The Complete Guide to Everything

OJ Simpson died, which depending on how you felt about him is a good or bad thing. Regardless, he was a really weird dude and was responsible for the biggest media circus anyone had ever seen up to that point during a formative time in our teen years. This week we look back on a bad guy’s weird life. 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: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynolds Advertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fm This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMPLETEGUIDE and get on your way to being your best self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everybody's losing their minds about the solar eclipse that's happening this week, super excited that the sun will be blocked by the moon for a few minutes. One thing is for sure -- you definitely shouldn't look at it because it's dangerous, despite what some idiot podcaster might say. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Free continental breakfast.” Are there three more beautiful words in the English language? This week, Tim’s fresh off the plane from Hollywood and thinks he’s too good for them now. Also, we discuss the various items available at a continental breakfast, but mostly we hypothesize if the bagel conveyor toaster ovens can possibly be improved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've never done an episode about Pepsi, despite one host being a certified soda freak, so we're righting that wrong this week and taking the Pepsi Challenge. And as card carrying members of Generation Next™ we have plenty to say about the world's #2 soda brand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Love unsolved mysteries and unexplained events? Join Laura Anderson and Tom Reynolds each week as they dive into the weird and wonderful universe of bizarre true tales, odd histories, ghosts, aliens, cryptids and all things peculiar on Wanna Hear Something Weird? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and everywhere else: https://link.chtbl.com/wannahearpod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feeling a bit blown away by the toothpaste options out there? You’re not alone. Make sure you stay tuned until the end for the dramatic reveals of Tim and Tom’s toothpastes of choice. 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: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynolds Advertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fm This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMPLETEGUIDE and get on your way to being your best self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We did an episode on Wendy's last week and neglected to talk about Dave Thomas, the "Where's the Beef?" lady or the attractive woman they had play Wendy in commercials in the 2010s (aka "Sexy Wendy"). We regret the oversight, and offer you this episode where we talk about all that stuff, and Tom contemplates adopting a new lifestyle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wendy’s is in the news for trying to use AI to price gouge their customers and we’re here to talk about it.. We also discuss their (mostly) pretty great menu and take a trip down Frescata Lane. If you’re expecting us to talk about Frosty’s or Dave Thomas though, you’re gonna have to wait until next week. 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: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynolds Advertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every four years, we add an extra day to the end of February and nobody knows why. This week, we investigate Leap Years and finally get to the bottom of what's going on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pancakes are better! No, waffles are the best! Please, everyone, stop fighting! This week we’re here to decide once and for all which is better, while also discussing the differences along the way. We also go over some astronaut experiments. 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: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynolds Advertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fm This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMPLETEGUIDE and get on your way to being your best self. 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 new ridiculous thing in Las Vegas, and it's a big ball that plays videos. This week we're talking about Sphere (not the Sphere, thank you very much), the immersive event venue that makes going to a U2 concert feel like you're on drugs. We also talk about local Long Island musician Billy Joel's new song. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Tim’s got the novel coronavirus, so we had to skip recording. Instead, please enjoy a recent episode of Books: The Podcast where we read the classic short story The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and didn’t get it. Also, Tom learns some fascinating animal facts. 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: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynolds Advertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No Doubt is back, baby! This week we’re talking about one of the most popular ska bands of all time, No Doubt. Also, we discuss a new and very clever way to stop bank robbers. 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: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynolds Advertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you heard about the water cup that everyone is losing their minds over? It's called the Stanley Cup, but it has nothing to do with hockey, and if you drink water out of anything else you're a dumb loser. This week dig deep into the Stanley Cup, Tim gets into a band 30 years too late, and Tom apparently has a new podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show was this week and we’re discussing all the latest gadgets and gizmos that have been introduced, including a surprising number of urine-related gadgets. 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: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynolds Advertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the world's wealthiest and most beloved rodents is in the news this week, as Mickey Mouse's first short Steamboat Willie entered the public domain. What does that mean, and more importantly, what is Mickey's whole deal? We discuss and debate these important topics on a very special episode of The Complete Guide To Everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, it's time to wave goodbye to 2023 and then turn around and wave hello to 2024. This week we take a look back at 2023, but instead of talking about any of the bad stuff that's happened we mostly just talk about Taylor Swift. 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: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynolds Advertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's another holiday week, so we're doing another very special (and very low-lift) Gauntlet episode. What's that, you ask? We asked our Patreon supporters for topic ideas, and in this episode we're once again going through them and deciding which will be future episodes and which ones will go to hell. Merry Christmas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

’Tis the season, so this week we’re talking about the top Christmas songs of all time. We also find out that Thanksgiving songs exist and that Christmas song trivia is kinda boring. But before anything else, Tom has a very important hypothetical situation 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 Podcasts and let us know what topic they should check out next. Follow Tim on Twitter: @yourpaltim and Instagram: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynolds Advertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fm This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/COMPLETEGUIDE and get on your way to being your best self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you need to buy a gift for a child this holiday season, allow us to give you the lowdown on this year's hottest toys and point you in the right direction. If you buy them every toy we talk about, they're guaranteed to love and respect you for the rest of their lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.