TBTL: Too Beautiful To Live

Luke and Andrew try to simultaneously process their feelings about tonight's upcoming election results and last night's tough Seahawks loss…and a hilarious text message Luke received after the game. They also hear about the Pennsylvania woman who was arrested for purposely blocking delivery robots on the sidewalk and an 85-year old man who's been running a tiny baseball card shop out of his house using the honor system for payments.

Andrew has an update on his puppy's surgery over the weekend and how they're all handling the cone situation. Luke is learning about modern video game design via Modern Warfare. And they discuss the New York Times' controversial reporting about the highly contested US Senate race in Alaska and one campaign's apparent attempts to mislead voters.

Luke and Andrew celebrate Halloween the only way they know how: By talking about different kinds of cucumbers and how their opinions about produce have changed because of TBTL. Plus, Andrew's feeling a little anxious about his dog's surgery this weekend, while Luke is looking forward to spending more time with Tim Heidecker.

Luke and Andrew both happened to see the same commercial last night, and it irritated them for different reasons. Plus, Luke re-fell in love with a vintage documentary, Andrew's still in the market for a new hat, and nobody knows why Aaron Rogers dressed up like an old British bloke when his team showed up in Paris.

It's the last day of voting for the new voice of Boston's Logan Airport, and Luke and Andrew review the finalists. They also discuss why Andrew had to sheepishly leave a local restaurant this weekend. And Luke is learning a lot about Cheesecake Factory culture.

Photo of the Cheesecake Factory by Cathy Smith / uniquelycat

Luke and Andrew feel very seen and heard after AirBNB announces new rules about how much guests are expected to clean. They also research the legitimacy of something called "Brown Friday." Luke's mom debuts the new Seahawks fan song she has written and recorded. And a pilot checks in from the flight deck to correct the record on a few things.

Luke, Jon and Andrew discuss an incredibly cruel cybersecurity test that the Knicks organization sent out to its employees. Plus, Andrew tries to decode a TikTok video that's making the rounds. And a listener explains his family's unorthodox method for keeping strangers away from them in public spaces.

Today's show is a 2-for-1 deal! Luke and Andrew begin with a classic Friday Fridge Cleanout with stories about the search for Amelia Earhart's plane and the woman who captured America's heart when she ran into Conan O'Brien on the subway. Then they dive deep into a (spoiler filled) discussion of the new Nathan Fielder film about Elizabeth Holmes. (If you haven't seen the movie and want to avoid spoilers, that conversation begins at the 42-minute mark and continues throughout.)

Andrew made a trip to downtown Edmonds yesterday, where he discovered something he should have known about a long time ago. He and Luke also contrast and compare the Sunday Night Football theme of 2026 vs 1995. And Luke remembers some guys.

Luke and Andrew discuss their confusion around tree rings, their love of Patti Harrison, and their emotional investment in a legless crab that is getting famous on TikTok. They also watch a pandemic-era, drug-fueled appearance by John Mullaney on Seth Meyer's show.

Luke and Andrew discuss how the spirit of "Live Laugh Love" signs never went away, the font just changed. They also discuss an incredible, in-depth story about the rise of micro-dramas and how they are changing the entertainment landscape.

Luke and Andrew discuss the huge opening weekend for Nathan Fielder's documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, which Andrew saw, but promises not to spoil today. Luke is more and more impressed with his AI chatbot after it helped him with his Halloween costume. And Andrew opens some gifts from listeners in the latest installment of What's In The Box?

It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times as Luke and Andrew bemoan the Seahawks and celebrate the Milwaukee Brewers today. They also discuss the funny, fan-made Conan O'Brien appreciation poster that has gone missing in an LA neighborhood. And Luke read something that is tempering his enjoyment of a particular kind of SNL sketch.

(Photo via Reddit)

Luke and Andrew discuss the delightful local radio ads that are airing during the Milwaukee Brewers playoff games. They also look into the strange case of a Chicago billionaire accused of hiring people to feed rats in Lincoln Park.

One of Andrew's favorite places in Los Angeles is embroiled in a public garbage dispute, and the owner is not mincing words. Plus, Luke and Andrew weigh-in on the biggest scandal of the day: Kelly Clarkson vs a Brooklyn hipster store that wouldn't sell her a mechanical bird.

Luke and Andrew discuss their approach to tidiness, drain cleaning, book organization and cohabitation as Luke considers a new phase of his life.

Luke is processing his feelings after clashing with a friend during the Seahawks game yesterday. Andrew admits to writing in to a radio show to correct them on a commonly misused word. And a listener triesto offer alternatives for Luke and Andrew's most overly-used phrase.

Luke is getting a little itchy about some online comments regarding one of his upcoming CBS stories. Andrew (and Listener Mark) correct the record regarding a controversial photo. Plus, something Luke said a few weeks ago has been living in Andrew's head, and they finally clear the air about it. And they both begrudgingly defend a Dodger's fan who's come under some criticism.

Luke is dismayed about a photo of him that is being used to promote his upcoming appearance on the Omnibus podcast. Andrew also tries to help him come up with some good topics for that show. They also discuss senior photo shoots, a Costco settlement over misleading advertising, and Andrew's ongoing agony over many incorrect things he's said on the radio.

The new Sylvester Stallone film has Luke and Andrew discussing biopics in general and the old KOMO midday show Northwest Afternoons in particular. Plus, Andrew's most recent fight with a robot gets him and Luke examining their relationship with AI in a new light. And Andrew has some found footage that is both fascinating him and making him nervous.