This week Tom goes on vacation and you the listener gets to come along! Actually he went on vacation last week, but he’s back to tell you all about his week of fun in the sun in Key West, Florida. Mostly it’s about going on a ghost hunting tour. Okay, it’s entirely about going on a ghost hunting tour but that’s because Tom caught evidence of a REAL GHOST on camera. Next week we’ll he’ll discuss the rest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mornings. Literally everybody hates them, but they come every single g.d. day and there's nothing we can do about it. This week we share the morning routines we follow to try to make that time of day less terrible and talk about what successful people recommend. Plus, Tom becomes obsessed with a trashy reality TV show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Milk, milk, milk, it's all anyone can talk about anymore. But between cow's milk, almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, oat milk, and more how can you choose? I'll tell you how, by listening to this episode entitled simply "Milk." Also a frank and honestly overdue talk about Werther's Originals. Lastly we solve a problem involving mistaken identity in the workplace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey, we were all kids once, and what do kids love to do? That's right, play games. And where do they play these games? Duh, on the grounds literally named for all the playing that's done on them (playgrounds). This week we cover a bunch of games. Do we talk about every single playground game? Of course not. That would be ridiculous. But we do the big ones: hide and seek, tag, freeze tag, TV tag, capture the flag, cops and robbers, and pretty much all the other hits, as well as some cooler, underground games that you've probably never even heard of. We also talk about horses.This episode is sponsored by Skillshare. Head to skillshare.com/guide and get 2 free months of premium membership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Valentine’s Day is coming up and you’re probably wondering where to go on a date with your significant other. Have no fear, because romance experts Tim and Tom are here to tell you about all the different types of dates there are as well as some ideas for dates for cheapskates. Also we talk about pooping your pants but it’s unrelated.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know him as the handsome man from all the films, but you also know him as a guy who can look cool while eating an apple. That's right, this week we're talkin' Brad Pitt. From young hunk, to Hollywood elder statesman who is also a hunk, we cover his on and off screen life. We also discover a strange short film that cost $70 million to produce.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A place of fun, fantasy and french fries: McDonaldland! This week we’re talking about the magical place that a corporation invented to sell poison to children. Also Tom spends over 5 hours in a theatre to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway.Gumball is the marketplace for advertisers to buy host-read ads directly from podcasters. To learn more visit gumball.fm/guideSakara’s organic, ready-to-eat meals are made with with powerful plant-based ingredients, and they are designed to boost your energy, improve your digestion, and get your skin glowing. Get 20% off your first order at sakara.com/guideSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In these troubled times, sleeping can be hard. This week, we discuss all the ways you can shut your brain off for ten seconds so you can fall asleep and we also solve a problem from a lady whose housemate wants to steal her room. But first, some breaking news about Burt Ward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Tom goes to see Cats: The Movie and it breaks his brain for good.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Star Wars was a weird space movie from the late 70s that captured our hearts so hard that they're still cranking out new stuff decades later. This week we discuss some of that new stuff, namely the movie Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, the TV show The Mandalorian and the video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Also, a frank discussion about mothmen.This episode is sponsored by Skillshare. Head to skillshare.com/guide and get 2 free months of premium membership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy New Year! This week we’re talking about the night that everyone’s been waiting for: New Year’s Eve! Mostly we just talk about the various disastrous New Year’s Eves Tim and Tom have both had over their lives. It’s a lot of fun.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This holiday season take some time off, relax, gather your loved ones, and listen to two grown men discuss cookies for an hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here’s one holiday gift that’s not hard to find: a new episode of our show! This week we’re talking about Cabbage Patch Kids, Tickle Me Elmo, Furby, Teddy Ruxpin and all the other hard to find holiday toys over the past 30 years. Also some late breaking news about Billy Ripken’s 1989 Fleer baseball card.This episode is sponsored by Peloton. Go to onepeloton.com and use the code GUIDE to get $100 off accessories with the purchase of a Tread.