Nightmares

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.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.

28 Apr 20191h 3min

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.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.

21 Apr 20191h 11min

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.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.

14 Apr 20191h 13min

What is this, amateur hour? It is when you’re singing karaoke! This week we’re talking all about the thing that people either really love or really hate: singing on-stage to a weird MIDI backing track while a bunch of drunk people look on. Also we solve a listener problem concerning an old man bagging their groceries too slowly.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 domainFor 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.

7 Apr 20191h 8min

Everyone wants to write a book, but nobody knows how! Well, some people do and one of them happens to be Tom, one of the hosts of this very podcast. In this episode, we talk about the writing process, give some tips & tricks, and somehow wind up in a conversation about alarm clocks.Oh, and head to Amazon and check out Tom's new book, Omni's Fall!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.

31 Mars 20191h 3min

Hey! Get off your damn phone! It’s rude! Oh, you’re using it to listen to this podcast? Ahhh, that’s fine then. Actually, pop out those headphones, let’s all take a listen! In this brave new world there are new rules about etiquette and we’re here to teach them to you. We also cover headphone/AirPods etiquette since we’re on the cutting edge. Make sure you stay tuned until the very end to hear the result of a dramatic bet between Tim and Tom around who uses their phone more. The results might shock you!Our sponsor this week is Marine Layer, makers of the softest clothes you’ve ever felt in your whole dang life. For 15% off your first order, visit marinelayer.com and enter offer code GUIDE at checkout!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 Mars 20191h 7min

Have you heard about the hot new craze? Grown-ups riding scooters! The next billion-dollar tech industry tomfoolery involves motorized city scooters and we had some first-hand experience with them. Also, we talk about dental veneers and solve a problem about water bottles.Thanks to our sponsor, Robinhood. Robinhood is giving our listeners a free stock like Apple, Ford or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sign up at guide.robinhood.com.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.

18 Mars 20191h 8min

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 Mars 20191h 16min