Solve Guys

We've come to the end of another season of Solve Guys, and everything has led to this moment. We'll look back at the season that was, reflect on the guests we've hosted, and answer some of the problems that you've been looking for answers to. And we'll also hear from Solvebot3000... I mean Chelsea who is the most calm, most refined and non-violent AI ever to grace the waveforms of a podcast. If yo...

This episode of Solve Guys is all about.... what was it again - I forgot. Oh that's right - bad memory! How can we harness all the power of our brains to ensure we can remember all the stuff we need to? To help us out, we've enlisted the help of two other speed cubers who have pretty good memories - because they solve their cubes blindfolded (from memory), and in world record times! Charlie Eggins...

Global warming... climate change... whatever you want to call it, it is probably the biggest problem facing humanity at the moment. We know that human induced climate change is changing the planet, causing more extreme weather events, and potentially threatening the survival of life on earth. This topic is one of the most requested, so we've enlisted your help. To everyone who sent in a solution t...

If you are, or have ever been a student, then you know how much of a pain exams are. There's many problems with exams as we know it; teachers who only teach for the exam and ignore other vital information, and students cramming at the last minute, only to forget much of the information straight after the exam are just two of the issues. Is there a better way to track students progress than with ex...

The cost of living has gone through the roof over the last 18 months or so.... interest rate hikes have hit everyone hard raising the cost of mortgages and rents, and the price of essentials like food and fuel have soared. You don't need an economics degree to know that your income is not increasing at the same rate as everything else. But what's the solution? What are some ways that we can ease c...

Unless you're an only child, you've probably had to put up with your brother or sister annoying you, teasing you, or just being a total pain. Having to put up with our siblings nonsense can create unnecessary tension in the house, but what's the solution? Make sure you hit like or follow in your podcast app, so you know when a new episode drops. If you want to see our faces (not sure why), this po...

So you've just sat down to play a game... you just want to relax and have some down time, but then what happens? You get hit with a whole heap of in-game advertising! We just can't get away from people trying to sell us stuff, and those ads are in your face, seemingly unnecessary and sometimes downright inappropriate. But whats the solution? To help us solve this problem we've enlisted the help of...

Do YOU want to be one of the Solve Guys? Send us your best solution for the problem of CLIMATE CHANGE. Entries should be audio recorded, under 30 seconds, and emailed to solveguys@tingman.com.au . Be creative, clever, and have fun! (By sending us your recording, you’re giving us permission to play it in an upcoming episode of Solve Guys.) Use discount code SOLVEGUYS at  Daily Puzzles  to...

OK, we've all heard conspiracy theories - the moon landing was faked, 9/11 was a false flag operation, Barack Obama's birth certificate, and chemtrails... can't forget chemtrails! The internet is rife with conspiracy theories and misinformation is easy to spread amongst online communities. Fighting back against misinformation can be a challenge, but what's the solution? This is what we'll be discu...

Ok let's face it... having to do household chores sucks! All of those jobs - washing your clothes, vacuuming the floor and cleaning the toilet, is like being stuck inside a never ending spiral of inane boredom! Your clothes will get dirty again, someone will spill bubble tea on the rug, and Tom and toilets....say no more. We need a solution to this madness before we all lose our minds doing househ...

Turnip the volume! This episode of Solve Guys is un-beet-able! Now that we've got your attention, you should be eating more veggies. In fact, we all should. Study after study shows that most people just don't eat enough vegetables, but what can we do about it? How can we all get more of the good stuff into us? That's what we're solving on this episode of Solve Guys. Make sure you hit like or follo...

Asteroids are constantly striking our planet, but every now and then one threatens to DESTROY LIFE AS WE KNOW IT. We know it's happened before with the dinosaurs, so should we be preparing for when it happens again? At Solve Guys, we don't want to perish in a fiery, apocalyptic end to the world, and we're pretty sure you don't either. So what's the solution to a potential asteroid impact with Eart...

We're back with more solves than Sherlock Holmes on season two of Solve Guys! And we're not wasting any time diving into the difficult topics, because our first problem to solve in this season is BULLYING. Bullying is a massive issue; in schools, online and the workplace. The impact of bullying is no small issue and can often lead to tragic results, so this is a practice that needs to be stamped o...

