What You Ought To Know (wyotk-large)

Cow Tipping

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:30:09 +0000

We've all heard stories about knocking over bovines. But are any of them true?

Linux

The Brothers Winn — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:20:58 +0000

Yes we ignored Linux when we examined Macs and PCs but no longer. We have joined the mole people. (You'll have to watch the video to understand.)

Animal Groups

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:27:08 +0000

What do you call it when a bunch of Rhinos get together? There is a joke there somewhere. In this episode we list out the specific names for animal groups... as fast as we can.

Mending A Broken Heart

The Brothers Winn — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:43:30 +0000

How do you get over that special girl that dumps you? But more important, how do you deal with your best friend when he tries to date her the next day?

Mag Card Troubles

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:35:12 +0000

You get to the checkout line and swip your card... Denied. But you know it's good. Is there a way to solve your purchasing predicament?

State Of The Union 2010

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:48:31 +0000

While President Obama was busy giving his state of the union speech, we were busy guessing what he was going to say.

Media Bias

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:56:33 +0000

There are claims that both the right and left wing control mainstream media. Is there a media bias? And if it so, which wing is clipped?

Separation of Church and State

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:02:17 +0000

What exactly is the separation of church and state? And what does it have to do with He-Man?

WYOTK DVD Release

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:19:49 +0000

The DVD is finally here!

Still In the Game

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:59:24 +0000

A Brothers Winn Special Update

Forced Break

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:20:21 +0000

It's spring break! No we're not sunning in Cabo.

St Patrick’s Day

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:07:48 +0000

Today is a short show about short people.

Batteries

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:18:18 +0000

Silly consumer, just because you bought a device that uses batteries doesn't mean you bought a device that will use ALL of your battery.

Time Traveling The Multiverse

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:35:38 +0000

Have you seen that video by Rob Bryanton called "Imagining the tenth dimension"?

Internet Piracy

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:19:48 +0000

Bgood writes, How about making a show regarding Internet-piracy?

WiTricity

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:07:11 +0000

Occasionally I go places and forget to bring the old ball and chain with me. I am sorry. I mean plug and adapter.

2012 – We’re all going to die

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:59:39 +0000

Don't be alarmed, but we're all going to die.

Bailout! Bailout!

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:24:50 +0000

Because there is no disaster which immediate, decisive, wrong action cannot make worse.

Soapy Food

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:45:35 +0000

The Chuck That is Norris asks: "How is it that when you put soap next to food, it permeates the plastic that the food is wrapped in and makes it taste like soap?"

UM Insurance

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:06:28 +0000

We have compared gambling and insurance before, but uninsured motorist coverage may cover more than you think.

Day 12 – Whiny Christmas Song

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:11:13 +0000

On the 12th day of Christmas...

Day 11 – Exotic Fruit

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:19:48 +0000

Christmas socks! I mean stockings...

Day 10 – Noodle Sword Ballerinas

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:43:43 +0000

When we were young our mom gave us dolls...

Day 9 – Etched Glass

The Brothers Winn — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:21:16 +0000

Today's show is really short, and really girly.

Day 8 – Propeller Whirlies

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:20:59 +0000

First you buy them those annoying electronic noise-making toys when they're a baby.

Day 7 – Wreaths And Fake Mistletoe

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:09:58 +0000

So you have some scraps or branches from your needle boiling the other day.

Day 6 – Mini Rolling Motors

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:19:22 +0000

Nothing could be cooler than magnets.

Day 5 – Wassail That Nog

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:47:11 +0000

There are really two main Christmas New Years beverages.

Day 4 – Original Ornaments

The Brothers Winn — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:03:59 +0000

No, your Christmas tree is not supposed to look perfect.

Day 3 – Guns And Ninja Stars

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:37:07 +0000

Time to get dangerous.

Day 2 – Lumpy Fudge

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:11:27 +0000

Ah the lip smacking goodness of Christmas.

Day 1 – Almost a Christmas Tree

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:42:45 +0000

So I'm having a little trouble getting into the holiday spirit...

