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Phyllis Fletcher joins Mike for a one on one episode where they play and discuss a clip from the radio days in 2008. Luke has his HS girlfriend on to talk about the proms they attended, then Jen tells the story of the bizarre junior/senior banquet at Jesus Creek. Then Phyllis and Mike swap stories about their own prom experiences. Also, Christy's future in Seattle politics is discussed.

Break out your 90’s fashion, rev up your awesome minivan, and refresh your knowledge of speed stacking as Mike and Ann are joined by special guest co-host and Texas firecracker Hillary Livingston Butler for this week’s TBTL Week in Review. We’re defending suburbia, trying to remain calm about alphabetical picnic details, and shaking our heads over Luke’s continued ability to avoid completing his Thrive process. We also learn new and interesting things about all three of our hosts, although Mike’s totally wins (the second one, not the first one).

Hop in your New Dodge and turn up your podcatcher—Meredith, Bobby and special guest Stu the StuBot Newman (#10imperfectsips) present selections from a special summer jamz (with a z) playlist sure to make you the coolest kid at the Hector Community Pool. One thing is for sure: This is NOT your Grandpappy Walsh’s Song of the Summer.

All of the songs featured on today’s show (plus many more we didn’t have time to talk about) are available on our LRB Summerjamz Spotify playlist.

Get that Don’t Be Radicchio™ Salad ready and don’t forget the side of freshly over-crisped cheese crisps—this week’s LRB Week in Review is sure to work up an appetite. Bobby, Meredith and Mike try to remember who used which towel, pick up some sweet moves from a wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tube man (that they may or may not think is on fire), and learn to never get in a feud with a man who writes revenge raps for a (small portion of his, we hope) living.

Plus: Tangent TV talk, a stupid pet name, why dress codes matter, and a passing mention of a song contest run by a guy who celebrates the music of Donovan, and a guy who just did a 180° on Canadian pseudo-reggae 2014 hit abomination “Rude.”

Namaste, friends. This week, Ann and Mike are finding inner peace and tranquility under the guidance of Bay Area Ten and yoga instructor Megan Keane. Unfortunately, in today’s TBTL clip peace and tranquility are in short supply, as Luke’s Big Dog strains at the leash after a prolonged and frustrating run-in with the KIRO IT department. Tensions run high in the studio as Andrew tries (mostly unsuccessfully) to diffuse the situation. Then we witness the birth of an important TBTL institution.

Make sure your phone is fully charged, you’re wearing comfy shoes, and that you watch where you’re going, because it’s time to join Jigglypuff, Meowth and Abra—I mean Ann, Meredith and Christy—for an all-ladies edition of LRB. Although the week was dominated by TBTL Pokémon Expedition 2016, we have plenty of other topics to talk about, including expensive food, cat management, well-meaning but essentially clueless Canadian singers, and guys who get creepy with hairstylists. Also, Meredith reveals a genius idea for her new life as a criminal mastermind and Christy asks whether it would be weird to show up unannounced at Andrew’s apartment.

Ah, summer. The kids are out of school, the pool is ready to go, and hot, hazy days are followed by warm, breezy evenings.  What could be better than a beer, a brat and a ballgame? Mike and Ann are ready to roll back the roof at Safeco Field and talk a little baseball. TBTL baseball, that is. We’ve compiled a collection of clips that involve going to the game, getting on the field, hanging out with Ten friends, and one unfortunate story that probably still has Andrew waking up in a cold sweat.  We promise you don’t need to be a sports fan to enjoy this one.

Mike “You’d Make a Good Santa” Frizzell, Ann “ecstatic ex-president” Lundholm and Meredith “Texas Memorabilia” Mahan take a break from their PBS special of scavingly brilliant political satire to unjam the LRB Roomba in your latest TBTL Week in Review. Could Luke be the new Charles Kuralt? Could Mike be the new Steve Nelson? Could Phil Collins be the new Duff? All this, and Song of the Summer: There can only be three. This episode sponsored by Mike’s Seattle Marines MasterCard.

Chicago- and Gay Ten Kim Marsin joins Bobby and Mike for a look back at a heartfelt conversation from 2012, in which Luke and Andrew talk about bullying thanks to an unexpected segue from comic strips. We also dive into how TBTL handles politics and tragic events like the recent Pulse Night Club shooting in Orlando. On a lighter note, Bobby and Kim both just officiated weddings, and Andrew suggests that it probably didn’t take long for Tom Hanks to spike that damn volleyball in the bone zone.

Be sure to listen to the end for a bonus story from Mike about the only time he was bullied by someone other than his brother.

And after you’re done, go listen to Melissa Etheridge’s song Pulse, and re-watch Erik Jagger’s animation of the classic “Oops the Dirty Monster” clip.

Join Bobby, Christy and Meredith on LRB’s soybean-bike-powered podvessel as they traverse terrible game fishing, navigate poor ethical decisions, and plunge through the depths of a “captain’s log” jam, if you know what I mean. Plus, Christy is punchy, Bobby is making popovers, and Meredith has a martini strategy she can teach you next time someone else invites you over to her house on short notice. Oh, and spoiler alert: the internet loves adorable cats.