Tbtl- Too Beautiful To Live

Andrew tries to help Luke with his footwear choices ahead of Luke’s big trip to Italy, but Andrew is literally the worst person for the job. They also discuss the Olympics and Luke’s Tom Arnold/Tim Walz unification theory. 

Luke had an irritating interaction with a barefoot fellow this weekend, while Andrew came to the realization that not everyone likes him. They also hear from a listener who explains why you should always take your phone into the bathroom with you. 

TBTL once again teams up with Lindy and Meagan at the Text Me Back podcast to bring you another installment of the supergroup famously known as “TMTBL Of The Dog.” They discuss Lindy’s post-party conundrum, Meagan’s Olympic observations, and Andrew’s obsession with a 40-year old game show. Oh, and Luke’s pans. They also talk about Luke’s pans.

A post-game interview with a struggling baseball player has Luke feeling a bit guilty over his own fandom tendencies. It also offers him and Andrew the opportunity to talk about The Human Condition and -- somehow -- the latest jaw-dropping story from the presidential election. Plus, special drink deals are pushing Starbucks employees over the edge. 

Luke is dealing with the stench of a neighbor’s septic tank. Andrew realizes that an old public media colleague of his has made the BIG TIME. And they discuss the latest on Seattle’s disturbed and disturbing “Hellcat” driver.

After two nights of counting friendship bracelets, Andrew reveals the final tally. He and Luke call up Jon to find out if it’s enough to hit their goal. They also discuss the shocking ruling by an Ohio court regarding boneless chicken wings. 

Luke and Andrew check-in after yesterday’s big bracelet-making party at Andrew’s Eagles club in North Seattle!

Luke met Vanna White yesterday but is having trouble accepting her compliments. Andrew finally checked out a beloved pizza joint that’s under new ownership. And they prepare for this weekend’s bracelet-making party at the Eagles.

Luke is traveling again, which means he has airport stories to share. This one involves a trash can, a bowie knife, and an obviously underpaid worker. Plus, Amazon is cracking down on workers who are showing up at the office to just grab a cup of coffee before turning around and leaving again. 

Luke and Andrew recall the very few moments in their professional career together when they were at a loss for words. Plus, and interaction at the grocery store finally has Luke using self-checkout from now on.   

Andrew got some very surprising news at the doctor’s office yesterday, and it might mean he has to do some actual work this week after alll. Luke traces his own health history as a youngster, including the time he thought he had ruptured his appendix but just gutted it out.

Luke and Andrew announce the details of the upcoming TBTL Live Show in Philadelphia! Get your tickets here. They also discuss this weekend’s big political news, and the question everyone has been asking: How will Andrew use the restroom after he has surgery on both of his hands this week? 

Luke is trying to be a good neighbor, but he’s starting to regret it. And he opens up about the time he was falsely accused of stealing from a fancy restaurant. Meanwhile, Andrew has finally  found the 30-year-old TV news story about a Clint Eastwood CD-Rom that he’s been looking for. 

Luke and Andrew discuss Albuquerque, Statue-of-Liberty plays, ice cream, lemons, dog fostering, social media, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes and, of course, Blursdays. (They’ll get to Top Stories tomorrow.) 

Luke and Andrew return to their favorite source of content -- the Seattle Times’ Rant & Rave column -- and question one Seattleite’s experience at a TSA checkpoint. They also discuss the rapid decline of the neck tie, and, of course, Al Frankin’s 30-year-old impressions of Paul Simon and Paul Tsongas.   

Andrew saw a surgeon, a phlebotomist, a physician’s assistant and the world’s most negative appointment scheduler in the past 24 hours, and he has some stories. (Or maybe just one long one.)

Luke has a new friend joining him in the studio today, and Andrew is jealous. Meanwhile, Andrew is planning on bringing a baseball to his doctor's appointment today. And the two of them celebrate the life and legacy of Richard Simmons. 

Luke, Andrew and Jon wrap-up this year’s TBTL-a-Thon by talking about eel farming and begging the listeners to help them make bracelets. Sign-up here to join the TBTL bracelet-making party at Eagles Aerie #1 in North Seattle on Sunday, July 28th!

Luke’s Mom, Susie B., joins the boys to help them out during the TBTL-a-Thon and to help announce their next live event in September. 

Luke, Andrew and Jon are all honing their individual bracelet-making routines. They compare notes, take phone calls, and listen to one of the sweetest voicemail messages ever recorded.