Come fly with me

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:45:56 +0000

If this holiday season you're feeling the need to rub elbows with strangers and fly the friendly skies, you are likely to have three major issues - time, money and baggage.

Didgeridoo

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:19:13 +0000

Today we're going to talk about your didgeridoo... and your didgeridont.

Humanitarian Aid

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:11:18 +0000

For those of you who don't know her, Kelsey is the What You Ought To Know humanitarian aid correspondent.

Veggy People

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:33:26 +0000

Justin writes: "You should do a show about vegetarians, because my girlfriend is one, and I just don't get it."

Cell Phone Cancer

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:39:04 +0000

I've got this weird growth on the side of my head.

Language Guide

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:22:14 +0000

When you travel abroad it's best to know the language.

Gay Marriage

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:12:07 +0000

I don't know why I am attracted to the hot bed issues. I just am! But remember, please Flame Responsibly!

The Gravy Train

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:01:50 +0000

So you've got all your money tied up in real estate. Or was it stocks.

ICE

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:59:59 +0000

Pretty much everybody has a cellphone.

Viewer Insurrection

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:45:26 +0000

You may have noticed our shows have started sucking.

Suggestion Box: Pain

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:25:03 +0000

It's suggestion box clean out day.

IMS

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:09:39 +0000

Irritable male syndrome or man ms-ing.

Bioluminescence

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:41:53 +0000

Today's show is going to be awesome, cause it's for a three year old.

Happy WYOTK Day

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:28:41 +0000

Have you ever worked a lemonade stand? I mean really worked it?

Atom Smasher

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:46:56 +0000

A while back Nospinplease wrote: "You should do a video on the new atom-smasher."

The War In Iraq

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:44:39 +0000

Unless you've been living in a cave you've probably heard the United States is at war.

Chocolate

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:08:53 +0000

Mrs. Camera Guy wrote, "So ... where's my chocolate?"

Women

The Brothers Winn — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:41:43 +0000

David writes, "What do women want? Pretty much explain women...good luck! Lol"

Demanding Shirts

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:47:35 +0000

A long time ago we promised more t-shirt options.

Ps and VPs

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:56:23 +0000

Andylicious2006 writes, "Who should I vote For?..."

Little Piggies

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:24:04 +0000

This episode is your fault.

The Camera Guy

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:23:25 +0000

You'll never see him.

Recession Depression

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +0000

jayman90 wrote in, So how is the US Economy really doing?

Digital Printing

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:25:47 +0000

The digital revolution has arrived.

Duct Tape

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:57:29 +0000

Heidi writes, Why not do a show about duct tape?

UG – Fashionably Hairless

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:26:14 +0000

I just hate my itchy Abe Lincoln neck beard!

UG – Target isn’t French

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:01:45 +0000

But I like to pretend that I am whenever I go there.

UG – wait two weeks

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:41:07 +0000

If you don't like it, wait two weeks.

22 Envy

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:35:21 +0000

We're no strangers to secret societies.

Orange Juice Issues

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:22:24 +0000

Eric writes: "Why does Orange Juice taste SOOOOOooooo badly right after you brush your teeth?"

Body For Life

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:36:14 +0000

Ali-Gator asks what "The guy in front of the camera" does to stay in shape.

Cousins

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:37:56 +0000

Everybody is your cousin.

Me, Myself and I

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:47:05 +0000

We don't want you to speak good.

Sugar Loving Teeth

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:01:16 +0000

I asked a dentist once why some people could brush, floss, gargle, and spit all day and still get cavities.

How To Stalk WYOTK

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:58:47 +0000

Stalking is such a negative word these days.

Bicentary Stalker Challenge

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:03:53 +0000

It's our 200th Show! Hurry before our answering machine fills up.

Irony

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:24:19 +0000

It's like rain on you wedding day. Except it isn't.

Organic

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:07:27 +0000

brifrye writes: "Organic! Who's to say what is organic and what is not?"

Autism

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:49:22 +0000

Today's show is going to be a little different.

