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Jul 8, 2012

Old nerds, Tim's first podcast as a 7 year old, putting your seat back on an airplane, LA cab drivers, starting a cult, Disneyland and pronouncing Speed Demon correctly.

Jul 2, 2012

This week Tim and Tom learn a lot about singing sensation Carly Rae Jepsen, discuss the attractiveness of some of the characters on the Jetsons, and Tom talks about an experience at the ballpark. Then they break down the last 20 years of summer songs and realize that they are two, sad, out of touch men. Enjoy!

Jun 24, 2012

This week, our good friend comedian Dave Hill stops by to help us solve some listeners' problems, talk about Dave & Busters, get into philosophies about fighting and wow us by telling us about famous people whose phone numbers he has. Oh, and I think he mentions his new book once or twice, too.

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Also, in this episode we very quickly explain the deal with our new mobile apps and the new Complete Guide to Everything Premium subscription. Get more information at www.tcgte.com/premium.

Jun 18, 2012

Part two of our incredible Summer Movie Preview! This week we put out a call for interns to join our growing empire, Tom questions Tim about licensing his stories for personal use, recording multiple episodes in a day Wheel of Fortune style, Tim loses at the Disney World version of 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire'. Also we discuss Rock of Ages, Summer of Cranston, arguing the historical relevance of the Titanic, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, an extensive role-play involving a hypothetical coffee shop situation, Brave, Ted, The Amazing Spiderman, Step Up Revolution, The Bourne Legacy. We also answer a question about air conditioning and electrical bills.

Jun 11, 2012

This week we talk about Tim's new duvet cover, share a few million dollar ideas like hologram hats and elementary school teachers dealing with hangovers. We cover the currently released Hollywood blockbusters like Battleship, Dark Shadows, Men in Black 3 and Prometheus. We also burn a few bridges with Will Smith and the movie Swingers and follow up everything with an argument for why Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey is the best sequel of all time.

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Jun 3, 2012

This week, Tim and Tom dress in casual clothes instead of their usual tuxedos to discuss Tom's exhilarating day at Stunt School. Marvel at the tales of Tom's freefalls and encounter with an Amish man filming a reality television show! Gasp in amazement as Tim and Tom solve a problem involving an unwelcome houseguest! Also, we discuss a new endeavor for the show and talk about Richard Dawson's incredible tenure as host of Family Feud.

May 28, 2012

This week, Tim becomes a legitimate adult and reveals some facts about his life. Also, Tom eats some hamburgers as part of a ridiculous challenge and the two discuss people who have nicknames for names. Also, a new installment of Tim and Tom Solve Your Problems in which the guys solve a high school problem and deal with a domestic complaint.

May 21, 2012

This week Tim & Tom go to the music and food festival "The Great Googa Mooga" in Brooklyn and report about their findings regarding food, foodies, Hall & Oates, wine in a can, etc.

May 14, 2012

This week we talk about the kinds of creeps that give foot massages, Mother's Day, Tom's secret garden, tipping arguments, starting rival florists, Tom's heroics and irresponsibly spicy potato chips.

May 6, 2012

This week, for our 150th episode, we're presenting the audio from one of our live shows in London from early April. At the show we talk about our experiences traveling to England, including some bad experiences on an airplane. We discuss what we'd do if we could travel back in time and Tom presents some real life time travelers. Also, we do our world famous segment The Mundane Bucket List and do a very special live version of Tim and Tom Solve Your Problems.

Apr 30, 2012

This week we recount the career of TLC, a debate about how difficult it is or isn't to burn down a mansion, Snoop Dogg getting a pass on being a sell-out, a debate on what car Derek Jeter drives, Nike's R&D department, and condiments & selfishness. After this intro we talk about The Avengers and Tom explains who Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and Hawkeye are to Tim, plus we solve a problem with a roommate who eats too much.

Apr 23, 2012

This week we discuss g-g-g-g-ghosts!!!! From personal ghost experiences to scientific theories about ghosts, as well as more discussion about whether or not anyone's been murdered by a ghost. Also, Tom has a birthday hangover and Tim has a bunch of questions about a strange encounter.

Apr 15, 2012

This week we make history by recording our first-ever episode in London. Topics include depressing Sunday nights, surviving on nothing but booze and coffee for a week and the myth of jet lag. We talk about the differences between American and British Deal or No Deal, and deconstruct shows like The Cube, Countdown and Top Gear. We also discuss Home Alone at length, Tim tricks Tom into discussing The Real World: San Francisco, and the two answer a question about an overactive spam filter.

