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
#4524 Kirst Almighty
8/4/2025
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.
Duration:00:32:39
#4523 The Dankest Generation
8/1/2025
Luke had a personal item confiscated by the TSA this morning, and it’s all Andrew’s fault. They also learn that Luke has apparently entered the Brain Rot Internet, whatever that is.
Duration:01:00:01
#4522 The Express Train To Headbutt Town
7/31/2025
There was some DRAMA-RAMA on Luke’s flight yesterday, but luckily he wasn’t involved. Plus, one of the TBTL Junior Sluggers is up for a big award, but he could use your votes.
Duration:01:32:59
#4521 Muttley Crüe
7/30/2025
Luke and Andrew discuss the bizarre story of police arresting Chuck E. Cheese -- in full uniform -- in the middle of the restaurant in front of kids and their parents. They also find some time to review mugshots of politicians from the early 2000s.
Duration:01:20:51
#4520 Kings Of Deion
7/29/2025
One of Luke’s biggest sports heroes from his childhood died this week. He tells Andew all about the late Ryne “Ryno” Sandberg. They also discuss Deion Sanders’ surprisingly candid and inspiring announcement about his serious health situation. And Luke’s got a Jeopardy! hot take that he needs to air out.
Duration:01:34:07
#4519 And You Don’t Believe In A Todd?
7/28/2025
Luke and Andrew trade notes on their respective trips home from Friendship, Wisconsin, as they settle back into post-Thon life. They also discuss a clip from an airline commercial that is going viral, and the soda jingle that Andrew says is the song of the summer.
Duration:01:18:04
#4518 The Towel Of Babble
7/25/2025
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.
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Duration:01:12:51
#4517 t’s Michael Goc Somewhere
7/24/2025
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.
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Duration:01:24:24
#4516 What About Bob?
7/23/2025
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.
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Duration:01:21:31
#4515 TBTL On The Record!
7/22/2025
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!
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Duration:01:29:16
#4514 Live From Friendship!
7/21/2025
It’s happening! It’s really happening! Luke, Andrew and Jon broadcast their first live show from beautiful downtown Friendship, WI. They discuss some of the most surprising area headlines, the bug situation in the midwest, and whether or not they are local celebrities (yet.) And they take calls!
Duration:01:17:39
#4513 The Man Who Brought The Rock N Roll Edge To The Chipmunks
7/18/2025
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.
Duration:01:20:40
#4512 It’s About Tim
7/17/2025
Luke tries to figure out if he’s living in a scene from the Simpsons. Andrew finally listens to a podcast that’s been on his list forever…and comes away disappointed. And film studios and filmgoers are mad about AMC’s plan to play more commercials before movies.
Duration:01:23:06
#4511 Turning Water Into Wifi
7/16/2025
Luke is at war with a luggage company (and, by proxy, Adrienne Brody.) Andrew tries to help by summarizing the plot of Joe Vs The Volcano to the best of his ability.
Duration:01:34:33
#4510 Papa Murphy Was A Rolling Stone
7/15/2025
Luke just bought the most amazing piece of technology in his life, but he’s conflicted about it. Andrew is conflicted about something that happened to him in a restaurant recently. They also discuss Times Square, pizza crust, David Letterman Top Ten Lists, and -- of course -- Cal Raleigh winning last night’s Home Run Derby.
Duration:02:15:28
#4509 Getting Yammered
7/14/2025
Luke enjoyed a very special weekend with his siblings. Andrew has an announcement/apology/request. And listener Bill has the 411 on a classic Seattle fish sign.
Duration:01:15:43
#4508 A Boy Named Zoo
7/11/2025
Luke introduces Andrew to a 25-year-old U2 video that stars John Madden and a frustrated place kicker. They also discuss Luke’s adventures in (and trying to get to) Manhattan, KS. And Andrew might pet a dog later today.
Duration:01:35:29
#4507 For The Greater Glory Of Toomgis
7/10/2025
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.
Duration:00:59:55
#4506 Fantasize Mas
7/9/2025
Luke went into the lion’s den of Yankees stadium yesterday and had one heck of an adventure. And Andrew has questions about the folks who knocked on his front door during his lunch break yesterday.
Duration:01:22:23
#4505 Restoring The Raisin Sun Glitch
7/8/2025
Luke took the most dangerous nap in the world this morning. He also got to interview Bridget Everett and didn’t even cry once. He and Andrew also hear from a listener who had her own “Code Brown” experience during a Thanksgiving jog.
Duration:01:03:29