Podcasts about tbtl

TBTL listener and volunteer frog watcher Simeon joins Luke, Andrew and Jon to help identify frog songs and pick the best contender for the upcoming Valley City Frog Jump. Plus, Luke is very nervous about the US soccer team's next match. And Jon reminds Andrew of one of the weirder DC comic book characters.

Luke and Andrew's minds are blown by an email from a listener revealing another layer of coincidence regarding a bad joke told on TBTL. On a related note, Luke's interview with Keith Urban was cancelled over journalistic boundaries this weekend. And speaking of journalism, Andrew's reading a book that's making him question the legacy of American newspapers. 

Luke, Andrew and Jon announce the details of this year's TBTL-a-Thon, which is just around the corner! Plus, lifelong Knicks fans Andrew and Luke ask Jon how he's feeling ahead of game 5 of the NBA finals this weekend. And Luke has a huge revelation about a joke *someone* told during his visit to Office Hours Live yesterday. 

Luke is excited to watch Tim Heidecker live stream his podcast today. He and Andrew also break their silence on the Scooter Libby scandal of 2003. And they check the TBTL voicemail line, where listeners have stories of found money, Mission: Impossible easter eggs, and Russian HVAC.

A piece of mail on Andrew's desk leads to a story about Luke's relationship with his local Eagles Aerie. A piece of music submitted by a Dazzling Donor leads to a confession about TBTL's ongoing Spotify issues. And a lost cat in Andrew's neighborhood leads to a fascinating tale of pets gone wild in Bellingham. 

Andrew unearthed a couple of messages on the TBTL voicemail line that took his breath away. He and Luke also discuss an amazing coincidence that they accidentally stumbled into regarding a popular 90s film. And a Dazzling Donor message takes them on an absolute emotional rollercoaster of tree-related content.  

Luke had an incredible time at an incredible Jr. Sluggers game yesterday, as TBTL's little leaguers wrapped up their season. Plus, Andrew helps Luke solve an audio-related mystery, and the Dodgers organization is considering stopping its "bat dog" program after a player got injured stepping over a pooch. 

Luke helped Becca prep for her marathon this weekend by sharing his own expertise -- not running expertise so much as carb-loading know-how. Plus, the TBTL Junior Sluggers had a great weekend, as did TBTL's other rooting sports interests. And listener Ethan comes through with some important night court information as Andrew still awaits his jury duty fate.

Andrew gives Luke an audio-based quiz that is both perfect and completely imperfect for TBTL. It involves train sounds. They also discuss the story of the musician whose event was cancelled because he used A.I. to make his latest album. 

Luke's frustrating saga trying to return a set of dishes has him reconsidering his shopping style. Andrew is excited to bring some "Celebrity Birthday Segment" energy to TBTL. And former NYC Mayor / fraudster Eric Adams is trying to bump Luke lower down the list of famous Albanian-Americans. 

Australia officially has officially enshrined the famous "succulent Chinese meal" audio that went viral after decades of being lost. Luke and Andrew also receive a poetic update on the TBTL Junior Slugger's first little league game of the season! 

Andrew is back from Hawaii, where he had a wonderful time but a wistful goodbye. Luke gets him up to speed on the latest Chappell Roan controversy. Luke also discusses his experience at the "No Kings" rally this weekend in Portland. And they look back on their epic TBTL boat trip from 11 years ago.  

Andrew discovers a long-lost episode of TBTL. He doesn't like what he hears on it, but he finds it important anyway. They also discuss regional food chains and the most frightening thing to happen on a roller coaster. 

Luke and Andrew are joined by Jon, Genevieve, Susie B. and a whole bunch of Tens to celebrate the holidays! We talk about favorite holiday traditions, regifting strategies, and whether or not Genevieve and Andrew's Christmas tree is "secure." 

Luke and Andrew discuss the hot issues of the day, including USB cable management, various ways to charge ear buds, re-used ziplock bags, and what "30 percent chance of rain" really means. They also discuss why Luke is falling in love with opposing quarterback Philip Rivers, and they hear from a listener who is totally cool with Luke being on TBTL. 

