Episodes: January, 2017

Stu “The StuBot” Neuman joins the show on his final day at American Public Media. He has only one request as a parting gift, but can Luke and Andrew deliver? Plus, why kids don’t ride bikes anymore and why Luke’s not afraid of bobcats anymore. Oh, and there’s egg talk. Lots of egg talk.

Luke joins the show from just outside a hot tub in Florida. He and Andrew address Tweets from listeners. Topics include power zoodling, stolen sports teams, and why Friday’s episode made people squirm.

Ira Glass joins the show to answer the age old question: Does he remember who we are? He also talks about producing This American Life during the Trump era and what he’s feeding his dog these days.

Luke joins Andrew at the offices of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to discuss his evening of blasting Binaca and how it’s like vaping. They also obsess over Michael Dukakis’ obsession with turkey carcasses.

Luke visits the studios of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat to discuss Andrew’s current situation with his neighbors and the history of EGOTs.

Luke and Andrew discuss their complicated relationships with soda pop. Plus, Andrew has a new, surprising hobby. And they try to solve a listener’s “A-Ha” problem.

Luke and Andrew discuss cooking shows, Netflix’s mysterious new TV series, and the White House press secretary’s war on Dippin’ Dots.

Luke and Carey hop in the car and head north to Canada to escape today’s inauguration news. Andrew joins them from Wallingford, where he tries to talk them through border security.

Luke and Andrew discuss their plans for inauguration day. One plan involves border security. The other involves eggnog. Plus, “fix-it cafes” are popping-up around the country. And Japanese bidet manufacturers have decided to create a universal bidet language.

Luke has two very different experiences with two different laser doctors. Andrew is in love with the rain in Seattle. And John from Arkansas has an interesting encounter in a gas station parking lot.

Luke and Andrew discuss everything from a “robot” lawyer helping people get out of parking tickets, why Rob Schneider is more complicated than you think, and why Andrew is reliving the French Revolution.

Luke wonders why so many babies have glasses these days. Andrew reaches office-supply nirvana. They discuss these important issues, as well as a comedy night for the history books that took place in NYC last week. And they say goodbye to the Seahawks with the final No Point Conversion of the season.

Luke met Tom Hanks last night. But did he get a photo with him? The answer might surprise you.

Luke is in Chicago, where his plan to take a photo with David S. Pumpkins has hit a snag. Andrew’s attempts to make Google+ a thing are going south. And we learn that Norway has celebrity radio listeners.

Luke and Andrew discuss the worst cartoon characters in commercials, Luke’s new “intermittent fasting” diet, and Andrew’s 100-step process to cleaning a bathroom. Plus, why a woman in Brazil has been praying to a Lord of the Rings action figure for years.

Andrew is having a bad-technology day, and it is affecting his TBTL performance. He and Luke discuss changes to the Monopoly board game and why Hacksaw Jim Duggan doesn’t carry a hacksaw.

Luke spent the morning installing a bidet in his basement. Andrew accidentally pulls-off a time-shifting miracle. And a longtime listener explains why he sounds drunk.

Luke tries to convince Andrew that he doesn’t have to miss the Seahawks playoff game this weekend, despite Andrew’s plans for international travel. Also, big changes may be afoot for Conan O’Brien, and Andrew is dubious of another Chewbacca-related viral video. And, of course, we share some Music for Your Weekend.