Like the famous song says, "Take me out to the ballpark" and this week that's exactly what we're doing: we're taking you, the listener to the ballpark. Don't worry if you don't like sports, a day at the ballpark is about much more than watching some silly game. For example, sometimes you get a bobblehead doll and you can usually buy a large helmet full of nachos for slightly less than $20. We also solve a problem from a woman who thinks her interns need a wakeup call. This episode is sponsored b...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 6 min
I scream, you scream, we all scream for iced… coffee?!?! It turns out that cream isn’t the only cool treat on a nice summer day, you can also ice a coffee. That’s right, you might know coffee as a hot drink but it can also be cold. This week we talk about iced coffee and it’s various new fangled incarnations such as cold brew, nitro brew, etc. You get the idea. If you’re a creator or artist of any kind — podcaster, writer, video creator, etc. — you’ve probably heard us talk about Patreon. Patreo...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Want to listen to two men talk about a glum band for an hour? You've come to the right place! This week we're talking all about Radiohead and their music and tell the story of how they fostered a friendship between the hosts of this very podcast. We also solve a problem from a listener with a car conundrum. This week's episode is sponsored by Openfit. Get a special extended 30-day free trial by texting GUIDE to 303030. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the s...
Jun 09, 2019•1 hr 7 min
You’re the one who won’t still be standing when you listen to this week’s episode all about Sir Elton Hercules John. We haven’t seen the new movie about him but we didn’t need to because we already knew a bunch of stuff about him. Also we should probably warn you that a good chunk of this episode is about his bitter arch-rivalry with Elton John’s sworn frenemy Billy Joel. Head over to Squarespace.com/GUIDE for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GUIDE to save 10% off...
Jun 02, 2019•1 hr 8 min
It's the unofficial start of the summer, so let two aspiring outdoorsmen tell you about all the wonderful things you can do in the sunshine. We also solve a problem from a bored diplomat! This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter. Try it for free at ziprecruiter.com/complete . 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 26, 2019•1 hr 15 min
John Wick: Chapter 3 opens this week so we’re talking all about Keanu Reeves, the world’s best man. We cover his movies, generosity and riding motorcycles like a cool guy! Stamps.com - for a 4-week trial plus free postage and a digital scale, go to stamps.com , click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and enter GUIDE. Lightstream - Refinance your credit card balances and save with a Credit Card Consolidation loan from LightStream. Check out lightstream.com/complete for an additional in...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Coca-Cola, the sugar water that captured our hearts, turns 133 years young this week. We look at the history of that bubbly brown beverage, explore the New Coke debacle and debate whether McDonald's really has the best Coke. In this episode, Pepsi is NOT okay. 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 12, 2019•1 hr 10 min
We’re in the Endgame now, Avengers: Endgame that is! If you’re looking to save yourself $15 seeing it, why not opt in for the next best thing: listening to Tom explain the movie to Tim, a man who has no interest in hearing about it. (We issue a warning once we get into spoiler territory, if you’re concerned about having the movie spoiled for you but also like to wait weeks and weeks before you go see it.) Head over to Squarespace.com/GUIDE for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use th...
May 05, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Believe it or not, if you wanted to play video games before 1989 you had to do it while sitting at home like some kind of chump. That all changed with Nintendo's Game Boy, which appealed to little kids and traveling businessmen alike. On its 30th birthday, we celebrate the Game Boy, discuss the best games and for some reason we talk about its tech specs for a really long time. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Ac...
Apr 28, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Brother can you share… a ride? This week we’re talking all about Lyft, Uber and all the other companies that offer ways to share rides in exchange for money. We’ll tell you how to use these services while only feeling mildly guilty and without being a jerk. Also we solve a listener problem about where to go on a solo vacation. Stamps.com - for a 4-week trial plus free postage and a digital scale, go to stamps.com , click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and enter GUIDE. Lightstream -...
Apr 21, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Mayonnaise, nature's wettest condiment, can be a pretty divisive topic. People either love it or they hate it. Or they think it's okay. Anyway, this week we're talking all about that white goo you put on your sandwiches. From the history of mayo to Tom's highly sought-after mayo recipe, we cover it all. We also solve a problem from someone whose co-workers chew too loudly. Thanks to our sponsor, Robinhood. They're giving our listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford or Sprint to help you build you...
Apr 14, 2019•1 hr 14 min
What is this, amateur hour? It is when you’re singing karaoke! This week we’re talking all about the thing that people either really love or really hate: singing on-stage to a weird MIDI backing track while a bunch of drunk people look on. Also we solve a listener problem concerning an old man bagging their groceries too slowly. Head over to Squarespace.com/GUIDE for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GUIDE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain ...
Apr 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Everyone wants to write a book, but nobody knows how! Well, some people do and one of them happens to be Tom, one of the hosts of this very podcast. In this episode, we talk about the writing process, give some tips & tricks, and somehow wind up in a conversation about alarm clocks. Oh, and head to Amazon and check out Tom's new book, Omni's Fall! 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...
Mar 31, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Hey! Get off your damn phone! It’s rude! Oh, you’re using it to listen to this podcast? Ahhh, that’s fine then. Actually, pop out those headphones, let’s all take a listen! In this brave new world there are new rules about etiquette and we’re here to teach them to you. We also cover headphone/AirPods etiquette since we’re on the cutting edge. Make sure you stay tuned until the very end to hear the result of a dramatic bet between Tim and Tom around who uses their phone more. The results might sh...
