Tbtl- Too Beautiful To Live

David from the basement stops by to defend the honor of the Fall Season, while Luke frets about an upcoming boat adventure.

TBTL Producer Emeritus Jen Andrews stops by to talk weighted vests, EMMY bits, and tinned fish lunatics.

Luke is distracted by some very cute wildlife outside the Madrona Hill studio, while bestie Phyllis Fletcher pops in to discuss old Seattle and new Howard Stern.

Broadcast Barry stops by to share secrets of his business success, including buying sandwiches for Very Angry Garbage Collectors.

Luke catches Jon Sklaroff up on his weekend golf outing, while Jon catches Luke and listeners up on the progress he’s making on the TBTL-A-THON thank you gifts.

Luke has some Big Weekend Plans™ that involve golfing, hosting, and home improvementing. But is he ready? Andrew, meanwhile, had a very long night at the ballpark yesterday and isn’t sure if he’ll make it through today’s episode. 

A story about A.I. generated podcasts has Luke legitimately worried about the future…and his livelihood. He’s also got some very bad news for Andrew regarding sasquatch. 

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 makes a wonderful discovery about his neighborhood, thanks to his dog-sitting responsibilities. He also tells Andrew about a cringy moment on the Howard Stern Show that they can both learn from. And a listener calls-in with another (very interesting!) correction to a previous discussion about Warwick Davis. 

Luke is dogsitting this week, and his dogological clock is spinning out of control. Andrew also has a doggy-date on the horizon that he’s a little nervous about. They also discuss the Phillies fan who essentially took a baseball away from a child in the stands. 

Luke has decided to make a big change in his life regarding his drinking -- specifically, his drinking of sparkling water! It also appears that his stress dreams are coming to life in a literal way.   

After Andrew’s failure to help Luke with his stand-up routine, Luke turns to A.I. for some jokes. Plus, Morrissey is ready to sell his stake in the songs he wrote for The Smiths, and you know he’s serious because he set-up a gmail account and posted it on Instagram. 

Andrew has learned how to properly pronounce the word “pestilence.” Unfortunately, it’s because he’s dealing with it right now. Meanwhile, Luke is shocked by the list of careers he can choose from while applying for a new credit card. 

Andrew tries and fails to help Luke with his stand-up routine. Luke made the questionable decision to watch Sexy Beast with his dad. Andrew made the right decision to overcome his fears and watch Weapons at the theater.   

A short conversation about Andrew’s fantasy draft turns into a long conversation about the cruelty of late-stage capitalism. In other  words, a perfect Labor Day show! Luke and Andrew also discuss Twisted Tea, Hawaiian vacations, and some Labor Day “fun facts.”

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.

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.  

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. 

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. 

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.