Episodes: January, 2012

On this episode Luke and Sean are shocked by Jen’s report on the complications of work bathroom breaks in Norway. Plus, Kristin Bell has a breakdown that brings up some questions and finally, The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman brings his tips for a good Superbowl Party.

Ira Glass swings by to discuss a stand-up comedian he’d like to fight, the latest exotic meat he’s been feeding his dog, and why Luke isn’t the most bumped contributor to This American Life (but it’s close).

Luke gives a diet update, we discuss Uggs, the SAG awards, the urinals at the Rolling Stones museum and finally, what was going on at Etta James’ funeral?

In this favorite episode, Luke and Jen brainstorm about fixing the airlines. Plus, Luke interviews the band, Noah and the Whale, from Sasquatch.

A mayor can’t stop trying to rescue a situation that can’t be rescued; New trend pieces say man buns and gongs are IN; how brilliant is 50 Cent? And, AwesomeNotAwesome takes on Hamm-o-grams, babies at the Olympics and a lawsuit against Jimmy Fallon.

The whole gang is in studio to reflect on Saturday night, talk about unpriced lunch specials, Disneyland policies and an ad campaign gone wrong. Plus, OSCAR talk!

This is our 1000th show LIVE from the Neptune Theater. The show included AwesomeNotAwesome, the TBTL Players, Tom Tangney and a show stopping performance from the Dusty 45s.

A special show with a few surprises.

Luke is iced in, so he descends to Burbank Studios Debajo to make phone contact with Jen, who is trapped atop Queen Anne hill.

Luke is in the studio, Jen is home with champagne. They discuss how Luke made it into work through a snow storm, why pajamas aren’t for the library and whether or not any of us should be worried about teens exchanging internet passwords.

Luke and Jen meet up for a drink to talk about the week ahead, the Golden Globes and what movie Jen walked out of over the weekend. Granny is definitely in the house.

This episode is actually many different segments that represent how much we laugh on this show. It is some of the funniest moments in TBTL history.

Luke and Jen discuss hard tv choices coming up this weekend. Plus an update on more North Korea craziness, Who Needs A Movie takes on Moneyball, and Email FRENZY!

Luke is back from New Hampshire and he and Jen immediately start planning for the big upcoming 1000th show, talk about the definition of illin, and save time for It’s Pretty Cool

Comedian Andy Kindler came to the studio and it was fun and crazy and just a little out of control in this favorite episode from 2011.

Luke checks in from New Hampshire with big news about the 1000th show. Plus, one of our favorite interviews: Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, stars of “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job”

Luke kicks off this episode with all the 1000th Show details you’ve been waiting to hear. Plus, discussion of bands you should know, how to characterize swear words and why a certain taboo book from Jen’s childhood is making a comeback.

Jessie Thorn joins us to talk about the big changes to the Sound of Young America show. Plus, Luke and Jen bring you some PSAs that you will really want to hear…involving pantslessness and suspicious soup.