TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live
American Public Media
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.
Location:
United States
Networks:
American Public Media
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
#4458 I’m Not Feeling Punitive
5/2/2025
Andrew recalls a time his boss’ boss made him very nervous. He and Luke also get a surprising update about the Kool-Aid / Flavor-Aid mixup in The Studio. And Andrew’s garbage collector seemed to appreciate the gift card left for him…we think.
Duration:01:14:59
#4457 Trash Decisions
5/1/2025
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!
Duration:01:11:47
#4456 Jax The Menace
4/30/2025
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.
Duration:01:26:18
#4455 Scott Pelley Vs. The World
4/29/2025
Luke is very excited about the most recent episode of John Mulaney’s Netflix show. Andrew is inspired by Scott Pelley’s brave stance on 60 Minutes. And they address the plumber-in-the-room when it comes to baseball analogies.
Duration:01:15:41
#4454 Pranks For Sharing
4/28/2025
Andrew has some ear-witness reporting regarding the Mariners’ use of Louie Louie at ball games. He and Luke also discuss Bill Belichick’s bizarre CBS interview and a prank phone call to a high-profile football player. And they get a riveting update on the TBTL Junior Sluggers season!
Duration:01:39:43
#4453 The Case Of The Garbage Can Dust-Up
4/25/2025
Andrew received a note from his garbage collector yesterday. Now he needs to figure out the proper response.
Duration:00:42:14
#4452 May The Hand Of Marriott Guide You
4/24/2025
Luke is happy to learn that the Mariners brought “Louie Louie” back to the ballpark, but all is not quite what it seems. He also wants to tell Andrew about a sign he saw in a hotel, but they just keep talking about new TV shows instead.
Duration:01:09:13
#4451 A Way With Worlds
4/23/2025
Luke had an absolutely bizarre Lyft ride yesterday that involved a video of the driver singing a Jim Croce song with his son. Luke and Andrew also discuss the viral video of two identical twins who gave a simultaneous interview to a local TV station.
Duration:01:14:33
#4450 The Devil’s In The Detailing
4/22/2025
Luke is in L.A., where he’s trying to take the world’s most high-tech covid test. Andrew is feeling more mentally fit after cleaning the hell out of something. And a listener shares some good advice regarding class action lawsuits.
Duration:01:06:43
#4449 Imaginary Tradio
4/21/2025
Luke and Andrew open up the phone lines and offer listeners a chance to buy, sell and give away their stuff!
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Duration:01:16:26
#4448 I Just Blueskied Myself
4/18/2025
Luke and Andrew learn that Mr. Ed (the talking horse) once played baseball against the L.A. Dodgers. They review the tape. They also realize they came very close to accidentally live-streaming their private conversations on YouTube.
Duration:01:36:26
#4447 The Height Of Comedy
4/17/2025
Luke and Andrew cancel all their plans to discuss a long-lost Zach Galifinakis movie and last night’s episode of “Everybody’s Live With John Mullaney.”
Duration:01:27:22
#4446 The Manchurian Burbank
4/16/2025
Luke saw some very strange things at the airport late last night. He and Andrew also discuss the terrible SNL sketch that is also catching heat for being hurtful. And we get an update on the TBTL Jr. Slugger’s latest little league game.
Duration:01:49:07
#4445 Making Mr. Wrong
4/15/2025
A viewing of an old 80s movie has Andrew and Luke wondering when John Malkovich became a Serious Actor. And Luke is still embarrassed about a “four grape breakfast” situation that unfolded in his hotel this morning.
Duration:01:01:52
#4444 Bolstering On A Budget
4/14/2025
Luke met three members of Metallica today, and he’s meeting the fourth one tomorrow. They’re good guys.
Duration:01:22:53
#4443 Better Off Fred
4/11/2025
Luke finally watched the White Lotus finale and has thoughts. Andrew regrets deleting his Bluesky post about the B-52s. And we all learn a valuable lesson about the Blue Angels of yesteryear.
Duration:01:22:56
#4442 This Is So Boarding And Forever Taking
4/10/2025
Andrew finally opens up about his relationship with Guitar Center. Luke is $4.98 richer after finding himself on the winning side of a class-action suit. And young people are going nutso over a specific line in the new Minecraft movie.
Duration:01:15:13
#4441 Mother Tootin’ Son Of A Biscuit!
4/9/2025
Andrew is mulling over a recent interaction he had with a sales person and he’s not liking what he’s mulling. Plus, an American YouTuber was arrested for visiting a remote Indian island and leaving a can of soda behind. And another rant in the Seattle Times has left Luke confused.
Duration:01:19:44
#4440 HOV Actually
4/8/2025
Luke and Andrew each have questions about today’s “Rants and Raves” column in the Seattle Times…including whether or not Luke was the target of a rant. They also receive an important Public Service Announcement from television’s Chris Hayes.
Duration:01:13:35
#4439 The Eyes Have It
4/7/2025
Luke went back to the eye doctor on Friday, and whooooo-boy. He has an update. Plus, Andrew has been thinking a lot about original sin and text message etiquette (unrelated.) And Coach Ben sends in a recap of the TBTL Junior Sluggers’ first game!
Duration:01:49:02