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the end of the decade, so it's time for two guys who love watchin' flicks weigh in on which movies captured our hearts over the last 10 years. Noted flicksmen Tim and Tom go through their top 10 movies of the decade (well, Tom only has a top 9 list due to a miscalculation) and only fight a little bit.Thanks to our sponsors this week:Kamikoto knives - Head to kamikoto.com/guide and use offer code GUIDE to get an extra 25% off sitewideSquarespace - Go to squarespace.com/guide for a free trial and when you're ready to launch use offer code GUIDE to save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode of TCGTE, we order a Papa John’s pizza and eat it (off-mic at Tim’s insistence) to see if the quality really has dropped as much as noted racist Papa John claims. Also Tim is menaced by a squirrel and we solve a problem about snooping on your neighbors using LinkedIn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The House of Mouse has entered the Streaming Wars! This week we're talking about Disney+, which includes the Mandalorian, Marvel, all the films that have been released from the Disney Vault and even the boring stuff like National Geographic.Thanks to our sponsor Dashlane. Start your 30 day free trial at www.dashlane.com/guide and if you like it, use code "guide" at checkout to save 20% on your premium subscription. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some say we all have a role to play in this life, others say I’d rather be playing role playing games! Well we’re with the latter this week as we discuss role playing games. Also Tim gets an important and potentially life changing text message during the show, we see a dog play Jenga, talk about poop pills and Murphy beds. Also we solve a listener problem concerning running out of things to say in Spanish.Wildermyth is a tactical, story based indie RPG that has just launched on PC. Check out Wildermyth on Steam or go to wildermyth.com/guide to learn more!This episode is sponsored by Peloton. Go to onepeloton.com and use the code GUIDE to get $100 off accessories with the purchase of a Tread.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all gotta do work, right? But where should we go to do that work? Increasingly, people are choosing coworking spaces because of the flexibility, affordability and free alcohol. Also, did you know that autocorrect will sometimes change the word "coworking" too "cowering"?Thanks to our sponsors this week:ZipRecruiter - Try it for free at ziprecruiter.com/completeDashlane - Visit dashlane.com/guide to start your 30-day free trial - no credit card required.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He’s America’s favorite immortal boy: Paul Rudd. This week we’re going over his entire filmography as well as solving a listener problem concerning their carbon footprint.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the thrilling conclusion of Halloween Month, we get personal and share our own terrifying tales from our lives. You wouldn't think that two guys who grew up in a middle class Long Island suburb would have encountered so much paranormal phenomena growing up, but the things we've seen will make your skin crawl. From UFOs to Mothmen, grisly murders to g-g-g-ghosts, we've seen it all. This week we finally break our silence and tell all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Halloween Month continues this week as Tom reads the novella “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson and explains it to Tim. Also the boys spend a weekend away in the woods and Tim reads some personal insults Tom has sent him over the years.This episode is sponsored by Peloton. Go to onepeloton.com and use the code GUIDE to get $100 off accessories with the purchase of a Tread.Check out No Such Thing as a Fish on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A man with no head riding a horse. What could be scarier than that?? Nothing, that's what. This week we talk about one of the scariest stories ever published: Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. It's got the Headless Horseman, a goofball named Ichabod Crane, a surprising amount of long passages describing food and, because it was written in the 1800s, some inexcusable racism.This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter. Try it for free at ziprecruiter.com/complete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gourd that we all adored, the savory treat that we like to eat, that’s right we’re talking all about the orange guys: pumpkins. Picking ‘em, carving ‘em, eating ‘em, heck even smashing them. It’s the triumphant return of the spookiest time of year: Halloween Month and we’re kicking it off talking all about these rotund rascals. Also Tim and Tom finally went to a Billy Joel concert together.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does your body hurt all day every day? Does the simple act of living your life put you in near constant physical pain? Well if so, you should head to a spa. This week, Tom recounts his recent trip to a spa including tales about how he almost got cooked alive and how he saw all types of different naked people.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we’re live in London talking about everyone’s favorite podcast topic: Murder! We talk about famous murderers, murdering each other, etc. It’s really a lot of lighthearted fun.Also we solve TWO listener problems live: a 19 year-old who is afraid she won’t be able to relate to 18 year-olds and a man trying to get a recruitment bounty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The fizzy stuff! This week, we're talking about water with carbonation in it, or as we know it, seltzer. We cover it all, from the boring plain stuff, to the flavored versions and even the kind that will get you drunk.This episode is sponsored by Peloton. Go to onepeloton.com and use the code GUIDE to get $100 off accessories with the purchase of a Tread.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time to pack your bags and hit the road, because this week that’s what we’re talking about: packing your bags and hitting road. Tim has an 11 day trip coming up, and Tom has a 3 day one so it’s time to start thinking about what to bring. How much is too much? How little is too little? Also we solve a listener problem concerning how to start getting people to call you a new, fake name.