TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live
TBTL
TBTL is a daily show hosted by two longtime friends goofing their way through the world th
2011 EpisodesSeasonal12+Since 2026
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- 1. #4786 Schrodinger That Cat! · 5 Aug 2026
- 2. #4787 Jangin' With Mr. Jooper · 6 Aug 2026
- 3. #4788 I'll Never Be Your Beast Of Bernie · 7 Aug 2026
#4791 Cardio-Asscular Technology
12 Aug 2026 · 57 min
Luke and Andrew discuss two amazing pieces of modern technology: A batting cage computer that lets you virtually face any MLB pitcher, and a toilet seat that can tell you if you're at risk of a heart attack. Andrew only wants one of these things.
#4790 We Need 9 CCs of Confidence, Stat!
11 Aug 2026 · 50 min
Luke and Andrew watch an umpire age in almost-real time with some help from the geniuses at Jomboy media. Plus, a listener email prompts Luke to go toe-to-toe with a professional Dr. Seuss narrator to see who does it better.
#4789 Big Getz
10 Aug 2026 · 1h 3m
Luke and Andrew stumble on a mystery regarding TBTL and Luke's old NPR show, The Bryan Park Project. And speaking of Bryant Park coincidences, they have a very apropos edition of "What's In The Box?!" to share.
#4788 I'll Never Be Your Beast Of Bernie
7 Aug 2026 · 1h 26m
Luke has a shirtless encounter with a door-to-door salesman while Andrew develops a fast-moving relationship with a telephone scammer named Luna. They also discuss Russell Wilson and Tony Romo's respective futures in the broadcast booth.
#4787 Jangin' With Mr. Jooper
6 Aug 2026 · 1h 15m
Luke and Andrew discuss some funny shenanigans going on in major league baseball lately, including a pitcher who leaps and laughs with the best of them. Plus, Luke pits Andrew against Ben Affleck in a battle over turkey names. And a community theater productio
#4786 Schrodinger That Cat!
5 Aug 2026 · 1h 37m
Luke's night at a humble political fundraiser lifted his spirits. He and Andrew also discuss last night's debut of Hard Knocks, which did not disappoint in the cringy pun category. And Andrew learns that his dog, Lucy, has something common with Luke, and that
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Jack Benny and Fibber McGee sold intimacy: recurring characters, in-jokes, a house style. The modern hang-out show is the same trick without the script.
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