The Complete Guide to Everything

This week we’re talkin’ glasses. It turns out they’re not just for nerds anymore because now Tom needs them too. Mostly this is just an episode where Tom complains, first about the Post Office, then about the process of getting an eye exam and buying glasses. Also, Tim answers a lot of Tom’s burning questions about the ins and outs of glasses ownership. Then at the very end we talk about how every...

This week we're hittin' the tanks! We took a field trip to a new age-y place to get into sensory deprivation tanks. Was it fun? Did Tim lose his mind forever? Did Tom travel through the cosmos and discover the meaning of life? Listen and find out what we learned by lying down naked in some salt water in the dark for an hour. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like t...

Our old buddy and acclaimed music guy Dan Deacon stops by to ring in 2016 and talk about ska music, Santa Claus and a bunch of weird stuff with us. We also solve a couple listener problems in a special edition of Tim & Tom & Dan Solve Your Problems. 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...

For the last episode of 2015, we talk about chocolate, the only food that Tom eats without complaining. We discuss the Mast Brothers controversy in detail and consistently mispronounce the word cacao. Also, Tim has a heartwarming holiday encounter in a pizza place. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast...

We've had to skip solving problems for the past few weeks so this week we're doing nothing but (solving problems that is.) 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.

The Mail's here! Ha ha, just kidding, but we are talking about it this week. Soon you'll be able to look at pictures of your mail before you get it and maybe even do your banking at the post office. Plus Tim has some ideas about how the mail can 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/pr...

This week we talk about that thing people in suits do with a microphone in front of a brick wall: stand-up comedy. Things get a little heated when we go through a strange list of best-ever comedians from 2005. Also, Tom tries to start a feud with an actor that nobody has ever heard of. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hoste...

Another thrilling installment of Tom Explaining Something Nerdy to Tim! This week we’re talking about Role Playing Games, or RPGs, something Tom barely understands himself. We’re talking all about everything from Dungeons and Dragons to Fallout 4.We also solve a problem with how to deal with an acquaintance who is also a jerk. A jerkquaintance, if you will. Socks and underwear use to be a boring s...

Public Relations is a hard job. This week we talk about the PR efforts behind a new TV show (Tom was invited to a fancy premiere party), Adele’s new album and Justin Beaver: The Dancing Boy. We also solve a problem that is super ridiculous. HEY NEW YORK! Come to our live Holiday Spectacular at Union Hall in Brooklyn on December 4th. Get tickets at tcgte.com/live. For full-length weekly bonus episo...

Can you believe we've never done an episode about Pizza? I mean, we probably have, but we couldn't find it listed anywhere so here it is. You'll find out our favorite toppings, least favorite toppings, and opinions about non-New York pizza which may surprise you! Also we solve a problem relating to where to find a quiet place to propose in NYC.This week's episode is sponsored by TransferWise. Tran...

This week we talk about the moon and whether or not it is actually made of cheese. Also, Tom gets a flu shot, Tim becomes a skeptic and we solve a problem from a listener who isn't sure whether or not to move in with his grandmother. This week's episode is sponsored by Prudential. Visit bringyourchallenges.com for more information. We're also brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook of your...

The future is here, but not the future we were promised. This week we're talking about hoverboards, from Back to the Future 2, to real experimental hoverboards, to these weird self-balancing scooters that people are calling hoverboards. Also this week we solve a listener problem involving unwanted street violence. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Ra...

This week two candy enthusiasts talk about candy for a while. We also discuss the spookiest Halloween songs, Tom considers what his life would be like as a drug addict and we solve a problem from a reasonable young woman whose friend is being a big jerk. This week's episode is sponsored by TransferWise, the smart way to send money abroad. Head to transferwise.com/completeguide and your first trans...

This week Tim gets scared by a scarecrow and we're talking about Tom's favorite movies of all time: the Back to the Future trilogy. Also, we solve a problem concerning an elementary school teacher who has to tutor her boyfriend. 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.

Well, the comic book convention rolled into town, so we put on our journalist hats and hit the floor of NYC Comic Con 2015. In this episode we talk about our experience amongst the crowds, Tom eats a Halloween-themed Whopper and we feature another installment of the occasional series "Tim's Tales of Cowardice." Also, Tom talks about Batman a lot, probably. For full-length weekly bonus episodes che...

Look, sometimes in the podcast game you pick the topics and sometimes they pick you. And then sometimes you pick the topic but instead wind up talking about Pretty Woman for an hour instead. This week is one of those times. Also Tom lends his wisdom and experience as a former RA to solve a problem facing a new RA. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Ra...

This week we talk about podcasts, a topic that we theoretically know a lot about. We also talk about the Pope's visit to New York (will a certain special guest drop by the TCGTE studio??) and we solve a problem from a barber who places lots of bets. Honestly, things kind of go off the rails in this episode. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us o...

Burning Man. Is it a free-wheeling, anything goes festival where people go to find themselves through art and expression, or is it just baloney. The Complete Guide to Everything investigates (by reading things on the internet and making wild assumptions). Also Tim talks about his Bing gambling problem and we solve a problem involving us of all people. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check ou...

This week we talk about the new Apple products, as we do at least twice a year. Will Tim wake up at 3 a.m. to buy the new iPhone? Will Tom buy a new Apple TV despite already owning many devices that do the same thing? Tune in for the answers to these questions and much more! Also, we discuss self-help books, big bags of M&Ms and the logistics of air traffic control. For full-length weekly bonus ep...

This week Tim and Tom went to a test show of the new Late Show with Stephen Colbert but they're not really allowed to talk about it. So instead they talk about all the other weird TV show tapings they've been to, as well as their differing opinions of Miley Cyrus and Sesame Place. Also a listener question involving breaking and entering by a neighbor is solved. For full-length weekly bonus episode...

This is it. The episode topic this show was made for. This week we discuss Burger King's proposal to team up with McDonald's in the name of world peace (or something) and create a hybrid Big Mac and Whopper. We talk about the wide-ranging effects of this newsworthy event, create our own fast food hybrids and debate the ethics of getting a chicken addicted to cigarettes. For full-length weekly bonu...

This week we're talkin' 'bout the idea of bad luck. Specifically, how Tom managed to lock himself out of his home, break his computer, and more all in one week. We also talk about some other superstitions and solve a listener problem involving buying stolen property. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See aca...

This week we talk about the internet's obsession with the spelling of the children's book series The Berenstain Bears and delve into the weird world of the Mandela Effect. It turns out, if you misremembered something, you might not be wrong; it's possible you are a traveler from a different parallel dimension. Seriously. Also, we talk hoverboards (as always), Tim has an important message about The...

Tom pitches Tim a billion dollar bathroom business. We also discuss the many, many rules of etiquette in the big city, from subways to walkways. A problem involving lying about quitting a job just to go work right down the block is also solved. Brought to you by Sidekick by Hubspot. With Sidekick, you can have powerful contact insight right in your inbox. Seamlessly integrated email tools for Gmai...

This week we have stars in our eyes! We discuss the various celebs we've met throughout the years and the stupid things we've said to them. We also talk about a bunch of other random stuff because NYC is in the middle of a heat wave so brutal that we can't even think straight. Brought to you by Sidekick by Hubspot. With Sidekick, you can have powerful contact insight right in your inbox. Seamlessl...