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It was a great week of TBTL, with guests Nick “Self-Proclaimed Psychopath” Jarin and Phyllis “Urban Dictionary” Fletcher joining the guys, and Mike, Meredith and Ann are ready to break down everything that happened. Along the way, we settle on a new nickname for Meredith, discuss how to know when to leave an “escape room” party immediately, lay down some ice cream cone law, and find out that both our lady scientists are terrible pen pals (and possibly also terrible people). As a bonus, we give our own answers to this week’s Hey Dummies question about celebrity navigation voices. Plus, the ongoing fabric scissors controversy threatens to split our hosts apart, and Mike has a strange Sting-related episode during the show that has us slightly concerned.

It may be 2018, but LRB’s year-end navel-gazing needed a little more time thanks to listeners (and Ann) suggesting so many great clips. Join Mike and Bobby as we explore a loose theme of “girls rule, boys drool,” not by design, but just because that’s what the evidence bears out. The LRB ladies defend science and decency; Mike opens meat with sewing scissors and inadvertently wins (or, loses) a wet white-shorts contest. And as a bonus, a time Bobby got put through an emotional wringer. But at least no one has chlamydia!

Happy new year! This week’s episodes of TBTL brought tears of (mostly) joy to our misaligned glass eyes. Ann is back from LA, and successfully avoided taking a bite of her adorable nephew who definitely isn’t a corndog. Bobby is remembering a pile of quarters he tried to launder figuratively at a literal laundromat. Meredith is starting a new chapter of her life, for some reason in Detroit. And Mike is riding one of his bikes, and then another, and then another past a cute girl’s house, because it’s either this, or dropping his pants again.

We didn’t set out to talk about our own regrets this week, but a few slipped out anyway. Enjoy!

In the spirit of TBTL’s ending the year with an airing of personal regrets, we thought we’d join in! But then we remembered that we don’t have any regrets. So instead, here’s one of our favorite clip shows from 2017 all about times when our usually lovable TBTL hosts let the Big Dog out, with plenty of regret to go around. Enjoy!

Our original synopsis from July 21, 2017:

#239: Fifty cents and a frowny face

Step on up to the bar, order a shot and a beer from the tough-as-nails lady wearing the cat sweatshirt, and get ready to embrace your rage, because this month’s clip show is all about the Big Dog. Luke is famous for his temper, so Ann and Christy are here to share some memorable TBTL times when things got … a little heated. Mostly, we try to answer the question, ‘Is Luke a jerk, or the best friend ever?’ Along the way, we break down the original Big Dog story, critique Andrew’s handling of a difficult bartender, and agree that Luke will probably never get a job with the Seattle Bureau of Tourism. Plus, Christy’s dad started an “extreme counseling” business (it involves non-contact taekwondo), and it’s kind of awesome. Here’s a handy list of what we learned:

1) It’s probably not about you

2) When The Mummy is the voice of reason, something has gone terribly wrong

3) Don’t awaken Christy’s righteous fury unless you want your tires slashed

4) NEVER TOUCH THE BOUNCER

It’s time for the second in an occasional series of LRB Best Of clip shows, and this time Christy and Mike are getting together to talk about some memorable moments from everybody’s favorite* LRB host, Ann. We’ve got a trilogy of rants that include two different types of fingers, a “toilet seat too far”, a voice crush that led to us getting in trouble with Luke, and an impromptu commercial read that Mike insists stole his comedic voice. Plus, we finally find out how he really feels about Ann’s dreamcatcher.

*Ann feels extremely embarrassed to be writing this about herself, because it’s definitely not true

Join the entire LRB gang—including Phyllis!—for the 2017 edition of Little Red Bandwagon’s Very Special Christmas Special. From M&Ms to mac & cheese and apparel to (ahem) adult items, this year’s Secret Santa will keep you guessing to the end, or even longer if you’re Mike. Plus, hear how Ann’s co-workers rallied for an “It’s a Wonderful Life” moment, minus the almost-suicide part. It may only be tangentially related to TBTL, but we promise it’s fun, and there’s room for everyone.

Note: There is some adult-themed content in this episode, thanks mostly to Jeremy. This is why we can’t have nice things.

Happy holidays!

It was a crowded week of Entitled Etiquette, mourning dive bars, and sea urchin (in a really mushroom-y sauce), so TBTL power commenters Mike, Ann, and Christy have geared up in ¾ length, slightly-too-small running pants (that make our butts look amazing), to break it all down for you. Along the way, we develop a new dating app, debate chocolate croissants vs raisin rolls, and agree that the Mortgage Professor probably doesn’t understand his shortcomings. Mike’s making 2001: A Space Odyssey references and Christy reminisces over a vehicle that was a magnet for suicidal animals, while Ann semi-meanly points out her latest pronunciation pet peeve. But no matter what any imminent Executive order may say, please remember that we can’t let the Pantone terrorists win.

“You cannot sing ‘parum pum pum pum’ and make it sound sexy and soulful. It just sounds stupid.”

It’s the holiday season, so we thought we’d dig into the world of TBTL and Christmas (fear not, non-Christians – you’re welcome, too!). Christy and Ann are ready to share their thoughts on everything from loud ringing bells to NORAD’s Santa Watch. Luke’s obsession with Christmas music leads us into a long discussion of our own likes and dislikes. Jen is once again proven to be our spirit animal. The story of Luke’s first adult Christmas makes us feel warm and fuzzy. Ann spreads a family story that we’re sure her brother will appreciate. Plus, nativity shenanigans, problematic cookie exchanges, and two wonderful traditions in the Wise family. And we discover a shocking fact about Zac Efron that makes us feel better about our impending mortality.

P.S. Sorry this show is so long, but it’s mostly because we put a massive bonus clip at the end that we couldn’t bear to leave out. Also, we talked a lot.

Fueled by snacks from Philly (thanks Bob!), Bobby, Ann and Mike recap the latest week of TBTL, including Monday’s three-hour leviathon, Luke’s half-words, Andrew “The Human Blanket” and more . Plus, Bobby brings a drug-fueled Cup-date, Mike explains how those Twig & Berries mattresses get you, and Ann googles “Smug Wendy” so you don’t have to. (Really, don’t do it. At least not at work.)

Ann and Bobby kick off LRB’s December to Podmember with a cornucopia of clips from LRB past that are even more satisfying than a six-course soccer snack and a side of mystery dairy. We’ve got one of our Phyllis phaves, an Aaron who was naughty, an Aaron who was nice, a mile-high Meredith and a couple clips of Mike. And of course, dazzling interstitial commentary we know you’ll like. Enjoy!