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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.



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    #4543 Steamboat Dinosaur

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 83:21


    Andrew had a dream involving a public toilet. A very public toilet. Plus, Luke is learning about the birds and the bees -- specifically, the humming birds and the yellow jackets that are harassing them in his back yard. And they take some time to revisit the 1990s show Dinosaurs.

    #4542 Rates With Kate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 70:28


    A book written by a TBTL Ten just ended up on Barack Obama's summer reading list, and Luke and Andrew are doing their best to draft off that fame. Andrew also offers a dramatic reading of Clan of the Cave Bear, which was oddly *not* on Obama's reading list.  

    #4541 There Will Be Blood Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 95:29


    Luke and Andrew discuss their blood pressure levels in an attempt to court younger listeners. Plus, Luke had a magical moment in his garden, Burning Man gets burnt, and Listener Joey heeds the call for a new TBTL country western song. 

    #4540 The Second-Greatest Story Ever Told

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 88:10


    Luke's mom, Susie B., joins the show to share her thoughts on the Vedder Cup, timeshare negotiating, and sneaking into movie theaters. Luke also was shocked at the assembly required for a new piece of furniture in his studio. 

    #4539 Can't Find A Better Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 110:29


    Luke introduces a brand new segment called “Please Stop”. It involves his experiences with FUBO TV and Counting Crows. Meanwhile, Andrew has a varmint problem, but it's not as bad as his “Vedder Cup” problem. 

    #4538 Hot August Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 101:59


    Luke has some major outdoor organizing projects to take care of in the hot hot heat today. Andrew's current organizing project is slightly less…rugged. Plus, Luke drove by the new In & Out burger joint yesterday, and the scene was bonkers. And the Tens of Listeners help correct the record on a few stories from earlier this week. 

    #4537 Minutia Without Borders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 87:58


    Luke finally gets the high-profile media shout-out that he's been waiting for. Andrew giggled his way through the new Naked Gun movie last night. And passengers are suing two airlines for charging them extra for window seats that don't have windows.   

    #4536 Never Go Full Capote

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 94:34


    The first In & Out Burger in Washington State opened today, and it's QUITE the scene! Plus, MSNBC's new name, “MS NOW”,  is getting a lot of flack. And Luke and Andrew weigh-in on another musical performance conducted on an airplane stuck on a tarmac.   

    #4535 Pay To Complain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 125:27


    Andrew's animosity towards one of his neighbors has escalated into a “hot war”. He and Luke also dig into a very fun package someone sent to the P.O. box! 

    #4534 Loads Of Laughs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 85:12


    Luke is back from his European vacation with a lot of stories to tell, most of them involving trying to return items to various stores.

    #4533 Little Aspires Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 40:44


    Andrew accidentally introduces Luke to the “Kubrick Stare”. They also find out how one TBTL Ten got a piece of a rocketship permanently embedded under her skin.

    #4532 Onalaska Is For Loggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 43:18


    Luke makes a very, very personal admission, and Andrew offers him zero emotional support. Andrew does have an idea (probably a bad one at that) for a log-themed mascot, though!  

    #4531 Possibly Apocryphal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 37:40


    Andrew is working on his comedy career and has a brand new joke to unveil. He and Luke also discuss the concept of bar tabs and Jughead Jones' hamburger debts. And they once again (or maybe for the first time) try to solve the mystery of Old Dirty Bastard imitating Mr. Ed.   

    #4530 It's Subway Or The Highway

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 37:35


    Luke and Andrew recount their time in the world's busiest Subway sandwich shop. They also hear from a former McDonald's employee with a story about the strangest fast food order she ever received. 

    #4529 The Poobody Award

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 32:10


    Luke is too distracted by the many ships steaming past his studio window to do the show today. Andrew has a plan to “astroturf” a new nickname for himself. And a listener lets us know what it's like to get a colonoscopy in a very unconventional, harrowing way.

    #4528 That's Nacho Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 34:42


    Luke wants Andrew to say it's okay to not wash your hands after you use the bathroom when you're home alone. But Andrew won't concede. We also hear from a listener who is still steamed over something that happened to her at a concert ten years ago.

    #4527 The World's Longest Dad Joke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 42:57


    Andrew saw a concerning post on Bluesky that has him worried about the future of his favorite thermostat. He and Luke also check-in on the TBTL voicemail line again, where they have messages concerning old coots at baseball games and the dangers of parents explaining swear words to their kids.

    #4526 Our Lady Of Perpetual Prizes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 34:03


    Day three of their voicemail odyssey brings Luke and Andrew to toilet-talk town, where one generous listener has a gracious bathroom offer for all TBTL Tens. Plus, Andrew is working on a screenplay that takes place in Luke's bathroom.

