The Complete Guide to Everything
A weekly podcast where hosts Tim and Tom explore a wide range of topics, from North Korea to Nicolas Cage, aiming to make the world a more informed place. They leave no stone unturned in their quest for knowledge, offering a humorous and educational take on everything under the sun.
Episodes
Halloween Candy
It's Halloween Month™ and this week we're going big and covering one of the main Halloween things: candy. And although we usually spend a fair amount of time talking about candy in most episodes, no matter what the topic, this time the conversation is quite a bit spookier. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on A
Halloween Decorations
It’s Halloween month, and we’re discussing decorations that require a truck, a storage unit, and year-round technical support. We investigate the appeal of Home Depot’s 12-foot skeleton and the people who get up before dawn to buy one. We also consider Spirit Halloween’s extensive fog juice selection and whether fixing broken monsters is actually a fun job. Plus, Tom returns from Spain with COVID,
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Rank Cranks - Candy [Unlocked]
It's mayhem at TCGTE headquarters this week, with scheduling snafus and illness causing all kinds of chaos. We'll be back next week with a new episode, but for now, please enjoy this unlocked Patreon episode from last spring -- "Rank Cranks: Candy."Two of the world's foremost connoisseurs of the sweet stuff put their candy-coated brains together to come up with the definitive
Waiting Rooms
You may think of waiting rooms as just the boring places you sit in while biding your time before heading into the place you really came for, but we're here to tell you you're wrong. Dead wrong.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.
Folding Phones
It used to be only cheap phones could be easily folded in half, but now if you want a phone you can fold it’s gonna cost ya two grand. This week we’re talking about folding phones and wondering if they’re only for dorks, or are they technology that dweebs could be interested in too? We also talk about some other recent dumb tech and an evening of teenage eavesdropping at the Jersey Shore.For full-
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton wrote thousands of songs, gave away millions of books and somehow managed to get everybody to like her. This week Christine joins us to remember her favorite person and discuss Dolly’s music, generosity and ability to play “Yakety Sax” backwards. Also, we have a bad experience with Domino’s, consider the practical limitations of being a ghost and get distracted by someone in the build
Surfing
Get ready to "hang ten" and do various other surfing things, because this week's episode is about riding the waves on those big ol' boards (surfboards). We discuss surfing’s ancient Hawaiian roots, the invention of the surfboard leash, Duke Kahanamoku and all of the Beach Boys’ cool surfing songs.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podc
Sharks
They’re older than trees, older than the rings of Saturn, and covered in thousands of tiny teeth instead of normal scales. That’s right, this week we’re diving deep into the ocean's apex predators: sharks. Are they terrifying man-eaters, or are crocodiles and hippos doing all the actual dirty work? Also, Tim recounts a harrowing tale of bartender gastrointestinal distress, and we question why anyo
Summer Jobs - Part 2
Since we didn't really talk about summer jobs last week, we're spending this episode militantly on-topic. We discuss the weird psychology of group job interviews, the most common summer jobs for teens today and whether the boomers are right that nobody wants to work anymore. Plus, Tim talks about nearly escaping his butcher shop job for the glamorous world of Old Navy and Tom recounts his prowess
Summer Jobs
This week on TCGTE Presents: HOT SUMMER, we’re diving into the classic teen rite of passage: summer jobs. Tim details his storied career slinging meat at a butcher shop, ignoring civic emergency phone calls while listening to Cher's Believe album on loop, and attending a Gallagher show with his ex-girlfriend's family. Plus, we get the facts about the Dave Matthews Band Chicago river boat disaster,
Air Conditioning
It’s summer and we’re hot, so this week we’re talking about air conditioners: how they work, whether they’re actually bad for the environment, and why portable ones with one hose stink. We also invent a better kind of pants pocket for carrying wet spaghetti, celebrate clip-on sunglasses, and explain how a lake can be a battery.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like
Thunderstorms
Things are getting intense during TCGTE's Hot Summer series, as we're tackling Thunderstorms this week. These storms are dangerous and destructive, but luckily we're two of the bravest men around, unafraid to look into the eye of the storm and get to the bottom of what makes them tick.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted
Sunglasses
This week we’re discussing the only glasses that are cool: sunglasses. Plus, Tom recounts his heroic (and highly litigious) days as a teenage lifeguard, we try to decipher the local deli's hot dog cart rental policy, and we explore the bizarre history of sunglasses: from 12th-century Chinese judges hiding their poker faces to the STD symptoms that made dark lenses popular in the 1920s.For full-len
