TBTL is a daily show hosted by two longtime friends goofing their way through the world the best they can. Join Luke Burbank and Andrew Walsh as they cover the most important topics of the day, from 25 year-old film reviews to whether or not Andrew’s neighbors are secretly using his garbage bins.
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The TBTL - Too Beautiful to Live podcast is like meeting up with your best friends. Luke Burbank and Andrew Walsh deliver daily episodes filled with their hot takes, quick wit, and relatable mundane minutiae. Whether you're on a morning walk, driving, shopping, or puttering around the house, this podcast is a perfect companion. It started out of curiosity for many listeners but quickly became a daily habit due to its engaging and entertaining content.
One of the best aspects of TBTL is the sense of camaraderie it creates. Listening to Luke and Andrew feels like catching up with old friends, sharing thoughts, and constantly laughing together. The hosts have created a quirky and delightful world over the last decade plus, leaving listeners with a good fuzzy feeling that can melt away a bad day. The podcast's variety and unpredictability keep things interesting as they discuss current events that aren't overly stressful.
While TBTL has many positive aspects, there are also some potential drawbacks. Some long-time listeners may bemoan the departure of past hosts, which can be tiring to hear for newer listeners who are enjoying the current dynamic between Luke and Andrew. Additionally, the humor can occasionally miss its mark with jokes that don't land for everyone. However, these minor flaws don't detract from the overall charm of the show.
In conclusion, TBTL is an enjoyable podcast that offers a daily escape from reality. Luke Burbank and Andrew Walsh bring intelligence, humor, and relatability to their conversations. The drops and music add an extra layer of entertainment value. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the show, TBTL is worth checking out for its unique blend of witty banter and light reporting on various topics. It's like having two witty friends by your side during your daily routine.
TBTL Business Boy Jon Sklaroff hops on the show to launch THE GREAT TBTL BILLBOARD HUNT! Can you guess where we're putting up our billboard? Jon kicks-off the adventure by offering the first clue.
Luke had a mini-showdown on a recent TV shoot that almost required him to wear a camera on his head. Plus, he's all fired-up about a recent obit that seems disingenuous. And Andrew got a new phone, so he's in a weird place right now.
Luke has a new nemesis in the air travel game. And she's a two year old. He and Andrew also remember George Wendt, who passed away this week.
Andrew went to see Friendship yesterday, so he and Luke are able to give a proper (spoiler-free!) review. Luke also reviews a restaurant called Texas Roadhouse after spending 8 minutes there. And Andrew needs help picking a new phone.
Luke saw the new Tim Robinson / Paul Rudd movie “Friendship” this weekend, and it was a whole happening! He and Andrew also reminisce about the time Luke pretended to broadcast an inning of a baseball game, and why Andrew would never even attempt such a feat.
Andrew reports back to duty after yesterday's colonoscopy. And Luke finds a new Seahawks promo personally triggering (and also pretty cool.)
An innocuous conversation about lawn care becomes a serious exploration of the human condition. Luke also tried a new beverage that blew his dang mind in New York City last week. It's called “Iced Coffee.”
Luke managed to fly out of the most notorious airport in the country right now and is very happy to finally be back home. Andrew is now about 24 hours away from his colonoscopy, and he's anxiously moving on to the most arduous phase of the prep.
Luke and Andrew discover that they both have the same recurring dream. Plus, Luke finds himself in the tiniest hotel room in NYC. And Andrew becomes obsessed with tracking down a bad hotel he stayed at years ago.
Luke attended a Vegas-wedding-style vow renewal this weekend, complete with Elvis impersonator. And Andrew started his special pre-colonoscopy diet the only way he knows how -- by smashing his coffee pot into a million pieces.
Luke overheard something in a hotel bar the other day that has him and Andrew both riled up. Plus, Andrew is starting to get very nervous as he receives more and more instructions leading up to his colonoscopy.
Luke “The Birthday Boy” Burbank just learned about the free soda situation in his hotel lounge, and life may never be the same again. He also had a very confusing soda-based interaction with a take-out restaurant.
A new Miller Lite commercial leads to the discovery of Luke's not-too-shabby Christopher Walken imitation. Plus, Andrew places a phone call to solve a radio-related mystery. And a listener's mom teaches her the proper way to make a prank phone call.
Luke miiiiiight have thrown away his driver's license at a gas station in Central Washington this week. So that's not good. He and Andrew also take a very bizarre stroll down memory lane to revisit some of the many, many ads they recorded while they were with their old podcast network.
Pigeon's are going missing from New York's parks, and one woman (dressed as a bird) aims to crack the case wide open. We also get the most poetic update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers yet. And Andrew opens up about the time he disguised himself as an Orioles fan to commit a garbage crime.
Andrew recalls a time his boss' boss made him very nervous. He and Luke also get a surprising update about the Kool-Aid / Flavor-Aid mixup in The Studio. And Andrew's garbage collector seemed to appreciate the gift card left for him…we think.
Andrew is anxiously awaiting today's trash pickup after leaving a gift card for the garbage collector taped to his bin. Luke has an update on his wind-up watch, and Andrew has an update on the TBTL archives!
Luke and Andrew discover a new Taco Bell commercial that is clearly based on an old SNL sketch that is a big part of TBTL lore. Plus, the coach whose son pranked Shedeur Sanders faces a HUGE fine. And a listener sharp-shoots The Mustard Man's favorite tall tale.
Luke is very excited about the most recent episode of John Mulaney's Netflix show. Andrew is inspired by Scott Pelley's brave stance on 60 Minutes. And they address the plumber-in-the-room when it comes to baseball analogies.
Andrew has some ear-witness reporting regarding the Mariners' use of Louie Louie at ball games. He and Luke also discuss Bill Belichick's bizarre CBS interview and a prank phone call to a high-profile football player. And they get a riveting update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers season!