Garfield Minus Garfield

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:45:03 +0000

They say that there are dog people and there are cat people.

Roaches

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:09:26 +0000

Roaches, we hate everything about them.

Secret 800 Numbers

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:43:44 +0000

I am a man on a mission. A mission to be cheap.

Primary Denary

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:49:32 +0000

The primary reason for the show is to educate. The secondary reason is to entertain.

The Power Of The Editor

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:51:49 +0000

There is an old saying, never argue with someone who buys ink by the barrel.

SPAM

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:49:15 +0000

But it's not the email kind. Not today.

Oxymorons

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:35:03 +0000

No it has nothing to do with retarded cattle or stupid mistakes with household cleaners.

Fireworks

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:26:06 +0000

We could blame it on mans primal need to play with fire...

Career Choices

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:20:08 +0000

Matthew Graff wrote us a deep question.

Credit Cards Vs Evil

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:52:13 +0000

Nick writes,

Bees

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:41:33 +0000

Everybody knows that bees make honey. But how do the bee keepers get the honey without dying?... or being stung?

A History of Fashion

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:37:52 +0000

The styles you are making fun of today ... you'll be wearing it in a decade or so.

Antidisestablishmentarianism

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:47:01 +0000

It's the longest word in the English language.

Why I Hate Pay Pal

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:13:40 +0000

So I bought something on ebay and it looked like it might be too good to be true. Yeah, it was.

The Herd Mentality

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:15:35 +0000

We all want to belong to a group. But why?

Secret Summer T-Shirts

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:33:18 +0000

Lots of big changes around here today.

Hot Gas

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:48:59 +0000

Is it a serious concern for motorists?

Playing Doctor

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:03:33 +0000

Maybe you have insurance. Maybe you don't. Either way we have something pretty important for you.

Stimulus Economus

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:54:35 +0000

Kbombbilly writes "Are those economic stimulus checks any good to stimulate the economy?"

Sticky Locks

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:18:24 +0000

Have you ever stuck your key in a lock and noticed that it gets tougher and tougher to push in and pull out?

SteriPEN

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:49:30 +0000

This is a SteriPEN. It's like a little magic wand.

Water Is Not An Energy Source

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:59:17 +0000

There is a whole lot of buzz going around about Hydrogen cells for cars.

Swimming Babies

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:02:22 +0000

So I got an email a while ago with a very interesting video attached. Swimming babies!

Trash Island

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:50:35 +0000

There be a mystical isle in middle of the sea made of the refuse of men. 50 fathoms deep it be. Trash island they calls it.

Drinking Problem

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:01:28 +0000

There is only one cure. You have to drink more... a lot more.

Disappearing Technology

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:03:29 +0000

We think of ourselves as the most technologically advanced people that have ever been on planet Earth.

5 Second Rule

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:17:19 +0000

Some Kid In Texas wrote in asked, "Ever think about doing a bit on the infamous 5 Second Rule?"

2008 Summer Movie Guide

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:22:51 +0000

Summer is here and I can't help but think I've seen this movie before.

Not Funny Bone

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:00:25 +0000

Why do we call it the funny bone?

Quicksand Lies

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:59:50 +0000

... And we're back!

Spotting

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:24:49 +0000

So how do those ice skaters spin around and around and around and not throw up all over the ice.

Bike To Work Day

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:55:19 +0000

It's not today it's tomorrow. But if we told you then it would be too late. So everybody suit up!

Catching It

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:08:11 +0000

The guy behind the camera caught strep throat. And he didn't tell me about it so I didn't know when I came in. And you can catch it from breathing.

Everything Is Blue

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:42:34 +0000

I went diving with a friend recently who was a little disappointed that the underwater world didn't look as bright and colorful as finding Nemo.

The Sounds Of Space

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:37:49 +0000

If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it does it really make a sound?

Apathy

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:28:34 +0000

Who cares?

Off The Radar

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:12:46 +0000

Yesterday I wasn't a technophobe or a conspiracy theorist or paranoid. But today... just maybe.