Songs of the Summer 2026
Summer is heating up on TCGTE presents HOT SUMMER, and this week two men who are very plugged into the pop music scene are evaluating the candidates for the 2026 Song of The Summer. Some of the songs are scary, some are boring and lame, but one thing is for sure -- we understand the appeal of all of them and are well equipped to judge which one is the best.For full-length weekly bonus episodes che
Ice Cream
This week, we brave the sweltering NYC summer to tackle summer’s recession-proof treat: Ice cream. We delve into the logistics of the US’s floating WWII ice cream barge, explain why George Washington spent a small fortune on ice cream in 1790, and discuss how bomber pilots turned engine vibrations into dessert. This makes it sound like all we talk about is WWII, but we discuss the present day as w
Summer Movies 2026 - Part 3
We're back with even more movie mayhem as we bring you through Tinseltown's July offerings. We cover cool superhero origin stories like Young Washington, plucky upstarts like Moana and the big Chrissy Nolan epic Odyssey. Mostly though, we're just excited about the fact that Austin Powers is back -- in Verizon commercial form.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like th
Summer Movies 2026 - Part 2
Following backlash on Reddit for our lack of preparation last week, we have instituted a professional course correction for Part 2 of our Summer 2026 Movie Preview: we watched the trailers this time, and we've mapped them into a highly scientific rating system ranging from "Must See" to "Go to Hell."This week, we dive into the upcoming cinematic landscape to debate whether Hugh Jackman is being gr
Summer Movies 2026 - Part 1
Join two of the world's most respected film critics as we walk through all the thrills and chills to be had at your local movie theater this summer! This week we're talking about the May releases (apparently the boneheads out in Tinseltown don't know that May isn't part of summer). We cover Animal Farm, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Hokum, RZA's One Spoon of Chocolate, Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and S
Cathy
This week, we explore the high-anxiety, chocolate-loving world of Cathy, the comic strip that spent 34 years capturing the crushing weight of modern womanhood.Before we analyze the intersection of boomer humor and second-wave feminism, we address the target demographics of the new He-Man movie, the tragic decline of checkout-counter tabloids, and an internet pitch to fuse the three dad hosts of Fu
Nielsen Ratings
It's a classic Sweeps Week episode of TCGTE, so we're talking about the company that measures who's watching and listening to stuff. And how's this for a dramatic plot: Tim has been chosen to be a Nielsen household (a very prestigious honor), making Tom very jealous. Tune in for some classic drama!For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Pod
Jell-o
This week we are diving spoon-first into the history of America's most famous gelatinous dessert. We break down Jell-O's humble beginnings as boiled animal bones, Kraft Heinz’s plan to eliminate artificial dyes, and why Utah consumes twice the national average of green slop.Also: Tim recounts his terrifying encounters with vending machines in London and Boston and the nightmare that is the Sloppy
Greatest Living American Songwriters
The eggheads over at The New York Times put together a list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters in order to get people to get mad on the internet and it worked! This week we're going through the list and lamenting the lack of Billy Joel and Weird Al on it.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast
Eurovision
This week we’re covering a long-time topic request for the contest that made ABBA and Celine Dion famous: The Eurovision Song Contest. Also, Tim recovers from a stomach bug, the latest in deciphering cat’s brains, and a critique of the financial dynamics surrounding the Howard Stern Show's "Whack Pack."For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on App
Magicians
Tom saw a magic show and his mind was so blown that he hasn't talked about anything else for over a week. So this week, we just turned on the microphones and let him go. We talk about a bunch of magicians and magic shows, and much like Val Valentino -- the Masked Magician himself! -- we break the magician's code and reveal some of magic's biggest secrets.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check
Aging
This week Tom turns another year older. We explore the history of birthday parties (a surprisingly recent invention born of 19th century consumerism), the decades-long legal battle over who owned "Happy Birthday to You," and the unsettling data showing you're more likely to die on your birthday. Also: the latest update to the Meet the Parents’ franchise.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check
Caverns
