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...
Oct 08, 2017•1 hr 4 min
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....
Oct 01, 2017•1 hr 4 min
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....
Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 2 min
“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...
Sep 18, 2017•1 hr 3 min
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....
Sep 10, 2017•1 hr 3 min
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....
Sep 04, 2017•1 hr 7 min
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...
Aug 27, 2017•1 hr 11 min
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 Hoste...
Aug 20, 2017•1 hr 4 min
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 Edin...
Aug 14, 2017•1 hr 5 min
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/t...
Aug 07, 2017•1 hr 8 min
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...
Jul 30, 2017•1 hr 7 min
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....
Jul 24, 2017•1 hr 8 min
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....
Jul 16, 2017•1 hr 5 min
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? R...
Jul 10, 2017•1 hr 6 min
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....
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 3 min
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....
Jun 25, 2017•1 hr 5 min
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....
Jun 18, 2017•1 hr 10 min
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....
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 4 min
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....
Jun 04, 2017•1 hr 4 min
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....
May 28, 2017•1 hr 2 min
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....
May 22, 2017•1 hr 4 min
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....
May 14, 2017•1 hr 3 min
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 mor...
May 07, 2017•1 hr 2 min
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....
May 01, 2017•1 hr 3 min
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....
Apr 24, 2017•1 hr 5 min
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....
Apr 17, 2017•1 hr 6 min
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....
Apr 10, 2017•1 hr 1 min
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....
Apr 02, 2017•1 hr 4 min
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 App...
Mar 27, 2017•1 hr 2 min
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 wee...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 19 min
