The Complete Guide to Everything

Every year people dress up in costumes for Halloween, but nobody knows why. That mystery goes unsolved in this episode, but we do talk about costumes we've dressed in, the most popular 2017 costumes and the reason why the MASH theme song is so depressing. Tom also sees a favorite old piano man at a television taping.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, another installment of Myths & Legends: Men in Black. Tim has trouble differentiating fantasy (the Men in Black movies) with reality (the men in black who visit people after UFO sightings and are aliens, government agents, and/or robots) but Tom does his best to fill him in on this very real menace.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody should ever rob a bank. Let's get that out of the way. That includes you, dear listener. But the sad truth is that there are some sickos out there that rob banks all the time. Thousands of times a year, in fact. This week we talk about all things bank robbery related, from passing notes to the teller to hiring the right getaway driver.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, HOLD the foods? I don’t think so! That’s right, you’ve guessed it, this week we’re talking about Whole Foods. The latest acquisition from bald-headed mastermind Jeff Bezos. Also we solve a listener email from a vegan looking to use dating apps to make vegan friends.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re back from the United Kingdom having conquered one of Tim’s biggest fears: Sunday Roast. We’ve finally been to one and have a lot of thoughts about them, which we talked about into microphones and recorded and turned into this episode.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Hey, what’s on the boob tube?” That’s the question on everybody’s mind this time of year, and luckily you have Tim and Tom to guide you through the new fall TV offerings. With the help of a little website called TV Guide dot com (perhaps you’ve heard of it?), we take you through literally every new show on network TV this year, except for the shows we didn’t have time to get to.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you call them chips or crisps, these things are delicious. This week we're talking about it all: different flavors of chips, history of chips and those weird low-fat chips that made oil seep out of your butt. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in a van is no longer considered hitting absolute rock bottom and we're gonna talk about it. This is also Tim's last episode as a single man and serves as his bachelor party.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zack, Kelly, Slater, Jesse, Lisa and Screech (and to a lesser extent, Tori) are the teens who inspired a generation to go to school, eat hamburgers served by a magician, abuse caffeine pills, line up at the mall to score tickets to George Michael concerts, build AI robots (but only bring them around once in a while), cheat on each other with each other, make fake IDs to sneak into over-18 dance clubs, start bands that only play weird 80s ballads at school dances, hold radio legend Casey Kasem in bizarrely high regard, call their distracted fathers using giant cell phones to ask "Is this the only way I can get through to you?" and constantly display disgusting levels of disrespect towards their beleaguered school principals. This week we're talking about the whole Bayside gang from Saved By The Bell.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about one of the fastest hedgehogs around, Sonic. He's everybody's favorite little ring-collecting blue guy to draw disturbing pictures of and post to the internet. We discuss Sonic's origins, what kind of kids own each video game system and Michael Jackson. We also solve a problem about a couple dogs that is so disturbing that we almost end this show forever.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can’t live with it, can’t live without it. That’s right, we’re talking about The Sun. That big ol’ ball o’ fire way up there in the sky. How high up in the sky is it exactly? Who put it there? Is there any danger of it ever falling down? Those are all good questions, but mostly we talk about the upcoming solar eclipse and how otherwise boring the sun is. We also solve a listener problem concerning how to confront a boyfriend who chews with their mouth open.COME SEE US LIVE! We're coming to Edinburgh (Sept 13, 2017) and London (Sept 15 and 16, 2017). Get tickets at tcgte.com/tour.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all love food, but what about all that stuff we put on our food that isn't quite food, but makes the food we love even better? Yes, that's right, clearly we're talking about condiments. What are condiments? Which condiments are the best, and which are the pits? We'll answer all those questions and more, and learn a lot about the Spanish American War on this week's episode. COME SEE US LIVE! We're coming to Edinburgh (Sept 13, 2017) and London (Sept 15 and 16, 2017). Get tickets at tcgte.com/tour.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re talking all about the road! More specifically, taking trips on it. What makes a trip a road trip as opposed to just a regular trip? Is it okay to pee in a bottle instead of pulling over? Those and other classy questions are answered. Tim also tells a very long story about scones and then doesn’t even say if the scones were good or not. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about our good friend Chris Nolan and the movies he's made, in a rare insider's look at Hollywood (Tinseltown). Also, Tom discusses a very serious problem he's been dealing with.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interested in leaving your old life behind for a life on the run, like friends of the show D.B. Cooper and Whitey Bulger? We'll tell you how. But first we'll need to talk a bit about lil' stinkers.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wanna learn about today's hottest new teen fads? Great news! Two men in their mid-30s are here to explain everything you need to know about fidget spinners, slime and dabbing. We also solve problems from someone who hates dining with his in-laws and a vegetarian who gets mocked at work.