    #4525 Big Pinchers Keep On Pinching

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 30:18


    In their ongoing efforts to listen to every message on their voicemail line, Luke and Andrew delve into Tens' garbage anxiety (and the anxiety of their trash collectors.) Andrew also accidentally flirts with a listener.

    #4524 Kirst Almighty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 32:39


    The TBTL voicemail line has been filling up, so Luke and Andrew invent a fun way to listen to as many listener messages as possible.   

    #4523 The Dankest Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 60:01


    Luke had a personal item confiscated by the TSA this morning, and it's all Andrew's fault. They also learn that Luke has apparently entered the Brain Rot Internet, whatever that is. 

    #4522 The Express Train To Headbutt Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 92:59


    There was some DRAMA-RAMA on Luke's flight yesterday, but luckily he wasn't involved. Plus, one of the TBTL Junior Sluggers is up for a big award, but he could use your votes.   

    #4521 Muttley Crüe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 80:51


    Luke and Andrew discuss the bizarre story of police arresting Chuck E. Cheese -- in full uniform -- in the middle of the restaurant in front of kids and their parents. They also find some time to review mugshots of politicians from the early 2000s.   

    #4520 Kings Of Deion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 94:07


    One of Luke's biggest sports heroes from his childhood died this week. He tells Andew all about the late Ryne “Ryno” Sandberg. They also discuss Deion Sanders' surprisingly candid and inspiring announcement about his serious health situation. And Luke's got a Jeopardy! hot take that he needs to air out.

    #4519 And You Don't Believe In A Todd?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 78:04


    Luke and Andrew trade notes on their respective trips home from Friendship, Wisconsin, as they settle back into post-Thon life. They also discuss a clip from an airline commercial that is going viral, and the soda jingle that Andrew says is the song of the summer. 

    #4518 The Towel Of Babble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 72:51


    Luke, Andrew and Jon wistfully wrap-up their time in Friendship, Wisconsin with the final show of this year's TBTL-a-Thon. They hear from Tens of listeners calling into the show and read an award-winning poem about friendship and Minecraft by a 7-year-old in Norfolk.  Click here to donate and participate in this year's TBTL-a-Thon!  

    #4517 It's Michael Goc Somewhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 84:24


    Luke, Andrew and Jon's adventures in Friendship, WI, continue with a visit from local historian Michael Goc, who surprises them with a TRULY historic gift! They also discuss their big appearance on the local radio station this morning, and how they almost blew it.    Click here to donate and participate in this year's TBTL-a-Thon!  

    #4516 What About Bob?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 81:31


    Luke, Andrew and Jon make another new friend in Friendship, Wisconsin! Local radio host (and Andrew's new favorite celebrity) Bob Goff of “Bob In The Morning” makes a surprise visit. They also finish the story they started yesterday about the friends who had a falling out over airport pickups.  Click here to donate and participate in this year's TBTL-a-Thon!  

    #4515 TBTL On The Record!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 89:16


    Luke, Andrew and Jon continue their adventure in Friendship, Wisconsin! Andrew is trying to win a local radio contest, Luke is sleeping on a water-proof mattress, and Jon is taking care of TBTL-a-Thon business. They also get a surprise visit from a local reporter during their live broadcast!  Click here to donate and participate in this year's TBTL-a-Thon!  

    #4514 Live From Friendship!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 77:39


    It's happening! It's really happening! Luke, Andrew and Jon broadcast their first live show from beautiful downtown Friendship, WI. They discuss some of the most surprising area headlines, the bug situation in the midwest, and whether or not they are local celebrities (yet.) And they take calls!

    #4513 The Man Who Brought The Rock N Roll Edge To The Chipmunks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 80:40


    It's a big day on TBTL! Jon joins Luke and Andrew to finally unveil this year's TBTL-a-Thon theme and thank-you gifts! They also discuss CBS's suspicious cancelling of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the defunding of public media and -- to cheer things up a little bit -- garbage-related drama in Andrew's neighborhood.   

    #4512 It's About Tim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 83:06


    Luke tries to figure out if he's living in a scene from the Simpsons. Andrew finally listens to a podcast that's been on his list forever…and comes away disappointed. And film studios and filmgoers are mad about AMC's plan to play more commercials before movies. 

    #4511 Turning Water Into Wifi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 94:33


    Luke is at war with a luggage company (and, by proxy, Adrienne Brody.) Andrew tries to help by summarizing the plot of Joe Vs The Volcano to the best of his ability. 

