The Complete Guide to Everything

Dry January is the talk of the town this year, as tons of people attempt to stop drinking alcohol for a full month. Where did the idea come from? What do the brands make of all of this? Why didn't we think to get this episode sponsored by a non-alcoholic beverage company? All this and more will be answered. Plus, a lot of talk about knives! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. For...

It’s that time of year again: the beginning. And what better way to kick it off than by coming up with some New Year’s Resolutions. This week we’re going over the top ten New Year’s Resolutions and introducing a new segment, Tell Me About It: Billy Joel News. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate The Complete Guide to Everyth...

We bid farewell to a year that could best be described as pretty much just like 2020 but maybe marginally better in some ways and significantly worse in other ways by discussing the highs and lows, giving out some awards and making bold predictions for the year ahead. We also might hear from a certain guest co-host about a recent TCGTE controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

It’s the holidays, a time for family. And to help you through that time, society has created a variety of seasonal alcoholic beverages to help you get wasted. From eggnog to hot wine, there’s something for everyone and all of it will make you sick. Also Tom gets fooled by the supermarket once again. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the...

Tim returns from paternity leave to talk about a subject near and dear to his heart, The Grinch. Sure, we all know that he stole Christmas that one time, but did you also know that he got up to some hijinks on Halloween, and even "grinched" the Cat In The Hat one time? Also, Tim is pretty sleep deprived this week, so cut him some slack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. For full...

Before everyone carried a camera with them all the time, there was no greater thrill than meeting a celebrity and having them write their name down just for you. This week we’re talking about celebrity autographs, including some of the most expensive ones of all time! Number one will shock you! Or, you know, it’ll make sense once you hear what it is. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and m...

We’re slinging arrows this week and talking all things archery. The rare medieval hobby that both Christine and Tom have experience with. Amazingly the new MCU show Hawkeye did not come up even once, but we did solve a problem concerning buying souvenirs for neighbors. Master Archer - Howard Hill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo8UZneuggE Lars Andersen: A new level of archery: https://www.youtub...

After only two weeks Christine has decided she has the podcasting experience to start straightening out other peoples’ lives, so here we are. Christine and Tom attempt to solve listener problems about everything from gift giving to dealing with annoying co-workers. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate The Complete Guide to E...

Friendship is hard, and it only gets harder as we all grow old. Guest host Christine returns to talk about how to make and maintain friends when you’re no longer a kid. Also Tom sets the clock on his microwave. 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 wha...

From his role as Hank McCoy in ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ to his role as Hank Pryor in TV’s ‘Hank’, America can’t get enough of Kelsey Grammer. This week guest host Christine takes over for Tim talk all things Kelsey, including the meeting the man himself only a few weeks ago and his little known role as Dr. Frasier Crane on Wings and other TV shows. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much...

This week Tim had a baby in the middle of recording our episode so instead of a new episode, we’re throwing it all the way back to 2014 to hear how they both thought a child should be raised. “This week we're talking about literally one of the easiest things anyone could ever do: raise children. Over the course of the hour we go through a lot of the common mistakes idiots make when trying to raise...

We attempt to contact the spirit world with the help of the fine folks at Hasbro toys. Happy Halloween Month one and all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 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.

This week on the podcast the boys try to summon a demon. 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: Twitter: @yourpaltim Instagram: @yourpaltim Follow Tom: Twitter: @tomreynolds Instagram: @tomreynolds Adve...

As Halloween Month continues, we're taking a break from discussing ghosts and ghouls to turn our attention to real-life killer, cryptography enthusiast and all-around jerk, The Zodiac Killer. His murders have gone unsolved for decades, but this week, some internet goofballs decided they've cracked the case. Have they? We investigate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. For full-le...

It’s officially Halloween Month here at TCGTE Headquarters and we’re kicking things off right by reviewing this year’s crop of Monster Cereals. For their 50th anniversary Boo Berry, Count Chocula, and Franken Berry have all gotten together and mixed up their cereals to create one ultimate cereal: Monster Mash. But does it live up to the title bestowed upon it? Also a discussion about International...

How would you like to ditch the monotony of your boring job? Are you sick and tired of working for some jerk all day? Do you want to go into business for yourself and be your own boss? You should totally do that! But you probably shouldn't get involved with an MLM. Those things seem shady and terrible. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like...

Lights, camera… MUSIC!?! This week we’re talking about iconic movie soundtracks and why they’re going to the way of the dodo. From Batman Forever to Judgement Night, we hit all the bangers. Also Tom makes an important announcement for Tim. 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...

UNLOCKED! A free bonus preview episode of Who Wants to Be a Booksmanaire, a the trivia sensation that's sweeping the nation! Once again, Tom competes for cash and prizes on original game show concept developed by Tim. 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 k...

After 12 years of doing this show, we're finally ready to talk about nachos. Crispy chips! Melted cheese! Some wet stuff on top! You know how it goes, and we get into it all this week. But first, we consider opening a pizza restaurant in a new city and Tom breaks the cardinal rule of cursing too early in an episode. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE...

The place we love to hate and hate to love is the subject of an entire episode this week, instead of just the usual weekly ten minute rant. That’s right, it’s Best Buy Week here at TCGTE, but that’s not all. We’re also introducing the world’s only weekly Foo Fighters News segment, News Fighters. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the sho...

Job interviews are stressful, so why not let two dudes who are as cool as cucumbers talk you through the ins and outs? We give advice, talk about our own job interview experiences and talk a lot about shoplifting. 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.

Look out everyone, the metaverse is coming! As we continue down the current dystopian hellscape timeline we’re all stuck in, Mark Zuckerberg and the rest of the Silicon Valley eggheads have a new product they’d like to pitch you: what if you were just always inside the internet all the time? Also Tim shares his big complaint about the Statue of Liberty. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check...

Look, we all know the wheels on the bus go round and round. And of course, that the wipers on the bus go "swish, swish, swish." And it's common knowledge that the horn on the bus goes "beep, beep, beep." And obviously, the babies on the bus go "wahhh, wahhh, wahhh." Don't worry, we're not even gonna waste your time discussing that amateur bus knowledge. This ain't Bus 101, folks. Also, Tom describ...

It’s time for some pillow talk, but not the kind you’re thinking of, perv. We’re talking ABOUT pillows, not ON pillows. Also we discuss card counting and what it takes to beat the pit boss. 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.

Ben is back, baby! The star of Reindeer Games and some other movies is having a moment, and once again, everybody has Affleck Fever, including us. And despite Tom's best efforts, we don't just talk about how he played Batman in a couple 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...