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Get 10% off your first purchase by going to squarespace.com and using offer code GUIDE.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The iPhone came out 10 years ago, and boy oh boy, what a long strange trip it's been. This week we discuss the origins of the iPhone, our memories of its announcement and the way it changed the world around us. We also talk about Harrison Ford a lot.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re talking about the name on everyone’s lips in Tinseltown: Little Ronnie Howard. He’s not Opie anymore, he’s a big time Hollywood director that is taking over one of the new Star Track movies.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking plants, and not the kind that the government puts in place to keep an eye on you. We also solve a problem from an accidental dog caregiver who doesn't like the attention his dog gets.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim has returned from a trip to Europe, and boy does he want to talk about the airports he flew into and out of. But first we discuss bringing suits to dry cleaners and try to make sense of the novelty t-shirts of the 1990s.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toothbrushing, showering, deodorant, when will it end? This week we're talking about the stuff you have to do to participate in polite society, namely cleaning yourself, you animal. Also, Tim complains about tourists.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about Wonder Woman, the star of the brand new movie called "Wonder Woman." Tom explains the origins of the character and Tim asks a bunch of dumb questions. But first, they talk about Broadway musicals and useless robots.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the interest of equal time, this week we’re talking about fake meat. Not just your grandpa’s veggie patties either. To hell with your grandpa’s veggie burgers actually. We’re talking veggie burgers that bleed baby! And meat that you can grow in a lab, or print out of a printer. It’s all kinda gross and weird, but so is regular meat so it’s all the same to us.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to two beefy dudes chew the fat about meat. From Tim's tales of his time working at a butcher shop to Tom's list of the best meats, we cover it all. Also, we discuss the convoluted plot of an exciting new video game. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Tom discusses the problems he’s having with his home life and Tim talks about his desire to sleep outside.Also we talk about laundromats, having your underwears stolen, Iron Butterfly, dryer fires, dry cleaning, bleach, new Febreeze scents, Tim goes through a list of how often you should launder things, and long distance phone calls. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LET'S TALK TOILETS! This week Tom is very excited to talk about toilets for some reason, and Tim graciously lets him do so, for a very long time. We also discuss a highfalutin who refuses to serve regular coffee.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Board games, sometimes known as “bored games” are games you play when you are bored. But what qualifies as a board game? Are cards a board game? What are the best board games? All of these questions and more are answered this week.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla, which we think is really great despite the fact that neither of us can afford to buy one. We also solve a problem from a twin who is looking to get up to some tricks.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about Elon Musk sending two knuckleheads to the moon before getting to the heart of the matter: the difference between quick serve restaurants, fast casual dining, and fine dining. Along the way we learn about the fancy places Tom has eaten dinner and Tim slanders the entire city of Boston. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about the teen TV show sensation, Riverdale. It's a show about cool teens based on a comic about lame teens, and resident Archie expert Tim explains everything about it to Tom (with minor spoilers). We also talk about stealing McGriddles from McDonald's, which nobody should ever do.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we decide to give back. That’s right, it’s yet another episode where all we do is solve your dang problems. We solve problems relating but not limited to: parents who don’t want you to bring your laptop on the plane even though you want to bring your laptop on the plane, naming children and polishing your resume. Also this week Tim talks about navigating supermarkets in a post-iPhone world. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We did a live episode in Austin, Texas during SXSW with our good friend Dan Deacon! It was ostensibly about "scams" but things went off the rails and got weird very quickly. Among other things, we talk about gross shenanigans at work, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and we solve a couple problems from a very nice, patient man.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Start your free trial today at squarespace.com and enter offer code GUIDE to get 10% off your first purchase.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re talking about a man so famous they made an entire movie about him. The movie and man in question? Logan, aka Wolverine. Also this week we talk butts on Instagram, MGM Studios, American Gladiators, children meeting Darth Vader, Tom’s replies to emails, and Rosario Dawson.This week's episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter. Post jobs for free at ZipRecruiter.com/FIRST.This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron. Get your first three meals free, with free shipping, by going to blueapron.com/guide.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hats. We all wear 'em but what do we REALLY know about them? This week we're talkin' all things hats, including unveiling our official, scientific list of Top Ten Hats.