The Gauntlet

In the fall of 2001, a little-known tech company promised we could carry one thousand songs in our pockets with their kooky little machine they called an iPod. Two decades later, we now all have access to infinite songs at all times, so they discontinued it. This week we reminisce about the iPod and Tom has some very specific memories about working at the Apple Store during iPod-mania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us 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: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Maj 20221h 11min

Two of the world’s smartest men come together to discuss the body’s smartest part.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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us 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: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Maj 20221h 6min

Do you like creeping around and watching people cheat on their spouses? Then you should consider a career as a private investigator! This week we discuss whether we have what it takes to start a successful PI enterprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us 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: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Maj 20221h 11min

“But you guys already did an episode about potato chips in 2017!” Uh, ever hear of a little thing called a ‘requel?’ This week we’re rebooting the potato chip franchise, but also adding to it, with additional spuds talk.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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us 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: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Apr 20221h 7min

We go in depth on a retailer that really hits the bullseye. Hey, want some crap for cheap? Head to Target. (Not a paid advertisement.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us 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: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Apr 20221h 5min

This week Tom and Ginger get trapped in an elevator together and live to tell the tale to Tim. Tom does most of the explaining though, on account of Ginger being a dog. 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us 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: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Apr 20221h 6min

On this episode, we make it a Blockbuster night! (Because we talk about the defunct video rental chain, Blockbuster Video and we recorded it at night.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us 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: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Apr 20221h 12min

Tom’s returned from his Florida bender just in time to co-host episode episode number 666. We’re playing our records backwards and following their instructions to figure out how Tom Hanks scared the country into thinking D&D was a portal to Hell.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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us 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: @tomreynolds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Mars 20221h 5min