justice to teach an unruly kid a lesson in a movie theater. Plus, Andrew ordered some soup at a diner yesterday! And it was okay!

Listeners help Luke and Andrew with some details about Emoji vs Emoticons. Plus, Merriam-Webster’s embrace of the word “Fluffernutter” inspires a very important conversation about peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches.

A campaign to create a donkey emoji prompts Luke and Andrew to reminisce about their very earliest internet experiences. Plus, a journey through Luke’s new neighborhood puts him on the scene of a live TV news report.

Luke is settling into his new apartment, but also maybe slightly electrocuting himself in the process. Plus, a controversial “mega dorm” project replaces windows with virtual windows, while Mark Zuckerberg promises to make everything virtual, eventually. Oh, hi, Mark!

Luke and Andrew are happy that the Seahawks absolutely dominated a game that they were supposed to dominate, but Andrew is still VERY sour about yesterday’s Browns loss and a Fantasy Football bad beat that he can’t fully believe.

Luke learned some important lessons while moving apartments this weekend, the main one being “never move apartments.” Plus, a very young listener offers a new inspirational theme song for TBTL and the Tens of Listeners.

Luke will be spending his Halloween weekend moving apartments, and he’s already wondering if he made a Terrible Mistake. Plus, Andrew recaps the top three horror films of all time with ten words or less. And PETA wants us to start referring to baseball bullpens as “Arm Barns.”

Luke has now seen the new Wes Anderson film, which puts he and Andrew on the cutting edge of pop culture criticism. Plus, BJ Novak uses Instagram to reveal why his face is used on weird products around the world.

Forget “Bones or No Bones”, Luke and Andrew realize they’re playing a game called “Brains or No Brains” every time they turn on their mics. And today they have No Brains. They also get around to discussing the fascinating “Bad Art Friend” story that riled everyone up recently.

Luke and Andrew find their beloved Seahawks at 2-5 with another painful loss last night. They also try to remember way back to last Thursday’s Browns win over Denver.

Andrew receives a gift from a listener in an unusual way. Luke regrets buying chowder coffee at the airport. And listener Harper calls back to give some context to her recent misdemeanor.

Luke and his friends ended up accidentally hacking the mainframe this weekend, raising a moral conundrum. Plus, it turns out we’re all just waiting to find out if we’re going to have a Bones Day or a No Bones Day.

Luke has an absolute NIGHTMARE of a morning in New York City with a story that has Andrew’s blood running cold. Plus, a plan to save a bunch of dogs using drones goes sideways when “The A-Team” shows up. (Today’s intro tape via Chris Fleming)

Luke is in New York City, where he is recruiting new TBTL listeners one at a time. Plus, some research shows that ambulance sirens may cause more harm than good.