Cram It

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:33:10 +0000

Armed with an array of snack and stimulants you are gonna spend the next 21 hours trying to ramrod some education into that cranium of yours.

Just Grow It Back

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:26:52 +0000

Real world science has a funny way of parroting science fiction, like when cell phones came out. What do they remind you of?

Invest In Food

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:36:18 +0000

Stockpiling food. It's not just for religions, survivalists and cults. Not anymore. It's for investors.

Open Mind Closed

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 02 May 2008 23:54:01 +0000

This whole week was about having an open mind.

Racism

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:48:24 +0000

Being a white guy I don't think I can really do a show on racism... cause... you know... I'm white.

Darwin’s Intelligent Design

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:27:38 +0000

"Open your mind" week continues, and today's topic - Darwin vs God. But we're gonna call it Intelligent Design cause we want to get this video into classrooms.

Liberals vs Conservatives

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:49:45 +0000

If you want to keep your friends you are never supposed to talk about religion or politics. Today we are going to talk about both!

Global Warming

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:12:02 +0000

In junior high my science teacher said that the world would be out of fossil fuels by the year 2000.

An Open Mind

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:47:48 +0000

Fred Nietzsche writes "We criticize a thinker more sharply when he presents us with a displeasing proposition; and yet it would be more reasonable to do this when his proposition pleases us."

Nukes, They’re The Bomb

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:16:07 +0000

Have you ever wondered how the world would end? Well it wasn't that long ago we knew. Nukes.

Cheating Death

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:23:58 +0000

Years ago I came into this world screaming, bald, and toothless. It's probably the way I'll head out of it too.

Gutenberg Book Club

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:12:34 +0000

You coasted through lit class and you found that the best place to make up for lost sleep was history.

Bike Pain

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:45:01 +0000

The first truly modern bicycle was invented by a Scotsman.

Hiccups

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:25:47 +0000

Nothing could be more important to learn than the secret knowledge and wisdom required to unlock the mysteries of the man's arch enemy the hiccup.

Mad Genius

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:11:36 +0000

Have you ever heard of a schizotype?

Star-1-1

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:15:52 +0000

There are two different kinds of special codes you can use on your phone. Star and pound codes (also called vertical service codes) and N11 codes.

Hail To The Chief

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:29:55 +0000

Hail to the chief. That's the happy song they play for the president.

How Gross Is Your Salary

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:04:19 +0000

It's tax day. So I thought it might be good to talk about how much you really make.

So Sue Me

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:08:05 +0000

A few weeks ago I got an invitation in the mail to a class action lawsuit.

Happiness, What A Bummer

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:14:23 +0000

Roll out your yoga mats and light up the incense. It's time to get our Zen on.

Bigger, Better or Both

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:07:48 +0000

Computers used to be the size of a house, why shouldn't your TV?

The Big 100

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:53:50 +0000

Every New Years, or when the odometer rolls over you've got to throw a party.

QWERTY

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:52:32 +0000

It's the first six keys in the top left corner of your keyboard.

Human Family Reunion

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:46:00 +0000

There's one thing we all agree on. We're all related.

Doughnations

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:50:48 +0000

Believe it or not we've actually had people write in to the suggestion box and ask us if they could give us money.

MP3 Players

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:02:06 +0000

Christian writes: "It would be cool to see some thing done on MP3 players."

Easter DVD

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:55:39 +0000

Easter has come and gone, but you can still find hidden eggs.

April Liar

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:00:31 +0000

Now Everybody knows it's April Fools. We wanted to play a prank on you but that's just not going to happen.

Capitalized Medicine

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:35:56 +0000

So I went to the pharmacy the other day and as I was was checking out, I got this excruciating pain.

Cruisin’ California

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:54:06 +0000

Believe it or not we actually have an international audience.

Portfolio Ninjas

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:30:36 +0000

Growing up my brother and I used to climb trees - practicing to be ninjas or something.