Andrew received a note from his garbage collector yesterday. Now he needs to figure out the proper response.
Luke is happy to learn that the Mariners brought “Louie Louie” back to the ballpark, but all is not quite what it seems. He also wants to tell Andrew about a sign he saw in a hotel, but they just keep talking about new TV shows instead.
Luke had an absolutely bizarre Lyft ride yesterday that involved a video of the driver singing a Jim Croce song with his son. Luke and Andrew also discuss the viral video of two identical twins who gave a simultaneous interview to a local TV station.
Luke is in L.A., where he's trying to take the world's most high-tech covid test. Andrew is feeling more mentally fit after cleaning the hell out of something. And a listener shares some good advice regarding class action lawsuits.
Luke and Andrew open up the phone lines and offer listeners a chance to buy, sell and give away their stuff! Watch the show on YouTube here!
Luke and Andrew learn that Mr. Ed (the talking horse) once played baseball against the L.A. Dodgers. They review the tape. They also realize they came very close to accidentally live-streaming their private conversations on YouTube.
Luke and Andrew cancel all their plans to discuss a long-lost Zach Galifinakis movie and last night's episode of “Everybody's Live With John Mullaney.”
Luke saw some very strange things at the airport late last night. He and Andrew also discuss the terrible SNL sketch that is also catching heat for being hurtful. And we get an update on the TBTL Jr. Slugger's latest little league game.
A viewing of an old 80s movie has Andrew and Luke wondering when John Malkovich became a Serious Actor. And Luke is still embarrassed about a “four grape breakfast” situation that unfolded in his hotel this morning.
Luke met three members of Metallica today, and he's meeting the fourth one tomorrow. They're good guys.
Luke finally watched the White Lotus finale and has thoughts. Andrew regrets deleting his Bluesky post about the B-52s. And we all learn a valuable lesson about the Blue Angels of yesteryear.
Andrew finally opens up about his relationship with Guitar Center. Luke is $4.98 richer after finding himself on the winning side of a class-action suit. And young people are going nutso over a specific line in the new Minecraft movie.
Andrew is mulling over a recent interaction he had with a sales person and he's not liking what he's mulling. Plus, an American YouTuber was arrested for visiting a remote Indian island and leaving a can of soda behind. And another rant in the Seattle Times has left Luke confused.
Luke and Andrew each have questions about today's “Rants and Raves” column in the Seattle Times…including whether or not Luke was the target of a rant. They also receive an important Public Service Announcement from television's Chris Hayes.
Luke went back to the eye doctor on Friday, and whooooo-boy. He has an update. Plus, Andrew has been thinking a lot about original sin and text message etiquette (unrelated.) And Coach Ben sends in a recap of the TBTL Junior Sluggers' first game!
Luke and Andrew break down the sublime and the not-so-sublime moments of John Mullaney's latest live broadcast. Plus, Luke found the misleading CPAP commercial he was looking for, and it's even more confusing and bizarre than he originally thought. And Andrew challenges Luke with a riddle for the ages (“the ages” being the early 2000s.)
Luke and Andrew call Coach Ben for a preview of the upcoming TBTL Junior Sluggers little league season.
Luke and Andrew turn to each other for help understanding some local TV commercials. They also discuss vampires and immortality, Cory Booker's record-breaking speech, and Taffy Brodesser Ackner's profile of Val Kilmer, who passed away yesterday.
Today's full episode of TBTL isn't showing up on Apple Podcasts, so Luke and Andrew fire up the old podcasting machine again to see if they can do anything about it.
Luke and Andrew discuss the single-shot feats of Netflix's Adolescence, the best/worst new commercial for a local casino, the troubling legacy of a famous sign along I-5, and NPR's reporting on the “slow internet movement.”
Luke regales Andrew with many stories from his trip to the mustard museum this weekend.
An anonymous listener shares a hair-raising story about getting scammed by the same “Sheriff's Department” call that Andrew recently received. Luke and Andrew also discuss their viewing experience during baseball's opening day. And the prime minister of Australia is getting surprisingly involved in the story of a mascot that pushed a child.
Luke and Andrew are gearing up for baseball's opening day by trying to figure out how the heck to watch the games. They also dive deeper into Kyle Mooney's new record, which is probably a joke but maybe not?
Luke is grumpy after a rough day of travelling around the Tri-City area, but Andrew found the perfect thing to cheer him up on an old VHS tape. Luke also has more dazzling details than you can imagine on the history of Pez dispensers!
Andrew received an alarming phone call last week and is still processing it. Luke is in New York, where he's rearranging his hotel room and looking for fancy extension cords for his fancy travel bags.
Luke and Andrew aren't yet ready to talk about Pez dispensers or Kyle Mooney's new project, but they are ready to talk about what they might talk about when they are ready to talk about those topics. They also discuss the Mariner's new app, which may make watching games easier or more difficult, depending on what you read.
Luke helps prep Andrew for his upcoming appearance on a public radio talk show. They also check back in with the TBTL Community Calendar to find out what activities the Tens are planning.
Luke and Andrew break down last night's edition of the new John Mallaney live talk show. They have a LOT of thoughts!
Luke learned a valuable lesson while putting together his new e-bike. Andrew has some questions about Lil Uzi Vert. And a listener and her baby weigh-in on grocery store security.
Andrew had his first real run-in with A.I. yesterday, and he's still reeling from it. Luke's interview with the Duplass brothers went well…until the very end. And we open up the TBTL voicemail line to share a heck ton of listener messages!
Luke is headed out to interview the Duplass brothers this afternoon, and he's a little nervous about it. Meanwhile, Andrew is upset that opening day is still so far away.
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