This week, we take the show underground (LITERALLY!) after we experienced the splendor of the subterranean world. We talk about the difference between caves and caverns, how certain caves are a part of show business, and the surprisingly bloody history of the Kentucky Cave Wars.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acas
Artemis II
It's been 54 years since anyone's been to the moon and we're finally sending people back up there. Well, near the moon. This week we break down the Artemis II mission, NASA's first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit since 1972, featuring the crew's Severance Halloween costumes, the Canadian who got a free ride, and one astronaut's prophetic tweet about dreaming of lunar orbit. Also: Tom's harrow
Pranks
Hot on the heels of April Fools' Day, we're being mischievous little imps and causing all sorts of trouble with our pranks. We talk about the best pranks ever pranked, whether or not pranks are mean and/or dumb, and recall some of the infuriating pranks played on us over the years.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on A
Ryan Gosling
This week we're talking about everyone's favorite Canadian Goose, Ryan Gosling. We cover his early days corrupting children on the Mickey Mouse Club alongside Justin Timberlake, his commitment to gaining 60 pounds in for a role he promptly got fired from, and why he might be the only guy left who can carry a movie on pure charm alone.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreo
Medieval Times
This week we're talking about Medieval Times. Not the actual times, but the place people go in modern times to eat food with their hands and watch people dressed as knights fight each other on horses for couple hours. They also give out paper crowns to everybody, not just kids.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast
Looksmaxxing
Now that it’s just the boys again, we’re mogging on all of the softmaxxers this week. You know the type, the ones that don’t even bonesmash. This week we’re diving into the strange, sometimes okay, but often sad world of Looksmaxxing.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
Trios
Tim is back and the gang's all here! This week Christine sticks around for one more episode to discuss Trios with Tim & Tom, and things get strangely chaotic. We go through famous trios in history and pop culture, and talk about what Tim got up to during his parental leave. A trio talkin' trios, what could be better than that?For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Li
Dating Etiquette
This week we take a look into the ever-shifting world of dating etiquette: the 3-3-3 Rule, the dangers of becoming a "yap-trapper," and why the 1996 film Swingers is to blame for your relationship problems. Plus, a trip back to Elizabethan England to learn about the "armpit apple.”Also: subway baseball teens, the "mystique" of non-New York area codes, and why you should never brag about dating a m
Waiting in Line
It’s something everyone has to do sooner or later, unless you’re wealthy, and that’s waiting in a line. But did you know that the idea of “lines” or “queues” is a modern invention? This week we discuss the pain that is waiting in a line as well as the ethics around cutting, fast passes, multi-lane lines, taking a number, and more. Also, a news report on the price of ketchup.For full-length weekly
Pigeons
Pigeons are funny little guys you may have seen walking or even flying around. Some people hate them, some people like them, some people judge each individual pigeon on its own merit. This week we talk about NYC’s official bird and we solve some problems concerning airplane encounters and corporate confidence.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us
Umbrellas
Stop being a Victorian fuddy-duddy and open up that umbrella inside, baby! This week we’re disrupting everything you thought you knew about umbrellas. Also, a look at the patent process and Tom gets an app for Dumbasses personally recommended to him.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
90s Daytime Talk Shows - Part Deux
Despite covering THREE 90s Daytime Talk Show hosts last week, there are still more! This week we talk Montel, Donahue, Sally Jesse, Maury, and Geraldo (not the Rico Suave one). Also, we solve a couple of listener problems concerning Staycations and Grocery Store Over-Familiarity.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Aca
90s Daytime Talk Shows
This week Christine and Tom discuss the trashiest era of daytime talk shows: the early 1990s. We’re talking’ Jerry Springer, Jenny Jones and “the voice of Gen X” Ricki Lake. Also, we solve listener problems concerning a potential Transylvanian wedding and a workplace donut dilemma.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on A
Supermarkets
Christine joins Tom this week to discuss her favorite place: Supermarkets. We discuss the various psychological tricks they use, Christine shares a truly harrowing milk story and we solve a listener’s problem with their in-office Sausage Fest.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 in
CES 2026
The Consumer Electronics Show happened this week, and we’re here to fill you in on all of the latest advances in toilets, vacuums, and knives. We also discuss the new Lego Smart Brick, folding displays, and Trap Houses.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.