Ten Pound Voice

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:00:40 +0000

The guy behind the camera asks, "Why does the camera make me look 10 pounds heavier and why does my voice sound funny when it's recorded?"

The Admit Stamp

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:52:58 +0000

My friend Laura is really into stamping - you know, letters, papers, legal documents. Apparently the government likes stamping, too.

Airborne

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:00:39 +0000

It's popular, it's fizzy and it claims to ward off sickness better than you average homeopathologist or witch doctor.

Copyright Infinity

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:00:40 +0000

So you made an embarrassing video of yourself, dancing in a grass skirt with a viking helmet on. And your brother put it up on MySpace. Now you're an Internet celebrity ...

Funburns

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:07:27 +0000

Spring is here! And that means summer is coming. And that means you are probably already working on working on your tan.

Mac vs PC

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:07:27 +0000

SincerelyJackie asked us: "I know the basic differences between Microsoft Windows and Macs. But I was wondering if you could do a show on which differences actually matter when figuring out which one to get."

Birthday Kaka

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:42:39 +0000

Soul Sister a member of the secretive 22 had a birthday a while back.

My Hawaiian Vacation

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:21:16 +0000

Aloha! So I was in Hawaii for over a week, not just this weekend.

Spontaneity

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:11:33 +0000

Spontaneity is a funny thing.

The Way I Do Math

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:40:50 +0000

There is a reason my teacher gave up on me.

Dangerous Boys

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:35:55 +0000

Boys are dangerous. They just are. I've got 5 brothers and growing up with them was... well... I'm kind of amazed no one died.

The Truth Behind The Eyes

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:35:52 +0000

Direct eye contact is really important in the subtle nuances of human communication.

Probiotics

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:38:00 +0000

Demoiselle, a member of our secret society (that you can't join) sent us a video asking what probiotics are.

Grading Food

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:50:36 +0000

This burrito comes from one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. And I've never checked the restaurants rating.

Cryptography

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:50:37 +0000

Cryptic messages, carrier pigeons, secret codes words. Cryptography used to be cool.

Blood Suckers

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:50:38 +0000

Some people attract attention, some attract criticism, and others just attract bugs.

Wiihabilitation

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:50:39 +0000

It's your lucky day guys. You know how everyone tells you that video games are a waste of time. Well now you can play all the games you want, doctors orders.

Ticket Trouble

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:50:40 +0000

I love it when people tell me they've never had a speeding ticket.

Port-A-Cheap Phone

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:50:42 +0000

So the other day, my brother gave his old cell phone to his two year old and an interesting message came up.

Duck And Cover

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:45:43 +0000

Ah, the good old days of fighting over what to do in an earthquake.

Things We Say Wrong

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:45:45 +0000

You know the grammar in this country has really gone down hill.

News, Media And Truth

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:45:46 +0000

Can I tell you a little bed time story. Once upon a time, there were two journalists...

Enjoying Our Waste

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:45:47 +0000

I was walking down the road the other day and saw a sign, Littering: fine $1000 dollars.

Ultimate Power

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:45:48 +0000

So I had a free afternoon the other day and I thought maybe I'll sit down and try and figure out how to get ultimate power.

Mexican Standoff

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:45:49 +0000

Who negotiates for a $10 pair of Mexican sunglass? I do.

Foil Hats

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:45:50 +0000

If the aliens are here, oh and they're here, you have two choices. You can let them probe you mind or you can put on one of these.

You Make Me Cry

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:45:51 +0000

Boys don't cry. Big girls don't cry. Argentineans don't cry. So what are you crying about?

Flashlights Shaken Not Stirred

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:45:52 +0000

First of all, I am not scared of the dark. Much. Anymore.

Valentine Brains

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:45:53 +0000

No, we didn't forget it. We just thought it would be better to talk about it after you came to your senses.

Death To Taxes

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:45:54 +0000

Taxes, they are complicated. Unless, of course, you like giving money to the Government, in which case, they are easy.

Gravity, You Failed Us

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:45:56 +0000

Sure, it might be holding you down on the surface of the planet, but it might not be holding the universe together.