Apr 8, 2012

Tim and Tom discuss the upcoming live UK shows next week and explain how their packing-related procrastination led to them watching hours of the TV show Friends instead. Obviously The Rembrants are discussed at length, we find that a 12 year old Tim was early to the Friends bandwagon, question the motives behind The Rachel and solve a problem about an annoying co-worker. 

Apr 2, 2012

This week Tom sets a motormouth world record and Tim doesn't know anything about boats despite venturing into international waters every week. The two discuss office lottery pools, just how much money lottery winners walk away with, how Tom selfishly tried to cheat his co-workers out of his lottery winnings and a man with scrambled brains on the news. Also, Tim tells a tale about ruining a film shoot and having a change of heart that may or may not have been a religious experience.

Mar 26, 2012

A discussion of things teenagers are interested in, The Hardy Boys, ghost murders, Tim goes to the mall and is appalled by teens being "provocative" and confident, a brief overview of the plot of The Hunger Games, comparing to Battle Royale and The Running Man, we discuss ideas on writing our own Young Adult novels, Twilight talk, SPOILERS: We then talk about the actual book.

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Mar 19, 2012

This week we discuss Tom's trip to South by Southwest 2012, as well as Tim's experience at a past SXSW. Also: St. Patrick's Day all-nighters, bathroom shenanigans at a bar, aggressive jerks at bars, Tom goes on an airplane, a house with no privacy, the homeless 4G hotspot controversy, and the introduction of the TCGTE Book Club.

Mar 12, 2012

This week we spend most of the hour generously solving YOUR problems. Topics include sick day shenanigans, clowns looking for love, things to do on your NYC vacation and attending live podcast shows alone. Also, like something pulled straight out of a Choose Your Own Adventure novel, you have the opportunity to choose our topic for next week's episode.

Mar 4, 2012

Gatoraid is a scam, Tom Rennolds' performance on Gordon Ramsay's Masterchef UK and Tom Reynolds' subsequent Twitter explosion, Tom's home-brewed beer, attending a beer festival and beer/chocolate pairing seminar, we solve a baby problem and become confused by a girl problem.

Feb 27, 2012

Tim has an important Sunday business, Tim comes down with Linsanity, a double dose of You're Awful's at Madison Square Garden,  falling down the stairs, Tim and Tom go through every Academy nominated movie (well actually just their trailers because they haven't seen any of them).

Feb 20, 2012

In honor of Presidents Day we discuss the life and times of Honest Abe Lincoln, but get caught up in discussing how duels work, Lincoln's severe depression and creepy dreams, Stomp performing at Ford's Theater and some of his not-so-famous quotes. We also hear about Tom's disgusting illness in very innocuous terms and Tim has a mundane bucket list entry about trains.

Feb 12, 2012

Tim gets a massage, we debate the merits of Valentine's Day in general, marrying your dog, "Single's Awareness Day", we give a newly engaged couple the most memorable Valentine's Day gift of their lives, Lyrical Analysis of The Beatles' "Drive My Car" and solve a problem concerning a man's girlfriend getting a tattoo.

Feb 5, 2012

This week, Tom's hungry and Tim is stricken with a mild case of Super Bowl Fever. We discuss the surprising difficulty of getting a stuffed crust pizza delivered, Tim's awkwardness when booking a massage appointment, an interesting conversation Tom heard through his window and we argue about the relevance of Ferris Bueller in 2012. Also, Tom adds another item to his Mundane Bucket List and we solve a roommate squabble in a new installment of Tim and Tom Solve Your Problems.

Jan 30, 2012

Tim goes to the Philharmonic, Groundhog's Day vs. Groundhog Day, equinoxes, learning facts through rhymes, Tom's S.A.D., Pennsylvanian dialects, disagreements about how interesting the Amish are, famous groundhogs, the Brian Doyle-Murray movie, NEW SEGMENT: Lyrical Analysis: Stevie Wonder's "Part-time Lover" plus Tim and Tom Solve a Military Problem.

Jan 23, 2012

This week we discuss all things Facebook, including 4 types of annoying Facebook users, the long, emotional process of canceling your account and the inherent insincerity of the Facebook "Happy Birthday" message. The hot new segment "Mundane Bucket List" returns as Tim announces his first entry. Also, Tim is annoyed by a woman at the deli and Tom insults all women in general.

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