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TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

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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...

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United States

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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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English


Episodes
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#4735 Good Charlatan

5/26/2026
Genevieve joins Luke and Andrew to explain why she's in trouble with the law AGAIN, and how she might get out of it. Plus, Luke's wondering if his neighbor is mowing the lawn too early in the morning. And Erik from Sweden offers a captivating tale of murder, literature, and coincidence.

Duration:01:25:21

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#4734 The Florida School For Unpayable Student Loan Debt And Interpretive Scarf Dancing

5/25/2026
Luke and Andrew talk about Stephen Colbert's return to television -- this time, cable access television in Monroe, MI. And they get a very inspiring update about the TBTL Junior Sluggers!

Duration:01:09:46

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#4733 The Perfectly Worst Person

5/22/2026
Luke and Andrew discuss the final broadcast of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the end of an era in culture and broadcasting. They talk about a ruling that bans the ubiquitous "Kars 4 Kids" commercial in California. And a listener writes in with a confession about her Facebook Marketplace behavior.

Duration:01:20:23

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#4732 This American Airlines

5/21/2026
The TBTL Junior Sluggers have completed their regular season, and we get a recap of their last few games before they head into the playoffs. Plus, Luke had to make a tough decision on his flight out to Chicago.

Duration:01:22:46

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#4731 I Hate It When You Call Me Big Poppa

5/20/2026
Andrew had a truly disgusting experience while walking his dog yesterday, and it might have changed his entire worldview. But probably not. Meanwhile, Luke got to see the inside workings of a truly successful podcast yesterday, and it's making him question his own life decisions. And they discuss the Nebraska bar that can't call itself "The Barbershop" anymore because of a very annoying (and disingenuous) business association.

Duration:01:26:16

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#4730 Jafar And Away

5/19/2026
Luke had a mustard-related encounter on his flight to LA that is straight out of the Curb Your Enthusiasm playbook. He also accidentally forgot to bring his computer on this work trip, but he found a "Life Hacket Buddy" to keep the show on the air.

Duration:01:26:24

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#4729 A Real Nose Breather

5/18/2026
Luke learned a new breathing technique over the weekend that sent him down an unexpected shame spiral. Meanwhile, Andrew is realizing one of the most difficult things about having a puppy is learning how to talk to other people. And Luke's unprecedented enthusiasm for a workplace training ends up being unrewarded.

Duration:01:46:30

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#4728 American Band Saw

5/15/2026
Luke admits to a regrettable phone conversation he had recently regarding air travel. Meanwhile, Andrew gets breaking news on the show about another mysterious moving violation issued against his family. The director behind Wendy's "Where's The Beef" campaign has passed away, reminding Luke of some of his amazing regional work. And finally, a listener offers an ingenious hack to getting your information updated on Wikipedia.

Duration:01:23:30

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#4727 Hacky Sack Is Backy Sack

5/14/2026
A sad story of a lost cat in Andrew's neighborhood has one dazzling detail that offers a sliver of delight. Plus, Luke and Andrew are very excited to hear that the youth of today are getting into hacky sack again! And Luke thinks today is the day someone named Josh is really going to buy his lawnmower.

Duration:01:23:59

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#4726 None Of My Beaux-ness

5/13/2026
Luke and Andrew come into the show feeling a little itchy, but they spin that energy into podcast gold. Luke has an update on his electric lawnmower situation, Andrew explains why he's feeling a little nervous about an event this summer, and listener Tracy shares an inspirational story about facing her own fears bravely.

Duration:01:13:49

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#4725 Mower Money, Mower Problems

5/12/2026
Luke had a somewhat unfortunate realization about his lawn mower situation this morning. He and Andrew also discuss a class-action lawsuit against the company that is buying up bowling alleys and turning them into overly expensive hipster bars.

Duration:01:27:09

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#4724 Moderate To Severe Self Confidence

5/11/2026
Luke had an amazing birthday weekend that he is still recovering from, but Andrew wants to instead talk about his lunch on Saturday. They also get a TBTL Junior Sluggers update from Coach Ben, and a listener tries to tell the difference between modern art and a sleeping man.

Duration:01:18:55

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#4723 Three Conferences Outside Ebbing, Missouri

5/8/2026
Something happened to Luke during his 5K fun run yesterday that forced him to make a very important split-second decision. He and Andrew also discuss the "Blue Dot Fever" that is causing huge pop stars to cancel their summer tours. And Andrew's attempts to make elevator small talk crash and burn.

Duration:01:44:37

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#4722 Where The Sideburn Ends

5/7/2026
An update from Coach Ben about the TBTL Junior Sluggers leads to a conversation about stirrup socks and laundry etiquette. Luke offers an impromptu review of the Sam Rockwell time travel movie Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. And a TBTL Ten gets a new job that is very relevant to Andrew's interests.

Duration:01:51:41

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#4721 Honk If You're Corny

5/6/2026
Luke just landed in Boston after a long flight, and he's already getting ready to turn around and fly back home. Plus, Andrew explains a huge revelation he recently learned about "Honk If…" bumper stickers. And they pick up some interesting Roblox facts via a Tiktok video about infidelity.

Duration:01:00:00

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#4720 Grape-Nuts Bat Last

5/5/2026
Luke and Andrew reminisce about being young and broke. They also discuss Luke's chastity watch (and what happened when he lost it), and why Red Lobster is playing a dangerous game by bringing back its Endless Shrimp promotion.

Duration:01:04:25

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#4719 Calendar Boy

5/4/2026
Luke undertook a mechanical project yesterday and is still unsure if it was a good idea. Andrew had the perfect Saturday, until he didn't. And Andrew explains how the imaginary voices of listeners helped him solve a long-standing problem in his bathroom.

Duration:01:05:01

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#4718 The Dixie Dingus

5/1/2026
Andrew went to his first Puppy Kindergarten class with Lucy and got a very big surprise! Plus, Genevieve got Lucy's DNA results back, so now we know what kind of dog(s) she is. And Luke is obsessed with a new short form show that has an ingeniously simple premise.

Duration:01:12:40

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#4717 Pussyfooting: The Industry Of Laziness

4/30/2026
Luke unlocked a new fear on his flight down to L.A. It involved someone else's bladder. He and Andrew also discuss the state of Washington's lawsuit over "Buy One, Get One Free" pricing schemes. And a listener from Queens tells an amazing tale of a neighborhood spat with "an O. Henry ending."

Duration:01:33:53

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#4716 A Man Of A Certain Gravy

4/29/2026
Luke and Andrew receive a curious piece of mail that ends up sending them down a salty, slippery memory lane. They also check the voicemail line to find stories of lost phones, perfect days, and -- of course -- filets of fish.

Duration:01:07:24