Smoking… Again

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:45:57 +0000

Grant wrote in a while back and asked us to do a show on smoking.

Our Secret Society

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:40:40 +0000

Friday I was talking smack about YouTube. What I should have said was...

What I Want To Know

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:40:41 +0000

Hey, um I need to vent. Can I vent? Is that okay?

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:40:42 +0000

It's a time for celebration, parades, fireworks, two guys running around in a dragon costume and eating out at your favorite Chinese restaurant. That's right, today is Chinese new year.

Bond-age

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:40:43 +0000

Every now and then a politician or special interest group gets an idea and has no real reasonable or rational way to pay for it - enter the bond measure.

You’ve Been Googled

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:40:44 +0000

I love Google. I hate Google. I am unequivocally ambivalent about Google.

Speaking To Death

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:40:45 +0000

People are afraid of dying. People are afraid of sharks. But surprisingly enough, people are even more afraid of public speaking.

Groundhog Day

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:40:46 +0000

Tomorrow is Groundhog day.

The Towel Master

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:40:47 +0000

Yeah yeah yeah. I've heard it all before. You're gonna put somebody's eye out with that thing.

I Ate What?

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:40:48 +0000

So I heard a great joke the other day. What is the difference between you and that sausage?

21st Century Toilet

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:40:49 +0000

If youve watched this show for long enough you must know how I feel about germs.

Ye Olde Drugs

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:40:50 +0000

Okay kids, let's talk about the drugs.

The 2008 Voters Guide

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:40:51 +0000

What You Ought To Know Special Edition! It's the 2008 voters guide.

Bottled Water

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:40:52 +0000

Ah, bottled water. It's clean, it's pure, it's fresh from the mountain springs of Ontario CA?!

Vitamin C Me

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:40:53 +0000

I'm sick. But the task master back there said I had to come into work and spread my germs around.

Mid Aisle Crisis

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:40:54 +0000

Yes picking fruit at the supermarket is almost as hard as filing taxes.

Your New Digital Camera

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:40:55 +0000

Andrea writes: I want to know about digital cameras.

A New Kind Of Rebel

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:40:57 +0000

You really are a rebel. Just a new kind of rebel.

Vote With Your Feet

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:35:43 +0000

You live in a democracy. Actually you live in a democratic republic, but if you tell people that they'll just disagree with you.

Just Say No

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:35:44 +0000

What do asking the neighbors to keep quiet so we can film and the last girl I asked out have in common?

Credit Cards – Payback

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:35:45 +0000

Today I'm gonna tell you how to get free money!

Pregnant Guys

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:35:46 +0000

First off, don't ever say we're pregnant cause you're not.

S’Mores

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:35:47 +0000

Summer is officially over. No really. Even in San Diego.

BCC Me

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:35:49 +0000

I know I'll never be able to keep you from spamming me.

Generation Deaf

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:35:50 +0000

We like our music and we like it so loud that everyone else gets to like it with us.

Alarms

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:35:51 +0000

Christmas is over and you had Santa working overtime.

New Years Disillusions

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:35:55 +0000

For years I've been making New Years' resolutions and forgetting them.

Grinchmas Scrooge

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:35:56 +0000

Its that time of year again. People seem more pleasant than usual.

Auld Lang Syne

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:35:57 +0000

You know the song, well the tune anyway. People always sing it right around new years.

Winter Getaways

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:36:00 +0000

If you're like me you've been really busy. Doing stuff. Holiday Stuff. Time critical secret holiday stuff.

Oyster Chocolate Pie

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:30:47 +0000

This show isn't really what you ought to know, I mean its fun to know, but more like trivia.

Inventive Gifts

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:30:48 +0000

One of the best Christmases I can remember was back in the day when Star Wars was really popular Wait, it still is.

Take It Back

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:30:49 +0000

It just slipped out of your mouth. You dont know how it happened. She asked how the jeans made her look and you were honest. Its over. You cant take it back.