Solve Guys are returning for season two on Monday March 4th! Ming and Tom will be once again solving the problems of the world, with guests on season two including Chris Mills and Felix Zemdegs ! Make sure you hit like or follow in your podcast app, so you know when a new episode drops. Use discount code SOLVEGUYS at  Daily Puzzles  to get a huge variety of quality Rubik's Cubes of all s...

Did you know that Tom's been to Japan? Because it's not like he talks about it constantly, to the point of aural exhaustion...right? Tom's got a serious case of Japan-itis, and can't wait to get back to the land of the rising sun. It's been a real problem on this podcast because he brings it up ad nauseum. But what's the solution? This could be our most epic solve ever, and you won't want to miss...

Mosquitos... they're like vampires in miniature form, buzzing around and preparing to feast on your red, juicy blood. These little suckers are your one stop shop for diseases like malaria, Dengue fever, Zika virus and yellow fever. Almost 400 million people become sick from diseases carried by mosquitos every year; and if you don't get sick, you're going to itch. Mosquitos and their bites are a ma...

So you've been invited to another wedding/birthday/anniversary/christening/house warming/baby shower...or some other life event that requires you to pony up for a gift. What sort of gift should you give? Should you spend a lot of money? What if the receiver doesn't like it? Gift giving can be stressful. But what's the solution? We're solving the problem of giving gifts on this episode with speed c...

Driving means sharing the roads with other motorists. Which is fine if they are polite, relaxed and focused. But let's face it... some drivers are distracted, some are really keen to get to the next stop light, and some... well some are just jerks. So what's the solution to bad driving? In this episode we're putting bad drivers under the microscope with YouTube legend Milan Struyf, aka CubeHead !...

AI. Artificial Intelligence. Its everywhere these days...from helping you shop, to suggesting shows you might like, and lurking in the background of your favourite social platform. As AI becomes more embedded in our day to day lives, some people are worried about the changes this will bring. Could AI take your job? Some occupations are safe, and some are only safe for now, so what's the solution t...

Stuff... you've got to do it. But sometimes you'd rather be doing other stuff, different stuff or better stuff than the stuff you should be doing. It's so easy to put things off now, because procrastination is just a click away. So what's the solution? On this episode we're solving procrastination with Jode Brewster who's a speed cuber, plays a mean jazz sax and never puts off what needs doing rig...

Food packaging is everywhere! From cereal boxes to drink bottles to coffee cups to meat on trays wrapped in plastic. And it's keeping our food fresher and tastier and cleaner. But it comes at a huge cost. Every year, food packaging accounts for about 1.9 MILLION tons of waste, and severely impacts the environment and wildlife. One of the biggest offenders? Food delivery services. So what's the sol...

Password1. 123456. Qwerty123. Did we just guess any of your passwords? You need a password for just about EVERYTHING these days. And they all need capitals and symbols and numbers and your ability to memorise all 100 of them. So what's the solution? In this episode we've teamed up with the founder and owner of Daily Puzzles , Billy Pippan, to figure out how you can make your digital world way more...

Next time you're out for a meal, have a look around. What's everyone doing? THEY'RE ON THEIR PHONES. Phone addiction is a massive problem, especially during moments when we're supposed to be connecting with other people. But what's the solution? On this episode we're going to solve this huge problem with the help of TikTok and YouTube megastar, Soup Timmy ! Make sure you subscribe, follow or like...

Why does school have to extend outside of school? Homework is a massive drain on student's time, and research suggests that a lot of it is pointless! Yet there are many benefits that can come from homework too, so there is a baby in the bathwater! So what’s the solution? This episode features a special guest; world-famous Rubik's Cuber and the true star of the Tingman YouTube channel - Olor! Olor...

Every year the world uses 184 billion rolls of toilet paper. We’re literally flushing trees down the drain and that’s a huge problem. But what’s the solution? Tom’s taken his research to the next level, with a trip to Japan to try out the latest toilet tech. Meanwhile, Ming’s taken a much more "natural" approach to post poo cleanup. Who will come out on top, and who will end up in the number...