The TBTL Holiday Party is coming up! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

People come up to me all the time, day and night, and say to me, “Hey Andrew! What’s up with this year’s TBTL Holiday Party!? When is it? How can I take part? And why are you always hanging out in this 24-hour adult bookstore?” 

Great questions, all of them. 

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the latest installment of the TBTL newsletter. I hope this email finds you well!

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Let me confirm that the rumors are true: The TBTL Holiday Party is just two weeks away! Luke, Jon and I are gathering with you, the Tens of listeners, via Zoom on Friday, December 19th at 5pm Pacific Time (8pm ET). It’s a real laid-back affair; We’ll be sipping some nog, sharing some stories, and generally basking in the holiday glow emanating from our laptops. 

Sign-up here to join the fun and to receive your Zoom link!

This year’s gathering is going to focus on holiday traditions, so be ready to share a holiday custom that is important to you or your family. Maybe you visit the same Christmas tree farm every year. Maybe you always watch the same movie on Christmas Eve. Maybe you tie your left wrist to your sibling’s left wrist, then arm yourselves with sharpened candy canes and fight until someone cries “KRAMPUS!” Whatever it is, we want to hear it! 

Or maybe, just maybe, you don’t want to talk at all. That’s fine, too! You are more than welcome to just chill and take in the scene. We’re not going to call on you unless you want us to. 

So, that’s how it works! You sign-up, you show up, and you laugh with your friends for an hour or so. I hope you can make it! 

Meanwhile, I have to wrap this up now. A new security guard just came on duty at the bookstore, and he’s giving me a funny look, as if I shouldn’t have set up a table in the Hungarian Erotica section to get my work done. I’m telling you, it’s getting more and more difficult to find peace on earth these days.  

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Luke and I will talk to you on Monday!

Andrew

Hey Dummies

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Music For Your Weekend

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Andrew: What’s Right? By Ratboys

A couple summers ago, my friend and former colleague, James, told me (and his other “three followers” on Bluesky) about a new album from a band called Ratboys. I’d never heard of Ratboys before, and I immediately hated their name. But I gave it a spin, and when James is right, he’s right. It’s a great record! Now, two-and-a-half years later, James is up to 24 followers on Bluesky, and Ratboys are about to release another new album. Singin’ To An Empty Chair is scheduled to come out this February, and “What’s Right?” is one of the first singles they’ve released from it. Thanks again, James! (But I still hate their name.)

Listener Missy: Coast by Snocaps

Hey guys! I feel like this new album by Snocaps might be like the perfect intersection of both of your tastes? It’s like 90’s/early 00’s indie/grunge girl groups, plus a little folk/country thanks to Waxahatchee being involved?? I dunno I’m bad at describing music but have a listen! I would go with Coast if we have to pick one track, but it’s great front to back!
Power out,
Missy in Boston

If you’d like to submit a “Music For Your Weekend” recommendation, just email me here!

 

This Week On TBTL

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#4609 I’m Not An Influencer, I Just Talk A Lot
Monday, December 1
Luke is in Miami, where he is very busy with work but would much rather be on the beach. He tells Andrew about the intense inquisition he had to pass in order to retrieve his misplaced ear buds. Meanwhile, Andrew has some Thanksgiving regrets involving his patented style of “humor.”

#4610 There’s An Ab For That
Tuesday, December 2
A budget hotel chain is trying to hold Andrew over a barrel. Luke’s preparing for his big shirt-off television moment. And together they ponder the eternal question: How long can lightly-refrigerated beef stroganoff stay edible? 

#4611 Company Men
Wednesday, December 3
Luke found himself underprepared for his underwater TV shoot in Miami this morning. Meanwhile, Andrew decides to experiment with some old audio equipment at the most inopportune time. And they discuss the season finale of their new favorite show, The Chair Company. 

#4612 Nora McInerny’s Southwestern Hospitality
Thursday, December 4
TBTL Friendo and Self-Made Media Mogul Nora McInerny joins the show to talk about why she insisted on picking up Luke at the Phoenix airport when she heard he was coming to town. They also discuss Andrew’s very bureaucratic plans for Christmas Eve. And they prep Luke for his upcoming appearance on KUOW’s news podcast.  

#4613 A Comedy Of Errols 
Friday, December 5
Luke made it to Seattle this morning, despite Alaska Airlines playing a very dangerous game with his schedule. Meanwhile, Andrew is insulted on behalf of Counting Crows, and listener Talia shares a story about a tense airport moment with a government official. 

 

Ten Of The Week

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