“A newsletter without news is simply a letter.”͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

Zora Neale Hurston once wrote, “A newsletter without any news is simply a letter.” 

Hi, everyone! Andrew here, from TBTL. I hope this week’s email finds you well. 

Now to come clean about something: Zora Neale Hurston never really said that thing about newsletters. I mean, at least as far as I know. Maybe she did! I wouldn’t know. I’ve only read one of her books, and it was quite a while ago, long before I was in the newsletter business.

Why, then, am I making up fake quotes by real people? It’s because I come to you today with no actual news to report,  making today’s newsletter more of a friendly “hello” than anything else. 

Next week will be different. Next week. Luke and Jon and I will have some updates to share about our upcoming TBTL-a-Thon. And we’re looking forward to spreading that news far and wide! But right now? It’s a pretty slow news day here at TBTL HQ. 

So, I’m going to keep things brief here and just encourage you to check out the Hey Dummies video below. I used THREE cameras to record it. And while none of the camera angles are particularly great, three is still a lot for one little podcasting boy. 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. And, as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once famously said, “Luke and I will talk to you on Monday!”

--Andrew 

Hey Dummies

YouTube still image of an audio board with Andrew's four fingers on the sliders

Ten Of The Week

Photo of Listener kim with a cat on her shoulder! Kim has her mouth open in a wide smile and the cat is squinting in happiness

What’s your name and where do you live? 
Kim Anderson. Seattle, WA.

When did you start listening to TBTL? How did you find the show?
I'm one of the people who started listening after the article in the Stranger. That was before I had a kid -- he is about to turn seventeen!

How would your friends describe you?
She's always cold, and she still has an answering machine for some reason.

What was your favorite cereal when you were a kid?Is it still your fav? 
Back then, I was sure my favorite cereal was whatever sugary thing I wasn't allowed to eat that had a good commercial or jingle, like Cookie Crisp or Apple Jacks.

These days if I eat cereal it is usually some kind of granola or Life, which my husband buys because it is a good value.

What food do you love to eat the most of?
Eating too much of any food makes me not love it anymore.

What’s the best or worst nickname you ever had?
A college friend and I called each other "Tony" for reasons too explain-y to explain. Sadly, that friend passed away a few years back, so that nickname has been retired. It is even more special to me now.

If you could play one song on TBTL, what would it be?
Midnight Train to Georgia popped into my head. Let's go with that.

What’s a special skill you have that you’re most proud of?
People at work tell me I'm good at synthesizing technical information into clear and concise paragraphs.

What’s a special skill that you *wish* you had?
The ability to speak many languages fluently.

If you were driving down the street and you saw Luke and Andrew on the sidewalk, what would you yell at them as you drove past?
I would never recognize Luke and Andrew on the sidewalk. Which is fine, because even if I did recognize them I would be too embarrassed to yell anything.

Can other Tens find you on social media?
@klandersonland is my public (author) account on Instagram and Threads. I mostly post about writing, my pets, and pretty outside things. I'm on Threads more than IG these days.

Hey, it’s Andrew here again. Just a reminder that you can find ourTen of the Week form here! If you’ve never been a TOTW before  (or if it’s been a really, really long time) fill out our little questionnaire. And check out ourTen of the Week archive here!

This Week On TBTL

Close-up GIF of Will Ferrell as Anchorman saying STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND LISTEN

#4224 Palitosis 
Monday, June 10
A trip to Costco leads to a big life change for Luke. Andrew has huge regrets after leaving a dumb internet comment. And Luke had to have “the talk” with his dad about personal grooming. 

#4225 Kohler Than Ice
Tuesday, June 11
Andrew and Luke recall the cringiest interactions they’ve had with famous people and how they’re handling the embarrassment years later. Oh, also, Luke made rice last night! And he takes issue with a local news story about a rodeo bull. 

#4226 Frying Pan Labyrinth 
Wednesday, June 12
Andrew accuses Luke of Bunk Journalism over a hotdog-related story, but they think they can remain friends. Meanwhile, Luke’s relationship with his new cookware continues to evolve and deepen. 

#4227 Late Stage Crapitalism 
Thursday, June 13
Luke and Andrew discover that A.I. has taken over their recording software, so they see how far they can push it. They also  wrap-up the TBTL Junior Sluggers season with a recap of their final game. 

#4228 The Diamond King Of Self Loathing
Friday, June 14
Luke and Andrew discuss their personal histories of poseur-ness in their personal style. They also discuss Luke’s new security state camera system.

Music For Your Weekend

Animated GIF from the movie Simple Men of three people in their 20s or early thirties dancing strangely in a bar

Mood Ring by Dehd

Tous Les garçons et le filles by Françoise Hardy 

Highway Anxiety by William Tyler

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