Mar 24, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Have you heard about the hot new craze? Grown-ups riding scooters! The next billion-dollar tech industry tomfoolery involves motorized city scooters and we had some first-hand experience with them. Also, we talk about dental veneers and solve a problem about water bottles. Thanks to our sponsor, Robinhood. Robinhood is giving our listeners a free stock like Apple, Ford or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sign up at guide.robinhood.com. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the ...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 9 min
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Mar 10, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Look, we're not drugs people but this week we're talking about something drugs-adjacent, so be cool. CBD, which is derived from dirty filthy drugs, is legal in the US and has somehow become the hottest new trend. Since we're essentially investigative journalists, we had to try it for ourselves and report back. Also, Tom talks way too much about how scared he is by Tim's fast driving. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Stamps.com - for a 4-week trial plus free postage and a digital scale, go to st...
Mar 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min
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Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Hey listen up, libraries aren't just for bookworms anymore! They have VHS tapes, CDs and sometimes video games. Sure, the librarians will shush you if you get too out of control, but there are still ways you can have some fun in a library. This week we reminisce about our library experiences like a couple of old bores. This episode is sponsored by Robinhood. They're giving listeners of The Complete Guide to Everything a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sig...
Feb 17, 2019•1 hr 6 min
In today’s mixed-up, topsy-turvy, herky-jerky world sometimes it’s important to take a minute and give your gosh dang brain a break. That’s where meditation comes in. This week we’re talking about all of it. Mindfulness? Yes. Guided? You bet. Transcendental? You know it! Also this week Tom asks Tim a very important question. STAMPS.com Use our special offer GUIDE that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale. See for yourself why over 700,000 small businesses use Stamps.com....
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 9 min
In the premiere episode of Books: The Podcast, we kick things off with F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Tim teaches Tom all about the bond market, the Great War and how during the Roarin' Twenties it was apparently fine to flirt with your cousin. 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....
Feb 07, 2019•28 min
It's cold outside and everyone is losing their dang minds. Well, great news! We have the perfect solution to the cold weather: warmth. This week we'll tell you how to keep warm. We also discuss whether or not the wind chill is an actual thing and if you should wear underwear beneath long johns. 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....
Feb 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min
What in the gabagool!?! That’s right, this week we’re talking all about the show that turns 20 years old this week and changed television forever: The Sopranos. Tim likes it so much that he read a book about it even. A book about a TV show, what’ll they think of next huh folks? Tom’s seen a few episodes here and there as well. This week’s episode is brought to you by the official launch of our brand new show Books: The Podcast available exclusively through the TCGTE Patreon . Each week on Books:...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 10 min
The Instant Pot is the hottest new kitchen gadget for lazy people, which is right in our wheelhouse. This week we're talking about cooking your own food in weird new ways, and reveal too much about our horrible diets. Thanks to our sponsor Robinhood. They're giving listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at guide.robinhood.com. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Aca...
Jan 20, 2019•1 hr 13 min
It’s our 500th episode and what better way to celebrate than having two heroes (Tim and Tom) pay tribute to another hero, Captain Chesley Burnett “Sully” Sullenberger III, the US Airways pilot responsible for the Miracle on the Hudson 10 years ago this week after two goddamn birds tried to take everything away from him. While we have long admired Sully, neither of us had ever watched his movie despite it starring Tom Hanks, another longtime hero. Wow, four heroes in one show. We really pulled ou...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 36 min
It's a new year, so it's a perfect opportunity to get organized! Look, I don't want to talk out of school here, but a lot of us have been talking, and the consensus is that you really need to get your life together. Don't worry, we can help. Listen for all the tips and tricks you'll need from two organizational masterminds. Also, Tom makes a bizarre confession in a new installment of The Mundane Bucket List. Thanks to this week's sponsor ZipRecruiter. Try it for free at ziprecruiter.com/guide. F...
Jan 06, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Another year, another installment of The Completies, an annual awards show that we have done many, many times before. This year we give out some awards for TV shows and movies we liked and complain about news anchors being in movies. As an added bonus, you can start this episode at 10:56:08pm on New Years Eve and ring in the New Year live with us if you’ve ever wanted to listen to us talk right before having a big ol’ french kissing. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patr...
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 10 min
It's the holiday season and that means we have to give people gifts, which kinda stinks. But we all know the worst part is wrapping those gifts. This week we're talking about wrapping gifts. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Squarespace: Go to squarespace.com/guide for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GUIDE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain Robinhood: They're giving listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your port...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Christmastime is here. Time to watch some Christmas movies. This week we go over Rotten Tomatoes incredibly suspect list of the top 50 Christmas movies of all time. We talk Home Alone, we talk Muppets, we talk Batman, it’s all in here along with opinions of people who say Die Hard is their favorite Christmas movie. Gather round the family and put this on television as it too is soon to join the pantheon of Christmas classics. We're sponsored this week by Quip. Get your first refill pack free wit...
Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 13 min
It's the holiday season, so that means giving and receiving gifts, which sounds pretty easy but can sometimes be complex because nobody actually likes giving gifts to other people and most gifts you get kinda stink. How do you deal with these awkward or annoying situations? Let us fill you in, with some help from the ghost of Emily Post. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Butcher Box - For free bacon and $20 off your first box, go to ButcherBox.com/guide and enter promo code GUIDE. Squarespace - ...
Dec 09, 2018•1 hr 6 min
