The Complete Guide to Everything

Have you ever been out shopping and thought to yourself, "Hey, this is really great, but I wish the store I'm shopping at and paying money to would put me to work"? Well buddy, do we have the thing for you! This is one episode you won't want to "check out" of! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we continue our deep dive into this summer's most anticipated movies, including F1, M3GAN 2.0 and the new Superman reboot. Listen to this episode so you're not utterly humiliated by showing up at the multiplex without knowing the names of all the cool movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blockbuster season's upon us and we've got all the “dirt” on this summer's biggest movies, compiled directly from information available about them on the internet! We're talking Thunderbolts*, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Lilo & Stitch (Live Action), From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (do not call it by any other name), The Phoenician Scheme, The Materialists, How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action).But we also mention movies that are already out or aren't even coming out until after the summer! Movies like The Founder, NewsRadio, Frasier, The Simpsons, The Avengers, The Marvels, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Lilo & Stitch, Aladdin, Masters of the Universe, Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario Bros., Psycho, Past Lives, Madamme Web, Fifty Shades, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Twilight, The Hunger Games, 300, Mission: Impossible.Ok, that should be enough SEO.For weekly bonus episodes of Books: The Podcast, Fast Food Fryday, Amazing Facts and 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 Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynoldsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dust off your flannel and crank up your distortion pedals -- this week we're talking 90s grunge music. Who were the cool bands and who were the poseurs? What are the best grunge albums of all time? Were The Toadies a grunge band? This episode will answer every single you have question about this gritty, moody musical genre.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone just loves Costco, but have you ever stopped to ask why? Rather than just sit around wondering, this week one of our hosts actually GOES there! Also, a frank discussion about whether 100 men could take on 1 gorilla.For weekly bonus episodes of Books: The Podcast, Fast Food Fryday, Amazing Facts and 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 Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Popes are in the news this week, so we're turning our investigative eyes towards just what goes on over there in Vatican City. We also share our list of who should be the next pope, and solve a non-pope-related problem from a guy whose wife wants him to throw her a surprise birthday party.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, it's all about God's Herb, from the origins of the 4/20 legend to the rollout of legal weed in New York. We get into cannabis culture and why most of it sucks, discuss the Grateful Dead and other "weed" bands, and Tim experiments with absinthe.For weekly bonus episodes of The Golden Age of Cinema, Books: The Podcast, Fast Food Fryday, Amazing Facts and 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 Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a lot to be scared of these days, so this week two of the bravest men in history will break down all there is to know about phobias.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was announced this week and we're asking the big questions: Will Princess Peach get a new dress? Are Bowser's spikes sharper? Plus more Tim airport stories.For weekly bonus episodes of Books: The Podcast, Fast Food Fryday, Amazing Facts and 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 we should check out next.Follow Tim on Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two of the most fashionable men on earth tell all! This week we share everything we know about men's fashion: shirts, pants, the whole deal. Shoes, too.

Dollars to donuts, we're talking about donuts. Cake or yeast, we cover both! And if you think we don't talk about which donuts are our favorites, you've got donuts for brains. Also, Tim gets new shoes, the Pope's back, and Tim's embarrassing experience attempting baseball commentary as a child.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 Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you aware that some people take plants, things that usually grow outside, and actually bring them indoors into their homes for aesthetic purposes? Strange but true. This week, we discuss houseplants.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite the recent hostilities, many Americans still love Canadians, especially Canadians like Dan Aykroyd. This week we're talking about one of the Blues Brother himself and his various turns on both the big and small screen. Also, we make a number of old man complaints.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 Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We were all set to record an episode about Dan Aykroyd this week, and then Tom got to talking about a magic show he went to and well, that just led to more talk about other magic shows we've been to and, long story short, this episode is about magic shows. Our sincere apologies to Mr. Aykroyd.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 joined by Master Drummer™ Tim for a deep dive on all of Tom's questions about learning to play the drums. Tim reveals insider secrets about drumsticks, crimes committed by famous drummers in front of Tim, and the world of expensive and exotic snare drums. Also discussed are murder mystery weekends, how to very easily get away with a murder and an illiterate teacher.