    #4510 Papa Murphy Was A Rolling Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 135:28


    Luke just bought the most amazing piece of technology in his life, but he's conflicted about it. Andrew is conflicted about something that happened to him in a restaurant recently. They also discuss Times Square, pizza crust, David Letterman Top Ten Lists, and -- of course -- Cal Raleigh winning last night's Home Run Derby.

    #4509 Getting Yammered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 75:43


    Luke enjoyed a very special weekend with his siblings. Andrew has an announcement/apology/request. And listener Bill has the 411 on a classic Seattle fish sign. 

    #4508 A Boy Named Zoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 95:29


    Luke introduces Andrew to a 25-year-old U2 video that stars John Madden and a frustrated place kicker. They also discuss Luke's adventures in (and trying to get to) Manhattan, KS. And Andrew might pet a dog later today.  

    #4507 For The Greater Glory Of Toomgis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 59:55


    Andrew begrudgingly admits that a listener was right about something. Luke speculates on Oliver Stone's football fandom. And one of TBTL's favorite babies gets surprisingly political. 

    #4506 Fantasize Mas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 82:23


    Luke went into the lion's den of Yankees stadium yesterday and had one heck of an adventure. And Andrew has questions about the folks who knocked on his front door during his lunch break yesterday.   

    #4505 Restoring The Raisin Sun Glitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 63:29


    Luke took the most dangerous nap in the world this morning. He also got to interview Bridget Everett and didn't even cry once. He and Andrew also hear from a listener who had her own “Code Brown” experience during a Thanksgiving jog. 

    #4504 Don't Psalt My Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 82:17


    Jon joins the show from Friendship, Wisconsin, where he's getting a scouting report for the upcoming TBTL-a-Thon. He's got eyes on the new TBTL billboard and the historical society building where he and Luke and Andrew will be broadcasting in a couple of weeks. Also, Luke shares his new Tiktok obsession, which involves an AI-generated Bigfoot preacher.   

    #4503 Big Mac And Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 42:27


    Luke and Andrew try the Tiktok “Big Mac Challenge” to see if they can each eat the double-decker burger in one minute or less.   

    #4502 Is Bowling A Hot Dog?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 86:22


    Luke literally kicked a hornet's nest yesterday. Also, Andrew's reading another book he doesn't like. And they use the internet to learn what their names would be if they were blues musicians.   

    #4501 Twisted In The Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 84:29


    Luke is weirdly intrigued by a new Tiktok food challenge that he might try live on TBTL. Andrew is breaking open container laws in an attempt to win the title of Mr. North Aurora 2025. And an artist is fooled into thinking she's selling her work to Lady Gaga when it was really an imposter, but she still got paid, so….? 

    #4500 Titanicly Drunk And Extremely Regretful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 85:17


    Andrew is excited to receive an email from one of his favorite podcast hosts. Luke is anxious about an upcoming party that he doesn't have time to prep for. And they discuss the age-old “quality vs quantity” debate when it comes to pizza.   

    #4499 The Ultimate Snack Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 61:05


    Luke is moving slow today after a Las Vegas weekend involving major podcast celebrities, a ringside UFC experience, and a fun day at the pool. Andrew is mad as heck about something regarding his YouTube account, but he refuses to talk about it. 

    #4498 Deus Ex Mulchina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 55:26


    Luke shares his thoughts about children' s eating habits while Andrew tries to distance himself from his co-hosts hot takes. They also discuss the story of the Seattle bar being sued for playing music without paying ASCAP licensing fees. And Andrew's eyeing a pile of free mulch across the street from him.

    #4497 These Booths Were Made For Sitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 86:17


    Luke finds himself burgled (or maybe robbed or maybe theived?) in Las Vegas, and he's not happy about it. And Andrew discovers a 20-year old letter from a friend that is blowing his gosh darn mind right now.

    #4496 The E Line Of Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 65:04


    Luke joins the show from Sin City, where he saw someone on the street that he never thought he'd see in real life.  He's also gearing up for his big interview with Dana White, which he's unusually prepared for.   

    #4495 What You're Seeing Is A Bad Clue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 77:33


    The day has finally come for a huge TBTL reveal! Jon joins Luke and Andrew to disclose the location of the brand new TBTL billboard and to announce the winner in the Great TBTL Billboard Hunt!

    #4494 Gratuitous Knolling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 72:29


    Luke and Andrew have an update on the Great TBTL Billboard Hunt! And since Luke is in Los Angeles, they discuss movies, the film industry, and Andrew's favorite place to exercise in Hollywood. 

    #4493 Guess Of Honor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 78:59


    The Tens of Listeners are SO CLOSE to guessing where the new TBTL billboard is going up. Jon joins the show to offer the fifth and final clue in the Great TBTL Billboard Hunt! 

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