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking all about the latest discovery from NASA and it ain't that girls go to Jupiter to get more stupider. It's that there's a bunch of planets nearby that we totally didn't even notice until just now. Are they habitable? How long will it take to get to them? All of these questions and more are answered in the vaguest terms possible. Also Tom shaves his head by accident and we solve a listener problem concerning not having enough work to do at work. We're coming to SXSW in Austin, Texas on March 11! Tickets are on sale now at tcgte.com/tourFor full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, because it's Presidents' Day, we're talking about American presidents. There's no way this could go off the rails, right? Also, we talk about Popeye, Billy Joel and Voltron, as one would expect when discussing American history.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looney Tunes! Merry Melodies! They're two different things! That's just one of the many thing you'll learn in this episode. Granted, we don't discuss what the differences are but it's been a long week, what do you want from us?Also we solve a listener problem from a bartender concerning their fellow bartender's terrible fake New England accent.If that's not enough, we also announce that we're coming to SXSW in Austin, Texas on March 11! Tickets are on sale now at tcgte.com/tourFor full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know more about the hottest app all the kids are using? You've come to the right place! Listen to two men in their 30s try to explain Snapchat. Also: Tom has a soup-related announcement, we have questions about McDonaldland and we solve a problem from a listener who had her package stolen from a post office.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The episode that everyone has been asking for: Soup. Nature's wettest food. Is it really just food mixed with water, or something more? You'll find out all about that and MORE in this week's episode.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the most important thing in the news right now: the end of the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. But that's not all: we talk about clowns, we talk about elephants, we talk about trapeze artists, we talk about lion tamers... we cover it all! Also, Tom shares some info he learned about the Super Mario Bros movie and as always, the conversation turns to Tom Hanks.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about everyone's favorite TV channel to put on when they can't find anything to watch that isn't HGTV, that's right the Food Network. Tim tries to understand what the plot of Cooks vs. Cons is while Tom tries to wrap his head around how big the supermarket in Supermarket Sweep is. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tim talks about his recent decision to stop eating meat and Tom talks about how much he hates animals. We go through the top 10 reasons to become a vegetarian and have a frank discussion about the rocker Tommy Lee. Also, Tom has a bizarre experience at a screening of a Star Wars movie.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Start your free trial today at squarespace.com and enter offer code GUIDE to get 10% off your first purchase.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter is coming! Ha ha, just like that famous book and television show. Just kidding though, because winter is already here! This week we're talking about the coldest of the seasons for all the wrong reasons; that's right, winter.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this year we went to London, England and recorded a live show called "Being An Adult" and as a special holiday treat we're releasing it to you, a person who probably wasn't in London that night. Special thanks to the wonderful folks at Kings Place (especially Zoe!) who let us be a part of the 2016 London Podcast Festival.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the holiday season, and you know what that means... TOYS! Toys for everyone! This week we discuss all the toys that are worth spending all your free time playing with. Also, Tom has a terrifying series of nightmares and we rave about garbage chutes.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have special guest star Jeff Rosenstock in the studio to tell us all about his glamourous rock n' rock lifestyle. Also we solve a lighthearted problem concerning whether or not to marry someone.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the deal with cowboys? I mean, most of them appear to be full-grown men, not boys, and they certainly aren't cows. Come on, people!This week we talk about what cowboys actually do and how we'd fare out on the range. We also discuss the death of the creator of the Big Mac.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Magic, magic, magic! This week we’re talking about David Blaine, a real magician’s magician. Also one of the few magicians that Tim and Tom have waved at IN PERSON. Hear all about that as well as all of his amazing feats of endurance in this week’s episode.This episode is brought to you by MVMT Watches. Get 15% off today - WITH FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS—by going to mvmtwatches.com/guide. Join the MVMT!If you haven’t heard of them before, Harry's was started by two best friends – Jeff and Andy – who were fed up with being overcharged for razors, so they started their own razor company to give people what they deserve: a great shave at a fair price. Free shipping ends on December 9th, so ACT NOW. Go to Harrys.com right now to get a limited edition holiday shave set while supplies last, and don’t forget to enter code GUIDE at checkout for $5 off.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just in time for the release of the new NES Classic Edition, we talk about the beloved NES game system. Which games were the best? Which games were just for the scummy kids? How the heck did the gun for Duck Hunt work? We show our age and cover it all this week. We also talk about people freaking out about Daylight Savings Time and solve a problem from a listener who doesn't want to commute with her annoying coworker.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boy, what a week. That's why we've decided to try our best to keep our minds off it for at least an hour and talk about the one thing everyone in this world can agree on: Tom Hanks. Starting with movies that aren't even made yet and going all the way back to the beginning, we talk about literally every movie Tom Hanks has ever been in.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.