Luke has a new toy that he is very excited to use on TBTL (and at his holiday parties.) Andrew has a sad update on his bluetooth woes. And the world's foremost unpaid Fubo spokesperson just ditched Fubo. 

Andrew talks in detail about his unsure entry into the world of Dungeons and Dragons. A story about the use of A.I. in documentaries has Luke very concerned. And a favorite TBTL song scats its way back onto the show. 

Luke is in New York, where he attended his first CBS editorial meeting and received a surprising welcome from his colleagues. He and Andrew also discuss housekeeping, housekeepers, MSNBC's new branding, TBTL's new merch, the Ty-D-Bol guy, the 2000 flushes guy, and the time Andrew set his kitchen on fire. 

Luke and Andrew set the record straight on a bear-related TBTL mishap. They also review some of the things they're doing to bring good luck to the Mariners and some of the things they're doing to avoid a jinx. 

It's family day on TBTL!  Luke's brother, David From The Basement, joins the show to talk about serving the Mariner's manager at a Seattle restaurant last night, on the eve of the biggest Ms game in decades. Then Luke's mom, Susie B., pops in to answer your questions!

Andrew is back after a long week away. He and Luke catch up on the most scintillating aspects of TBTL production, an amazing sports weekend for Seattle fans, and the saddest sign you can see on the door of a hotel conference room. 

Luke enjoyed an impromptu history lesson about his neighborhood from his 82 year old neighbor, Gay. Andrew is in a fight with a restaurant over something he's completely imagined. And a closer look at TSA precheck leads to a conversation about waiting in line at DMVs and passport offices. 

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. 

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.

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.   

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!  

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!  

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!  

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!  

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.   

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. 

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.   

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….? 

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!

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! 

Luke has an update on his chat with William Shatner and Neal DeGrasse Tyson.  And Andrew has one less gingham shirt to his name, after Genevieve gave it to his TBTL co-host.  

Jon swings by with an update and a BRAND NEW CLUE in The Great TBTL Billboard Hunt! Luke and Andrew also discuss gravel, Fish Sticks Baseball, and Luke's recent adventures in glitter-bombing. And they celebrate a very special TBTL anniversary. 

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. 

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.   

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! 

Andrew pitches Luke on an idea for a special episode of TBTL that he really wants to produce. They figure out if they can make it work. They also discuss the story of a jerk who went to Australia and snatched a baby wombat away from its mother. And we get a very detailed answer to a question about battery powered radios!

Luke's new haircuttery is a winner. Andrew's existential crisis is affecting his podcast production. A lawyer's commercial raises more questions than answers. And a TBTL listener is looking for some baseball advice.

Luke got quite the scare during yesterday's TBTL recording, but he learned a valuable lesson. Meanwhile, Andrew's sense of smell is going haywire. And they finally talk a little (or maybe a lot) about season 2 of Severance.

All three Business Boys convene to announce a new TBTL project that they could use your help with. Luke is also gearing up for his Town Hall appearance tonight with Chris Hayes. 

Luke and Andrew assume they have a bunch of new listeners since it's a brand new year. So they try to catch everyone up on what's been happening on TBTL for the past 17 years. They also revisit some of the fancy words they employed in 2024.

Luke and Andrew delve into listener Kristen's list of TBTL vocabulary words that stood out to her in 2024. They also celebrate the life of Andre Braugher and explore the stand-up comedy roots of Richard Belzer. 

Luke  and Andrew use data and a spreadshee to analyze TBTL's opening tape over the past four years. Plus, Luke discovers a new skill that's perfect for the digital age. 

Luke and Andrew come up with the perfect way to close-out the TBTL year. But are they professional enough to pull it off? They also examine the proud tradition of hiding comic books inside text books. 

Andrew witnessed some astounding social behavior involving seat-saving at a concert last night that he'd like Luke to weigh-in on. Luke is trying to detox from the 24/7 news addiction he developed during the election season. And one very young TBTL listener has a plan to fix the country.