Episodes: October, 2015

On this Halloween eve, Luke and Andrew review their Halloween resolutions and swear to follow-through with them this year. Plus, we revisit the scariest TBTL story ever told, compliments of friendo David Boze. And we have a spooktacular edition of Music For Your Weekend!

Andrew survived a windstorm that lacked any kind of narrative arc. Luke survived three airplane flights that felt like four. Plus, the origins of the phrase “hand over fist”, how to age gracefully, and the tropical cruise Andrew accidentally won.

Welcome to the TBTL Morning Zoo! Luke has an early flight he has to catch, and Andrew is worried he’s not allowing enough time to get to the airport. Plus, Andrew has a new favorite magician after another visit to The Magic Castle. And a man in Louisiana has been collecting pennies for almost half a century, but it doesn’t seem to be paying off.

Luke is increasingly worried that he might wet the bed at some point. Andrew is worried for him, too. They discuss that, along with hot topics of the day, including Big Mouth Billy Bass, Cypress Hill’s second album, and the $7.58 Luke accidentally scammed out of a hardware store this morning.

Andrew is upset about what happened in a Browns bar in Hollywood yesterday, and it’s making Luke sick to his stomach. Sort of. Plus, Andy Kaufman and Redd Foxx are going to start touring as holograms, and the New York Times asks if you would kill baby Hitler, if given the chance.

Luke and Andrew debate whether it’s okay to name a children’s clinic after a donut chain and whether a bunch of college students were wrong for taking photos of Malia Obama at a party. And Phyllis Fletcher calls in to explain why she’s been creeping around our boss’ desk in St. Paul.

The Sporkful’s Dan “Doc” Pashman joins us to discuss his new TV pilot and to give us all new nicknames. He also offers Luke “Red” Burbank and Andrew “Tapioca” Walsh some advice regarding TV dinners and bubble tea.

Today’s episode finds Luke in the parking lot of a behavior health center. But don’t worry, everything is fine. He and Andrew discuss “Back to the Future Day”, Andrew’s adventures in vaping, and why Mary Steenburgen (“Steenbergen”?) is so wonderful.

Luke watched Inherent Vice last night. He and Andrew have very different views of the movie. They are, however, in sync when it comes to the new Star Wars trailer that just dropped yesterday. And they discuss the terrifying and brilliant new recycling mascot in Niagara Falls.

Luke checks-in from the hard-hat area known as Burbank Springs. He and Andrew discuss more Skyjinx sparked by reclining airline seats. Plus, Larry David kills it on Saturday Night Live. And we lick our football wounds with another installment of No Point Conversion.

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Luke joins the show from Burbank Springs, where construction is underway and dust is in the air. Andrew joins the show from a place of shame after inventing “dessert sandwiches.” They discuss the biggest blown opportunity in the history of Wheel of Fortune, and Luke reviews the film The Martian. Plus, Music For Your Werbkend!

Luke and Andrew have never seen a rabbit hole they won’t jump down, and today’s show is a good example. Discussions include: sweat-shorts, hiding things in walls, the increasingly curious history of Luke’s new house, grocery store gentrification, a local podcast contest, pool stores and pH levels. There’s also some talk of Björk’s middle finger.

Luke and Rudy are relegated to the garage for today’s show, but Andrew convinces him to make the most of it. TBTL friendo Chris Hayes of MSNBC calls-in to explain why Luke is wrong about Volkswagen. And comedian Cameron Esposito joins us to talk about her time as a circus ringmaster.

Playboy is going to stop featuring nudity in its magazine. Luke and Andrew didn’t even know there were pictures of naked ladies in there. Also, Luke wonders if he’s a bad person when it comes to his feelings about Volkswagen.

A scientist in Boston says he hasn’t showered in 12 years, thanks to a special spray he invented. Luke and Andrew discuss the implications of that and whether or not they wear too much cologne. Other topics include Ringo Starr songs and what constitutes a “rock block” versus a two-fer Tuesday. Plus, listeners weigh-in on Alex Trebeck’s potential replacement.

Luke’s experience at a Tig Notaro show leads him and Andrew to offer sage advice to stand-up audiences across the land. Also, Luke tries to decipher some of the most incomprehensible voice-over instructions he’s received. And we hear some Music For Your Weekend!

Luke and Andrew discuss bumper sticker politics and Andrew’s transformation into a human compost pile. Plus, we examine and dismiss the list of things you can supposedly get for free on airplanes, and we open the floor to you: who should replace Alex Trebek on Jeopardy?