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 on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourp...
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 57 min
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 check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we s...
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social an...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @your...
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltim Follo...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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 and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpal...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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, The Materialists, How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action). But we also mention movies that are already ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on...
May 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min
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-Stars on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic they should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky:...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social an...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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! Like the show? Rate The Complete Guide to Everything 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and let us know what...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min
The Nintendo Switch 2 was announced this week and we’re asking the big questions: Will Princess Peach get a new dress? Are Bowser’s spikes sharper? Plus more Tim airport stories. 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-Stars on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpalt...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Two of the most fashionable men on earth tell all! This week we share everything we know about men's fashion: shirts, pants, the whole deal. Shoes, too. 🌏 Get the exclusive NordVPN deal now at → https://nordvpn.com/GUIDE Try risk-free with the 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌️ For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Dollars to donuts, we’re talking about donuts. Cake or yeast, we cover both! And if you think we don’t talk about which donuts are our favorites, you’ve got donuts for brains. Also, Tim gets new shoes, the Pope’s back, and Tim's embarrassing experience attempting baseball commentary as a child. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate The Complete Guide to Everything 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic they sh...
Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Are you aware that some people take plants, things that usually grow outside, and actually bring them indoors into their homes for aesthetic purposes? Strange but true. This week, we discuss houseplants. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: ...
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Despite the recent hostilities, many Americans still love Canadians, especially Canadians like Dan Aykroyd. This week we're talking about one of the Blues Brother himself and his various turns on both the big and small screen. Also, we make a number of old man complaints. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate The Complete Guide to Everything 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic they should check out next. Fo...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 6 min
We were all set to record an episode about Dan Aykroyd this week, and then Tom got to talking about a magic show he went to and well, that just led to more talk about other magic shows we've been to and, long story short, this episode is about magic shows. Our sincere apologies to Mr. Aykroyd. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.socia...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min
This week we’re joined by Master Drummer™ Tim for a deep dive on all of Tom’s questions about learning to play the drums. Tim reveals insider secrets about drumsticks, crimes committed by famous drummers in front of Tim, and the world of expensive and exotic snare drums. Also discussed are murder mystery weekends, how to very easily get away with a murder and an illiterate teacher. 🌏 Get the exclusive NordVPN deal now at → https://nordvpn.com/GUIDE Try risk-free with the 30-day money-back guara...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min
You seem like you could use a nice relaxing soak. Hop in the tub and listen to us discuss all things baths. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min
With Valentine’s Day drawing near, we’re feeling like heart-eyed romantics this week and discussing Marriage Proposals. Should you do it the old fashioned way, on the Jumbotron at a local professional sports match, or the new fangled way with a Proposal Coordinator who’ll put your family in disguises? We discuss all this and whether you should get us involved in your proposal too. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate The C...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 6 min
There's a conspiracy theory that most of the activity on the internet is actually generated by bots (robots) and AI. But hey wait a minute -- this theory was originally POSTED on the internet, so maybe a bot wrote it?? This week, we (two human men who are definitely NOT bots) discuss. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Ins...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Ventriloquist, crash test, ballistics, there are a lot of different kinds of dummies out there today and you don’t want to buy the wrong one for the wrong job. Don’t worry, we know a lot about dummies. We even know a little bit about the biggest dummy of them all. 🌏 Get the exclusive NordVPN deal now at → https://nordvpn.com/GUIDE Try risk-free with the 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌️ For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate ...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min
This week we remember David Lynch, a genius and the best kind of weird dude, and Bob Uecker, a different type of genius and another great weird dude. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 7 min
It used to be that doomsday bunkers were only an option for megalomaniac dictators, but nowadays they can be yours starting at just $20,000! This week we’re exploring the options that are out there for the person simultaneously afraid that the world is going to end but would still like to be around living inside a tin can if it does. We also cover long johns and Betty Boop. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate The Complete...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Popeye, a sailor man who lives either in a frying pan or a garbage can depending on who you believe, has entered the public domain and we're on top of it. So open up a can of spinach, dump it right down your gullet and get ready to learn all about Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, Bluto, Brutus, Ham Gravy and a bunch of other weirdos from the 1920s. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out n...
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We’re looking back at the year that was 2024 this week and deciding if it was truly “brat” or not. Also we spend some time discussing Jay Leno’s recent injuries and appearance on Club Random. [EDITOR'S NOTE: We had some technical gremlins pop up during this remote record, our apologizes for the audio quality occasionally being wonky.] For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Fo...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min
We hope you saved all your holiday shopping for the last minute, because this week we're going through the hottest new toys that all the kids in your life will surely be asking for. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynolds Hosted on...
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Throw out those old fuddy-duddy church records, because this week we’re going over Rolling Stone's list of the best rock and roll Christmas songs, covering classics like Darlene Love's Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) , Run DMC's Christmas in Hollis , and Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You. Also, we discuss the current drone situation in New Jersey and whether or not everyone should freak out or not. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE P...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min
When you're a kid, sometimes it snows so much that you don't have to go to school and it rules because you get to do whatever you want. Nowadays that happens less, since everyone has computers and people hate fun. This week, two old men reminisce about snow days of yore. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic we should check out next. Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourp...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min