Biohacking
Want to optimize your body's performance by doing a bunch of weird things? Well then, it's time to start biohacking, baby! This week we're talking through all the ways people are living their best lives through cold plunges, pills and unusual coffee drinks.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/priva
2025 Year-in-Review
We’re still in the Holiday grindset this week and going over the year that was. We discuss what the kids are into (Labubu and saying 6-7), what the adults are into (the Megan 2.0 dance) and make a startling prediction for 2026. Also: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engagement, First American Pope, Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal, Anora, Portable Saunas, Cold Plunge, Oasis Reunion, TikTok Sale, The Floor,
Christmas Cards
It just wouldn't be the holiday season if we didn't send pieces of folded up paper with well-wishes to everyone we know. This week we're talking about Christmas cards, and please brace yourself for some scorching hot takes about this controversial topic.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
Holiday Toys 2025
This week we’re discussing the hottest Holiday Toys of 2025. We’re talking Labubus, Nintendo Switch 2, LEGO Minifig Vending Machine, Bitzees, Hatchimals, DJ Furby, and a bunch of other stuff that sounds made-up. Also, we consider switching to whale oil for the winter.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acas
Secret Santa
Shhhh... keep your voice down! This week we're talking about Secret Santa, and the last thing we need is someone blabbing about it all over town. You know that thing where you buy a co-worker or friend a gift anonymously for some reason? Yeah, that's the topic this week, but keep it under your hat.We also solve a problem for an enterprising young man who sent a theme song along with his email. Tha
Eyeglasses
Can you read this? If not, you might need glasses. This week we’re talking about spectacles, bifocals, and progressives. We also discuss the history of eyewear, from Nero watching gladiators through an emerald to what makes X-Ray specs work. Also, we once again consider going to the Sphere.NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! Check out store.tcgte.com for shirts, hats, mugs and more!For full-length weekly bon
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so this week we are discussing the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. We dive into the history of the event, from the years when they let live tigers from the zoo roam the streets to the time Popeye dumped hundreds of gallons of water on the crowd.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podc
Daylight Saving Time
Ripped from the headlines, just two weeks after it ended, we're discussing Daylight Saving Time. Nobody's quite sure why we do it, people seem to hate it and it kinda messes things up for a few days, but only Richard Nixon was brave enough to do something about it and look what happened to him.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcast
Jury Duty
In a real “ripped from the headlines” episode, Tim has jury duty this week. Also, we discuss who would be the better cult leader and generally just hang out in cyberspace.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.
Spiders
Halloween Month™ may be over, but we still have some creepy crawly stuff we wanna talk about. Tom has a lot to say about spiders and a lot of myths he wants to bust, so sit back and let him regale you with tales of our eight-legged 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 infor
Sleep Paralysis
Whether it’s The Old Hag, the Hat Man, the Greys, demons, or just some guy sitting on your chest, no one likes to wake up and find they can’t move. It’s inconvenient at best and horrifying at worst. For our Halloween Month finale, we’re talking all about sleep paralysis, lucid dreaming, lawnmower videos. Also, we discuss the scariest episode of Ghost Adventures yet.For full-length weekly bonus epi
Aleister Crowley
Halloween Month™ continues with a discussion of the famous occultist, poet, mountaineer and fancy little rich boy Aleister Crowley -- a guy who practiced black magic and eventually went on to haunt the members of Led Zeppelin.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.
Curses
“Curses to you!” Is what you WON’T be saying after you listen to this week’s episode, all about Curses! Halloween Month continues this week as we discuss why we call swears curses and what actual curses are out there ruining peoples’ days. We talk about the Hope Diamond, the 27 Club, the Kennedy Curse, and Tim’s Ke$ha/Jeopardy synchronicity. Also, we catch up with what the Venga Boys have been up
The Boogeyman
We're kicking off Halloween Month™ with just about the scariest thing you can imagine: The Boogeyman. He's always lurking in the shadows, in your closet or under your bed, so there's a pretty good chance he'll grab you and kill you one day. Listen to this episode so you know what to expect when it happens to you.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate
Hobbies - Part 2
Your favorite Hobbyists are back to discuss hobbies that were recommended to them by a fancy computer. Will we learn new and exciting hobbies, or are their brains too hard at this point?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.
Hobbies - Part 1
Two of America's foremost hobbyists are here to tell you all about the thing we're most passionate about: hobbies. What are the good ones? What are the bad ones? Which ones make you look coolest? The answers may surprise you.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.
Snoring
It’s raining, it’s pouring, Tim & Tom are snoring? Well Tim is at least. This week we’re talking about sawing logs and playing the nose trumpet, that’s right we’re talking snoring. We discuss the three biggest celebrity snorers and Tom’s ear crystals are loose.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.c
Physical Media
Despite living in an increasingly digital world, many cool people (like us) are going back to physical media sources -- you know, stuff you can really feel. This week we're talking about CDs, records, DVDs, Blu Rays and MiniDiscs because we're old bores who like the way things used to be.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Host
Pizza Hut
One of 90s America’s finest Italian restaurants, Pizza Hut, is staging a comeback. They’ve got the red cups, they’ve got the Tiffany lamps, but what about the salad bar? What about Stuffed Crust? What about Gorbachev? Also, we take a look into an alternate reality where the boys from Entourage take on Osama bin Laden.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show?
Keys
Keys: we need them to access the important things in our lives, but what do we really know about them? This week we bravely take out our own key rings and unlock the mystery of these mysterious objects.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.
Summer Camp
Summer’s almost over but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to go to summer camp with Tim and Tom. This week we talk about our sports summer camp experiences, whether Space Camp produced any real astronauts, and the emergence of adult summer camps. Also, Tim falls down at the playground and gets a boo-boo.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Appl
Toast
Hey, who doesn't love the simple pleasure of crunching on some browned bread? This week we're giving a toast to toast.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.