You seem like you could use a nice relaxing soak. Hop in the tub and listen to us discuss all things baths.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Valentine's Day drawing near, we're feeling like heart-eyed romantics this week and discussing Marriage Proposals. Should you do it the old fashioned way, on the Jumbotron at a local professional sports match, or the new fangled way with a Proposal Coordinator who'll put your family in disguises? We discuss all this and whether you should get us involved in your proposal too.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 Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a conspiracy theory that most of the activity on the internet is actually generated by bots (robots) and AI. But hey wait a minute -- this theory was originally POSTED on the internet, so maybe a bot wrote it?? This week, we (two human men who are definitely NOT bots) discuss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ventriloquist, crash test, ballistics, there are a lot of different kinds of dummies out there today and you don't want to buy the wrong one for the wrong job. Don't worry, we know a lot about dummies. We even know a little bit about the biggest dummy of them all.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 Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we remember David Lynch, a genius and the best kind of weird dude, and Bob Uecker, a different type of genius and another great weird dude.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It used to be that doomsday bunkers were only an option for megalomaniac dictators, but nowadays they can be yours starting at just $20,000! This week we're exploring the options that are out there for the person simultaneously afraid that the world is going to end but would still like to be around living inside a tin can if it does. We also cover long johns and Betty Boop.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 Bluesky: yourpaltim.bsky.social and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Bluesky: tomreynolds.bsky.social and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Popeye, a sailor man who lives either in a frying pan or a garbage can depending on who you believe, has entered the public domain and we're on top of it. So open up a can of spinach, dump it right down your gullet and get ready to learn all about Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, Bluto, Brutus, Ham Gravy and a bunch of other weirdos from the 1920s.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're looking back at the year that was 2024 this week and deciding if it was truly “brat” or not. Also we spend some time discussing Jay Leno's recent injuries and appearance on Club Random.[EDITOR'S NOTE: We had some technical gremlins pop up during this remote record, our apologizes for the audio quality occasionally being wonky.]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We hope you saved all your holiday shopping for the last minute, because this week we're going through the hottest new toys that all the kids in your life will surely be asking for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Throw out those old fuddy-duddy church records, because this week we're going over Rolling Stone's list of the best rock and roll Christmas songs, covering classics like Darlene Love's Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Run DMC's Christmas in Hollis, and Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You. Also, we discuss the current drone situation in New Jersey and whether or not everyone should freak out or not.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: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you're a kid, sometimes it snows so much that you don't have to go to school and it rules because you get to do whatever you want. Nowadays that happens less, since everyone has computers and people hate fun. This week, two old men reminisce about snow days of yore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To you he might just be Santa Claus, but to sophisticates like us, he's Saint Nicolas. This week we're talking about Santa's dark origin story and how if you can bring some pickled kids back to life, they'll make you a saint. And honestly, that's only fair.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: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sorry gobble-heads, this Thanksgiving week, we're NOT talking turkey. Instead we're laser focused on the real stars of the show: the side dishes. (And we also talk about turkey a little bit.)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 legendary career of Quincy Jones, a music producer and arranger for artists like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and more. But mostly we're talking about his insane 2018 Vulture interview, where he said whatever he felt like saying.Also, we discuss his daughter's ads for Citibank at great length.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Screw everything, this week we're talking about desserts 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.

They might have been the rulers of the Earth, but now they're just birds. That's right, we're talking Dinos this week, and why Ross Geller got so much grief for his line of work. Also, the arrival of a new segment: Tim Takes.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: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on another Halloween Month episode we're getting wrapped up in mummy talk, and try to figure out a bunch of stuff like what's the deal with mummies, and why didn't anyone see that Tom Cruise mummy movie? Also, we try to figure out what's going with The Masked Singer, which is somewhat mummy-adjacent, in a way.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a lot of rules about vampires, and this week, we're breaking them all. Also we discuss homemade Halloween costumes, how vampires are just like Superman, and just how are they so damn sexy?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: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nightmares, or "the dreams of the damned", are like regular dreams, except evil and bad. This week we're talking about those scary movies our brain makes us watch when we're just trying to get some sleep. And we also try Dua Lipa's viral Diet Coke recipe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Halloween Month and this week we're talking about something that's absolutely terrifying even though we all have one: skeletons. Why are these boney men so scary? What makes them tick? And what makes their ribs sound like xylophones?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: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So your friend is getting married -- you know what that means: time for the bros to party hard. This week, in honor of Tom's upcoming wedding, we're talking about bachelor parties (that's a 'stag do' to all our friends across the pond), the do's and don'ts, the debauchery, and the way they make everybody kinda feel uncomfortable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes you're afflicted with an ailment that you don't wanna pay ten thousand dollars for some fancy pants doctor to fix. That's where home remedies come in. Sometimes they're useful, sometimes they're boloney, but these tips and tricks will help you get around having to see someone who actually knows what they're doing.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: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Grohl is the legendary drummer of Nirvana, the main creative force behind Foo Fighters, and as a seminal figure in rock and roll over the last three decades has had considerable influence on popular music and pop culture at large. He's also known as "the nicest guy in rock music" due to his affable personality, enthusiasm for all types of music, and his ability to connect with fans of all ages. Apparently he's in the news this week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He's been Batman, Birdman and Beetlejuice, but one thing he's never been is Michael Douglas… until now! This week we're talking about the actor with the most, Michael Keaton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eat! Eat! You're skin and bones. Have this big bowl of spaghetti with gravy (that's what we call sauce) and a big a-meatball!This week we're talking about pasta.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7-Eleven might be threatened by people buying EVs and not buying cigarettes, but they're actually doing fine and worth billions of dollars! This week we're discussing the 7-Eleven of our youths (it was scary) and how it compares to today (still kinda scary) and the recent news that Circle K wants to buy them!Discover the mysterious world of 'Mammoth, Massachusetts' by Jordan J. Hall, a collection of speculative folk fiction featuring lesser-known cryptids and New England folklore. Get your copy and support small businesses at JordanJHall.com.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 discussing the food you buy at a restaurant but, this is key, you do not eat at the restaurant. Yes, we're talkin' takeout (or if you're in the UK, takeaway).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recorded from New York, it's an episode about Saturday Night Live! This week we're discussing the trailer for the new movie about the first episode of SNL, along with various thoughts, opinions and soliloquies about the television show itself.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: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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 and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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 Twitter: @yourpaltim and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Follow Tim on Twitter: @yourpaltim and Instagram: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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,” BeyoncéFor 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: @yourpaltimFollow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynoldsAdvertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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