Dino Scanner

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:30:51 +0000

Some documents go straight to recycling, some get shredded because they full of dangerous offers and credit card checks, but a rare few rise above the rest and cry out for immortality.

Coughing

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:30:52 +0000

Loyal fan Steven writes: How about a show explaining why you seem to cough more at night then during the day when you are sick.

The Perfect Gift For Him/Her

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:30:53 +0000

So youre shopping for that special someone and you want to know what to get them.

Why eBay?

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:30:54 +0000

How do you know you got a good deal on the last whatever you bought?

What’s So Great About AI?

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:30:55 +0000

In the movies, you know the ones where the machines go bad and take over the whole world, it usually starts with an AI.

Gambling. No, Sorry. Gaming.

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:30:56 +0000

I think they call it gaming to try and make losing your hard earned money sound more fun.

Rental Car Rally

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:30:57 +0000

People rent cars for all sorts of reasons, like going to business conventions, or going on a really long road trip or going to the Monster Jam 4x4 Rally when they really dont have a 4x4.

Your Burglar and You

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:30:58 +0000

Now I like having company come over. But when they come over unannounced it can be a little stressful.

Warm Hats and Cold Toes

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:30:59 +0000

Mom used to tell me to put a hat on if my feet got cold. She still does.

Antiestablishment

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:31:01 +0000

In our "Stains" show I was wearing a very specific shirt.

Mail My FedEx via UPS

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:31:02 +0000

Tis the season to be shipping. Who doesn't love to get a big brown box of something in the mail?

Raising Your MPG

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:25:39 +0000

Sure you can buy a new hybrid and pay thirty thousand dollars to save money on gas. Or, you know, you could just save money on gas.

Trailer Tires

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:25:40 +0000

So you got that big old truck, cause youre a man.

Going Crazy on Phone Systems

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:25:41 +0000

They say that doing the same thing over and over again expecting something new to happen is a sign of insanity.

Turkey Day

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:25:42 +0000

Most everyone knows the origins of Thanksgiving. Pilgrims, Native Americans and really severe winter. But did you know that turkey contains Tryptophan?

Black Friday

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:25:43 +0000

Black Friday. It sounds like a pro-wrestling event and in some ways it is.

Comet Kaboom

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:25:44 +0000

Astronomy is pretty nerdy Nerdy until something blows up!

The Kid Who Does The Videos

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:25:46 +0000

Making a show about ourselves may seem narcissistic but every once in a while we get a comment or question thats so important we just have to answer it.

Tipping

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:25:47 +0000

There you are at the restaurant dressed to impress, but when the bill comes back you have to figure out the tip.

Open Up A Can Of…

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:25:48 +0000

If youre like most people you have one of these at home. And it makes opening cans really easy.

Stains

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:25:49 +0000

What do blood, grease, fruit, and chocolate all have in common? They love to ruin your new shirt thats what.

Veterans Day

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:25:50 +0000

It used to be called Armistice Day, and in some places it still is.

Free Stuff

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:20:40 +0000

I have something to say to the world and its like a rallying cry. Free stuff!

Recycling

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:20:41 +0000

So I was digging around in the dumpster the other day...

A Better Education

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:20:42 +0000

You're finding Calculus is really tough this year.

Peppers and Pain

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:20:43 +0000

Do you remember that map of the tongue? How it explains where different places on your tongue taste different things?

Diamonds, a Monopolist’s Best Friend

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:20:44 +0000

They're beautiful, they're sparkly and oh so rare. Actually they're not.

Blu-ray vs Betamax

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:20:45 +0000

When video tape recorders showed up there was a format war between VHS and Betamax.

Flu Shots

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:20:45 +0000

Gather around everyone. Its that special time of year again Yup, Its flu season.

Candy

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:20:46 +0000

Amazon.com lists the ten worst Halloween treats as follows.

Halloween

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:20:47 +0000

What makes Halloween so great? Pumpkins? Candy? Kids hyped up on sugar?

What You Don’t Otta Know

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:20:48 +0000

You got that email didnt you? The one that talks about how...