Ears
We're all ears this week. From shit to wax, we're discussing all the things that get get stuck in these little suckers. Also, a recap from middle-aged boys night.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.
Ozzy Osbourne
This week, Prince of Darkness and all-around nice man Ozzy Osbourne passed away. We discuss his music, his legacy and his cameo in the classic film Austin Powers in Goldmember. Also, Tom recalls the time he met the man himself at a record store.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
Urgent Care
Tom’s on vacation this week and had to make a little trip to the local Urgent Care.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.
Superman
Superman's back, and he's not your grandpappy's Kryptonian. The Man of Steel is in the news this week, thanks to a new movie and a new woke attitude. We delve into the history of the character and ask if people are ready for this radically new version of Superman who is optimistic and cares about people.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on App
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos got married this week and the entire world couldn't be happier for him. This week we discuss the man, the myth, the bozo. We also manage to cover a few of his very cool and very real friends that were at his wedding.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.
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Dolly Parton [Pop Everything]
We're digging into the vault for a 2015 episode from the short-lived TCGTE spinoff Pop Everything where we talk about Dolly Parton with fan-favorite friend of the show Christine. We focus on the movies Nine to Five (1980) and Steel Magnolias (1989), but we drink a lot of whiskey and things get a little weird.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us o
Catching The Big Fish
We're unfortunately unable to record a new episode of TCGTE this week, so instead we're bringing you a fun episode of our Patreon series Books: The Podcast where we discuss the book Catching The Big Fish by David Lynch. We also talk a lot about drugs and how we're afraid of them.We'll be back next week with a new episode of The Complete Guide To Everything.For full-length weekly bonus episodes che
Brian Wilson
This week Tim lost his wristwatch, but that wasn’t the only sad thing that happened. Brian Wilson, the genius behind The Beach Boys, died at age 82. We discuss his music and legacy, especially Pet Sounds and Smile, as well as the time Tim pretended to be a rich person in order to meet him.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hos
JFK Assassination
Tom's back from a fact-finding trip to Dallas, Texas where he visited the site of John F. Kennedy's assassination and he's very close to cracking the case wide open. Were there multiple shooters? Was Oswald a patsy? Is this episode actually sponsored by the Battery Daddy?For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See
Self-Checkout
Have you ever been out shopping and thought to yourself, "Hey, this is really great, but I wish the store I'm shopping at and paying money to would put me to work"? Well buddy, do we have the thing for you! This is one episode you won't want to "check out" of!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/pr
Summer Movies 2025 - Pt. 2
This week we continue our deep dive into this summer's most anticipated movies, including F1, M3GAN 2.0 and the new Superman reboot. Listen to this episode so you're not utterly humiliated by showing up at the multiplex without knowing the names of all the cool movies.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See aca
Summer Movies 2025 - Pt. 1
Blockbuster season’s upon us and we’ve got all the “dirt” on this summer’s biggest movies, compiled directly from information available about them on the internet! We’re talking Thunderbolts*, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Lilo & Stitch (Live Action), From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (do not call it by any other name), The Phoenician Scheme, Th
Grunge
Dust off your flannel and crank up your distortion pedals -- this week we're talking 90s grunge music. Who were the cool bands and who were the poseurs? What are the best grunge albums of all time? Were The Toadies a grunge band? This episode will answer every single you have question about this gritty, moody musical genre.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the
Costco
Everyone just loves Costco, but have you ever stopped to ask why? Rather than just sit around wondering, this week one of our hosts actually GOES there! Also, a frank discussion about whether 100 men could take on 1 gorilla.For weekly bonus episodes of Books: The Podcast, Fast Food Fryday, Amazing Facts and more check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate The Complete Guide to Everything 5-Sta
Popes
Popes are in the news this week, so we're turning our investigative eyes towards just what goes on over there in Vatican City. We also share our list of who should be the next pope, and solve a non-pope-related problem from a guy whose wife wants him to throw her a surprise birthday party.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hos
4/20 (aka God's Herb)
This week, it's all about God's Herb, from the origins of the 4/20 legend to the rollout of legal weed in New York. We get into cannabis culture and why most of it sucks, discuss the Grateful Dead and other "weed" bands, and Tim experiments with absinthe.For weekly bonus episodes of The Golden Age of Cinema, Books: The Podcast, Fast Food Fryday, Amazing Facts and more check out the TCGTE Patreon!L
Phobias
There's a lot to be scared of these days, so this week two of the bravest men in history will break down all there is to know about phobias.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.
Nintendo Switch 2
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