Episodes: August, 2016

Luke, Andrew, Carey and PodDog record the show en route to the TBTL Summer Picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. They discuss their rain plan for the picnic, why it matters what we say to dogs, and a pretty good spoof that Luke spent 22 minutes constructing.

A new American Airlines commercial encourages flyers to be courteous to each other, which sends Andrew on a very uncourteous rant. Plus, Luke has finished watching Stranger Things, and Andrew is looking for The Light Of The Naaru.

Luke and Andrew mourn the passing of Gene Wilder and his brilliant comic timing. Plus, what Michelangelo’s David has to do with Andrew’s linen suit, and the truth behind Bob Ross’ hair.

Luke and Andrew mansplain “mansplaining” to each other, drawing on examples from their own lives. Plus, the StuBot checks in from the Minnesota state fair, Andrew considers going public-radio-rogue, and North Korea gives Netflix a run for its money.

A new article says Seattle’s low-brow teriyaki scene is getting killed-off by tech-bro transplants. Luke and Andrew do their part to stop this with an on-air teriyaki lunch. Plus, Andrew calls B.S. on a “news story” about KFC, and Luke is concerned about an Anne of Green Gables reboot and what it could mean for the future of puffy sleeves.

Things get Very Australian Very Quickly when Luke stops by Andrew’s house to quiz him on words from down under. Plus, more Coffee Mug-Related Talk than you can shake a stir stick at.

Andrew is ready to throw his phone out the window, and it’s not because of something he heard on TBTL. Luke tries to offer some advice, and they also end up discussing the ongoing fallout from the death of Gawker. Plus: Luke discovers “Stranger Things”, and the final two contenders in the Song of the Summer contest are announced!

Luke has made a huge mistake, and he wants to correct it. Also, it turns out he and Andrew have been on similar missions to obtain a piece of 1980s-era equipment. They discuss these issues, along with the Tragically Hip’s final concert and a group of drunk Americans who accidentally found themselves in the wrong country.

Luke and Andrew greet the heat and celebrate summer in this special episode of TBTL! Luke broadcasts from a kiddie pool in his backyard and sips cocktails while Andrew makes his way through a box of Popsicles in Wallingford. They discuss the summers of their childhoods, the time Luke joined a break dancing crew, and why they both are having the best summers of their lives.

Luke and Andrew offer an oral history of their respective relationships with the soft drink Fresca. They also reflect on the demise of Gawker.com and Ryan Lochte’s adventures in Rio, real and imagined.

Luke and Andrew compare brands of almonds and rank their favorite frozen novelty treats. They also discuss the end of Larry Wilmore’s show on Comedy Central, a reversal in the “Making A Murderer” case, and the latest exploits of Port Townsend’s most famous Victorian couple.

Luke and Andrew discuss clean bathrooms, Luke’s new beard, amazing Olympic moments, and drink shaming.

Luke returns to TBTL to right the ship and introduce the world to his newest, fuzziest family member. He and Andrew also discuss a bizarre story involving Alec Baldwin and his favorite painting. Plus, why Michael Caine had to legally change his name. And they announce the final four contenders in the Song of the Summer contest!

Special guest Aaron Roden joins the show to make a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about his Air-Raid podcast and to use the word “woke” a lot. He and Andrew (sort of) discuss President Obama’s new summer playlist, Aaron’s history with Dungeons & Dragons, and why Andrew needs a new bowling nickname, stat.

Andrew and Genevieve visit Sean DeTore’s kitchen for Cooking With Sean: Picky Eaters Edition…which really just ends up being a nice dinner with friends. They also discuss whether or not Andrew did the right thing when confronted with an ethical dilemma at the grocery store.

Andrew and Phyllis spend the afternoon bowling, gambling, and drinking Slurpees.

Phyllis “The Fletch” Fletcher joins Andrew to discuss their upcoming careers as Olympic athletes, painful moments behind the microphone, and Norway’s “Slow TV” movement. Plus, listeners weigh-in on where Phyllis and Andrew should record the show tomorrow. (Ideas include hot tub boats, bbq boats, and stealing Luke’s boat.)

Stu “The StuBot” Neuman joins Andrew to talk trash about the other TBTL fill-in hosts. Plus, today’s Olympic update involves weird swimmer hickeys and a cruise ship full of tall people. And the first winners of the Song of the Summer contest are announced!