Tragedy

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:16:58 +0000

Its amazing to watch how things change when a disaster hits.

Getting off the List

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:16:59 +0000

Unsolicited telemarketing can be a real pain. Seriously, who solicits telemarketing?

Doggy Treats

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:16:59 +0000

Today were going to talk about doggy treats. And not the kind you give Fido for rolling over.

The Scientific Method

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:17:00 +0000

Science as we know it today began with scholars like Rene Descartes and Kevin Bacon. No Francis Bacon... sorry.

Untying the Knot

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:17:02 +0000

So I went to New York to buy some apples. Yeah I know its a long way, but these are really good apples.

Free Information

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:17:03 +0000

We know information is addictive. And sometimes you feel like you have to know.

Sunglasses

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:17:05 +0000

Fanboys, vampires, stalkers, they all love their shades. But there are a few important things to know about them.

NAFTA

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:17:06 +0000

A quick Google search will reveal that NAFTA stands for the North American Free Trade Agreement. But that just goes to show you Google doesnt know everything.

Computers – Bits that Byte

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:17:07 +0000

If I say bus speed and you think 55 miles per hour, youre in the right place.

Translating Advertising

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:17:07 +0000

Advertising is all about almost lying.

The War on Everything

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:17:08 +0000

Right now there is a war on terror, drugs, poverty, crime and climate change. Theres pretty much a war on everything.

Netflix

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:17:09 +0000

You might have noticed something new about the website. Its kind of subtle.

Fees

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:10:38 +0000

From the little fees at coin machines to the big ones charged by banks, generally speaking, if you are being charge a fee youre being ripped off. Feels good, doesnt it?

Automotive Repair

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:10:39 +0000

So you pull up to the Skippy Lube. The service men are leering at you, sizing up your wallet. And you cant help but think, If I pay these thugs, are they really going to fix anything?

Opera

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:10:41 +0000

One word Opera! From phantoms to fat ladies, it pretty much has it all!

All the @&%#$! on TV

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:05:37 +0000

I dont know if youve noticed, but theres a whole lot of @&%#$! on TV.

Procrastination

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:05:38 +0000

Today's show is what you ought to know about procrastination.

The Peril of Being #1

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:05:39 +0000

We live in a time when being #1 is so important to people that they'll do almost anything to get there.

Gone Phishing

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:05:40 +0000

People have been fishing for centuries, mainly because they're stupid.

Homemade DVDs

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:05:41 +0000

You've buttered the popcorn. You've burned your latest home movie to DVD and you've chained your friends and family to the couch.

Not That

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:59:45 +0000

Some words are dangerous. Words like dynamite and Nazi. Other words are safe like bunny and fluffy. Today we're gonna talk about a pair of the dangerous ones.

EDRs

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:59:47 +0000

Big business conspiracy or smarter safer driving. Somebody's watching, and they're watching you drive.

7 Deadly Habits of Highly Infectious People

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:59:48 +0000

Some people are born to greatness, but most of us just spread disgusting disease. Here's how.

Playing in Water

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:59:49 +0000

Why is it you get really hungry and tired after a day at the pool?

It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day!

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:59:50 +0000

It's September 19th and as many of you ought to know, It's talk like a pirate day.

Brushing and Flossing

The Brothers Winn — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 22:59:51 +0000

Okay, how many of you brush and floss your teeth three times a day? No you don't. Nobody flosses three times a day.

Fruit and Allergies

The Brothers Winn — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:59:52 +0000

Summertime is on the way and you can't wait to bite into that delicious peach.

TXT-ing

The Brothers Winn — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:59:53 +0000

Alright all you hip people out there, who are actually nerds in disguise, but still think you're hip. If you enjoy txting we have a message for you.

Romantic Comedies

The Brothers Winn — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:59:55 +0000

Did you see that romantic comedy? If you've seen one you can already answer yes.

Botox

The Brothers Winn — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:50:40 +0000

Its the little shot that takes the wrinkles out. But did you know its poison?