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The Complete Guide to Everything

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A weekly podcast for knowledge about anything and everything. From North Korea to Nicolas Cage, Tim and Tom leave no stone unturned in their humble quest to make the world a more informed place. Put away the encyclopedia four-eyes because this may just be the last resource you'll ever need. Wikipedia, consider yourselves on warning.

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Episodes

2024 Olympics

Over in Paris they're holding the Summer Olympics and we've got a dangerous case of Olympic Fever. This week we're talking about all the biggest stories, including the superhuman feats of Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, and that weird guy who shot a gun nonchalantly. 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....

Aug 04, 20241 hr 3 min

Deadpool

Despite not being paid by the Disney Corporation, we couldn’t help but promote the new little movie they’ve got coming out called Deadpool and Wolverine. This week we’re talking about the Merc with a Mouth, Ryan Reynolds himself, Deadpool. 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. Follow Tim on Twitter: @yourpaltim ...

Jul 28, 20241 hr 3 min

Arena Concerts

It's a well known fact that the best way to experience music is in a huge arena or stadium with thousands and thousands of other people, most of whom are situated extremely far away from the performers and everyone has spent a ridiculous of money to be there. This week we're talking about arena concerts. 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 21, 20241 hr 6 min

Tubi

Tubi. It might sound like it’s just a stupid word, but it’s also one of a million free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) services (or apps) now available. This week we’re talking about why these services mostly beat any of the services that cost money. 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. Follow Tim on T...

Jul 15, 202459 min

Eyes

Eyes. A lot of us have them and sometimes you have to go pay a person to take a look at them. Tom did that this week and they tried to hoodwink him into buying prop eyeglasses. Also, we discuss the blue light scam and the horrors of having a laser shoot you in the eye. 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. Follo...

Jul 07, 20241 hr 4 min

2009

This week marks the 15th anniversary of The Complete Guide To Everything's first episode, so we're spending this episode looking back on the year that started it all. When asked to reflect on 2009, most people only remember the launch of this podcast, and rightfully so, but this week we go through some other notable events and pop culture touchstones from the year. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Jun 30, 20241 hr 8 min

Songs of the Summer 2024

It’s summertime baby, which means it’s time to start figuring out what the heck the song of the summer is. Don’t worry, two middle-aged men have you covered. “I Had Some Help,” Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen “Espresso,” Sabrina Carpenter “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar “Lunch,” Billie Eilish “Get It Sexyy,” Sexyy Red “Good Luck, Babe!” , Chappell Roan “Beautiful Things,” Benson Boone “Fortnight,” Taylor Swift and Post Malone “Texas Hold ’Em,” Beyoncé For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and ...

Jun 23, 20241 hr 3 min

Sports Mascots

Enough people didn't find sports entertaining enough, so a while back some genius had the brilliant idea to dress a guy up in a big dumb costume to clomp around the stadium and delight all the fans. And it worked! Everybody loves a mascot (except, of course, Tommy Lasorda). 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 16, 20241 hr 3 min

Wheel of Fortune

After 41 years, Pat Sajak is retiring as the host of Wheel of Fortune, one of the most popular game shows of all time. To send him off in style, we're discussing not only the show, but also the time Tim won $2,700 playing a Wheel of Fortune slot machine. 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. Follow Tim on Twitte...

Jun 09, 20241 hr 5 min

Boating

It's almost summertime, so we're talking about hitting the high seas while the weather is nice. So go out and buy yourself a boat, and then listen to this episode for some hot tips! 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 02, 20241 hr 9 min

Pickles

This week it’s US who are in a pickle! And that pickle is that we love pickles and can’t stop talking about them, from kosher dill to bread-and-butter! Also, we discuss our hopes for the future of Smell-o-vision and we solve a listener’s problem with bunnies. 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. Follow Tim on T...

May 26, 20241 hr 2 min

Jerry Seinfeld

Did you know the guy who made the new movie Unfrosted is the same guy who created The Marriage Ref? And also he apparently had a sitcom in the 90s and appeared on The Tonight Show doing stand-up comedy. This week we're talking about Jerry Seinfeld, a weird, rich misanthrope. 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 19, 20241 hr 11 min

Dua Lipa

In world of lore-heavy pop stars, there's one pop artist just writing songs about dancing even though she's not really that great at dancing and that person is Dua Lipa and she rules. Also, we consider getting into "the cream and the clear." 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. Follow Tim on Twitter: @yourpalti...

May 12, 20241 hr 8 min

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter -- it's not just for smearing on a horse's gums to make it appear like he's talking on a TV show. You can also put it on sandwiches! This week, we're talking about all kinds of peanut butter, from chunky to smooth and everything in between. 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 05, 20241 hr 4 min

Gameboy

The Gameboy is 35-years-old this week so we’re taking a walk down memory lane to when we were both Gameboy Boys. We discuss the creator of the Gameboy, Gunpei Yokoi, and his wild ride from messing around making extendo hands to creating the 4th most popular video game system of all time. Also Tom explains what a cartridge is to Tim and they both really hate Tiger handhelds. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate The Complete...