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do you do when you want to sleep, but not spend your whole day or night unconscious? Take a nap! This week, we discuss all things naps, but first Tom makes an apology (and then retracts that apology). We also solve a problem from a listener with a bad co-worker.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The slackers that everyone loves to hate. That’s right, this week we’re talking all about the Baby Boomers’ second favorite target of ire, Generation X. Slackers, flannel shirts, grunge, working in a coffee shop, it’s all here as well as a frank discussion about pooping your pants.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to the internet, we're smack dab in the middle of a "hot girl summer." How do you cool down during such a thing? Well, with some frozen treats. Listen as Tom goes off the rails trying to come up with a standard definition of frozen treats and constantly lashes out at Tim for trying to help. We also solve a problem from a listener who is headed to Salt Lake City, Utah.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Go from being an Email Zero to an Email Hero this week as we discuss the idea of Inbox Zero: aka keeping your email inbox completely empty all the time. Productivity and Lifestyle Guru Tim tells Tom all of his tips about a thing he’s been doing for less than a week.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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People everywhere are giving birth to children and committing to feeding and raising them but everyone keeps running into the same problem: what do you do when you have a baby or a small child and you want to go see a movie or hang out at a fancy cocktail bar? Well, it turns out you can hire babysitters. This week, two childless men in their thirties discuss how babysitting works. We also solve a problem from a listener who keeps becoming friends with his clients at work.LONDON! We're doing shows at the London Podcast Festival September 13 and 14. Get tickets at tcgte.com/live.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When I dip, you dip, we dip. And baby, this week we’re ALL dipping into dips, God’s favorite food. We count down the best dips, the worst dips, hell even the best stuff to dip IN dips. Also we solve a problem with a co-worker blocking a listener on Instagram so he can flirt with another co-worker. It’s less complicated than it sounds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two non-hunks discuss the topic of hunks for an hour. We also solve a problem from a listener who doesn't want to get clowned by teens.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s problem solving week here at The Complete Guide to Everything which means we’re doing nothing but solving your problems for an entire hour straight. Unfortunately your problems are very complex so we’re only able to solve three of them, but they’re doozies.This week's episode is sponsored by Openfit. Get a special extended 30-day free trial by texting GUIDE to 303030.This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter. Try it for free at ziprecruiter.com/complete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everybody's favorite half-boy/half-spider is back in theaters and we're talkin' about him! And not just the new movie, either (no spoilers until the end, with fair warning). We're also talking about the Spiderverse, and the 6000 other Spider-Man movies that came out in the last 20 years too. And of course, what discussion of Spider-Man would be complete without a lot of mentions of the seminal, character-defining Broadway musical, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark?This episode is sponsored by 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we’re talking about the newest most magical place on Earth, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. What could be so exciting that two grown childless men who don’t even particularly like Star Wars are considering spending their life savings just to go? Listen in and find out. Also for some reason we talk about religion a lot.This week’s episode is brought to you by The Complete Guide to Everything’s Patreon! Check out patreon.com/completeguide to learn how you can get a double dose of TCGTE in your life every week with Books: The Podcast and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 by Stamps.com. Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment by going to Stamps.com, clicking the microphone at the top of the homepage and entering the code GUIDE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Patreon powers membership businesses for creators like us by allowing our biggest fans to become paying patrons. Patreon is offering free phone consultations with their Creator Partnerships team - sign up at patreon.com/headgumIf you suffer from hair loss, the last thing you need is to wait to see a doctor. With Keeps, there’s finally a way to get the help you need when you need it. For a limited time, receive your first month of treatment for free, go to Keeps.com/GUIDE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 your first purchase of a website or domainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 interest rate discount.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 the offer code GUIDE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 - Refinance your credit card balances and save with a Credit Card Consolidation loan from LightStream. Check out lightstream.com/complete for an additional interest rate discount.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 your portfolio. Sign up at guide.robinhood.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.