A conversation about drones leads to a conversation about Tom Brady which somehow leads to a conversation about the plight of humanity. It’s definitely a weird show for a Monday. Plus, Luke got lasered in the sky on his way to San Diego yesterday.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke has fallen head-over-heels in love with his new, modern toilet. Andrew is surprisingly excited about something stupid called Super Wild Card Weekend. And, after an investment firm just bought up a bunch of legacy store brands, Luke and Andrew discuss modern mall culture and the olfactory pleasures of Auntie Anne’s pretzels.…

Luke wrote in to a newspaper today with a correction, but he’s not sure how to feel about that. He and Andrew also discuss the massive fires that are upending lives in Los Angeles. And Andrew has some good news after a trip to the post office.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke attempted a complicated recipe last night that involved one ingredient and two steps. He also shares a roundup of interesting audio, some originating from outer space, some from Cincinnati, Ohio.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke and Andrew each celebrate an anniversary today, which sends them down a memory lane that is perfect for losing any new listeners who may be checking out the show after hearing Luke’s story on This American Life this weekend. They also talk about old salad bars, cold restaurants, French-speaking hummingbirds, and personal thermostat preferences…

Changes at HBO Max are getting in the way of Luke’s enjoyment of Somebody, Somewhere. Andrew also catches Luke up on the drama surrounding the resurrected mascot at the Pop-Tart Bowl. And they make their plans to profit off of Popeye The Sailor Man, now that he’s in the public domain.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Andrew shares one of the cringiest memories of his broadcasting career. He and Luke also go over some of the Top Stories that they accidentally skipped last year, including a story of a stinky milk pond, new rules for Costco hot dogs, and Ralph Nader’s campaign to restore his favorite pens to their previous splendor.…

Luke and Andrew have a serious conversation about Fresca that they should have had a long time ago. Luke also lets Andrew in on some of the soda scams his family ran in the 90s.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke and Andrew assume they have a bunch of new listeners since it’s a brand new year. So they try to catch everyone up on what’s been happening on TBTL for the past 17 years. They also revisit some of the fancy words they employed in 2024.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke and Andrew delve into listener Kristen’s list of TBTL vocabulary words that stood out to her in 2024. They also celebrate the life of Andre Braugher and explore the stand-up comedy roots of Richard Belzer.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke and Andrew use data and a spreadshee to analyze TBTL’s opening tape over the past four years. Plus, Luke discovers a new skill that’s perfect for the digital age.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke finds himself in an awkward conversation with someone he wrongly assumed had very different political views than himself. He and Andrew also tackle one of the Top Stories that they skipped in 2024: Oxford’s “Word Of The Year.” Andrew has issues with it!Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke and Andrew come up with the perfect way to close-out the TBTL year. But are they professional enough to pull it off? They also examine the proud tradition of hiding comic books inside text books.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke celebrates Christmas with some personal travel news that he’s quite excited about. Andrew almost ruins the holiday by bringing up a nog-related family dispute. And they finally weigh-in on the Elvis stamp debate of 1992.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

After MUCH anticipation and an entire episode of build-up, Nick Jarin is back with his official Top Five Movies To Play In The Background Of Your Holiday Party. He also has some strong opinions about casting Muppets in more mainstream movies.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Nick Jarin joins Luke and Andrew to introduce his list of movies to play in the background at your holiday party. They also debate -- old school AM radio-style -- the best time for a server to take your plate at a restaurant.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke and Andrew compare the great lengths they each go through to connect their Bluetooth speakers every day. Plus, the mass panic over drones in the New Jersey night sky leads Andrew to discover the “Seattle Windshield Pitting Epidemic” of 1954.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke’s mind is blown over a new drug commercial song that takes the artform to new levels. He and Andrew also discuss used pillows, mushy rice, and the giant hole in Andrew’s ceiling.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke and Andrew stumble on their new favorite publication in a newspaper column about bidets. Plus, Andrew is vindicated and validated about a recent news story that he dismissed.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke is living out the plot of The Perfect Storm, only he’s doing it on land with an unwieldy rain tarp. Meanwhile, Andrew is intrigued by a new approach to selling paper towels.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke had a meltdown during a CBS shoot this weekend and he’s not feeling great about it. At all. And Andrew learns more about the "Yoda" in his yard.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

TBTL Friendo Cassie swings by to tell us about the time her family stole a Christmas tree…and what happened when the cops showed up.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke and Andrew celebrate the life (and lies?) of The Amazing Kreskin, whom Andrew is just learning about. They also wonder why nobody is booking Stefan Fatsis to talk about the Justin Tucker’s kicking issues. And they discuss the man who recently won the world Spanish Scrabble tournament, even though he doesn’t speak spanish.…

Andrew is excited by a “Spotify Wrapped” for local bus routes. Luke’s eye is beginning to heal, but looks nastier than ever. And they carefully break down all the bumper stickers on the back of an SUV that Andrew snapped a photo of this weekend.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank

Luke finally had his eye surgery today, but he wasn’t allowed to record the procedure. But don’t worry, he shares all the details, including the ones Andrew doesn’t want to hear. They also discuss the arrest of the man suspected of killing a health insurance exec in broad daylight.Andrew Walsh & Luke Burbank