Apr 28, 20241 hr 6 min

Taylor Swift

There's a new Taylor Swift album, so everyone is required by law to participate in the discourse. We say mostly nice things about Tay Tay in this episode, so we ask any Swifties out there: please don't completely ruin our lives. 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 21, 20241 hr 9 min

O.J. Simpson

OJ Simpson died, which depending on how you felt about him is a good or bad thing. Regardless, he was a really weird dude and was responsible for the biggest media circus anyone had ever seen up to that point during a formative time in our teen years. This week we look back on a bad guy’s weird life. 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 t...

Apr 14, 20241 hr 7 min

Eclipses

Everybody's losing their minds about the solar eclipse that's happening this week, super excited that the sun will be blocked by the moon for a few minutes. One thing is for sure -- you definitely shouldn't look at it because it's dangerous, despite what some idiot podcaster might say. 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 07, 20241 hr 9 min

Continental Breakfast

“Free continental breakfast.” Are there three more beautiful words in the English language? This week, Tim’s fresh off the plane from Hollywood and thinks he’s too good for them now. Also, we discuss the various items available at a continental breakfast, but mostly we hypothesize if the bagel conveyor toaster ovens can possibly be improved. 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 ...

Mar 31, 20241 hr 4 min

Pepsi

We've never done an episode about Pepsi, despite one host being a certified soda freak, so we're righting that wrong this week and taking the Pepsi Challenge. And as card carrying members of Generation Next™ we have plenty to say about the world's #2 soda brand. 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....

Mar 24, 20241 hr 15 min

Preview: Wanna Hear Something Weird?

Love unsolved mysteries and unexplained events? Join Laura Anderson and Tom Reynolds each week as they dive into the weird and wonderful universe of bizarre true tales, odd histories, ghosts, aliens, cryptids and all things peculiar on Wanna Hear Something Weird? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere else: https://link.chtbl.com/wannahearpod 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/pri...

Mar 20, 20247 min

Toothpaste

Feeling a bit blown away by the toothpaste options out there? You’re not alone. Make sure you stay tuned until the end for the dramatic reveals of Tim and Tom’s toothpastes of choice. 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. Follow Tim on Twitter: @yourpaltim and Instagram: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomre...

Mar 17, 20241 hr 6 min

Wendy's Pt. 2

We did an episode on Wendy's last week and neglected to talk about Dave Thomas, the "Where's the Beef?" lady or the attractive woman they had play Wendy in commercials in the 2010s (aka "Sexy Wendy"). We regret the oversight, and offer you this episode where we talk about all that stuff, and Tom contemplates adopting a new lifestyle. 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 informat...

Mar 10, 20241 hr 7 min

Wendy's

Wendy’s is in the news for trying to use AI to price gouge their customers and we’re here to talk about it.. We also discuss their (mostly) pretty great menu and take a trip down Frescata Lane. If you’re expecting us to talk about Frosty’s or Dave Thomas though, you’re gonna have to wait until next week. 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 top...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 9 min

Leap Years

Every four years, we add an extra day to the end of February and nobody knows why. This week, we investigate Leap Years and finally get to the bottom of what's going on. 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 25, 20241 hr 7 min

Pancakes and Waffles

Pancakes are better! No, waffles are the best! Please, everyone, stop fighting! This week we’re here to decide once and for all which is better, while also discussing the differences along the way. We also go over some astronaut experiments. 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. Follow Tim on Twitter: @yourpalti...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 4 min

Las Vegas Sphere

There's a new ridiculous thing in Las Vegas, and it's a big ball that plays videos. This week we're talking about Sphere (not the Sphere, thank you very much), the immersive event venue that makes going to a U2 concert feel like you're on drugs. We also talk about local Long Island musician Billy Joel's new song. 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 12, 20241 hr 11 min

The Yellow Wallpaper [Patreon Unlock]

This week Tim’s got the novel coronavirus, so we had to skip recording. Instead, please enjoy a recent episode of Books: The Podcast where we read the classic short story The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and didn’t get it. Also, Tom learns some fascinating animal facts. 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 chec...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 7 min

No Doubt

No Doubt is back, baby! This week we’re talking about one of the most popular ska bands of all time, No Doubt. Also, we discuss a new and very clever way to stop bank robbers. 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. Follow Tim on Twitter: @yourpaltim and Instagram: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds a...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 10 min

Stanley Cup

Have you heard about the water cup that everyone is losing their minds over? It's called the Stanley Cup, but it has nothing to do with hockey, and if you drink water out of anything else you're a dumb loser. This week dig deep into the Stanley Cup, Tim gets into a band 30 years too late, and Tom apparently has a new podcast. 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....

Jan 21, 20241 hr 9 min
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