We're Here to Help
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Jake Johnson (New Girl, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) and Gareth Reynolds (The Dollop) don't feel qualified to give strangers good advice. Most of their friendship over the last 15 years has been based around dumb bits, but they do (for better or worse) want to try to help people out. Like your friendly local bartender or your tipsy uncle at a family gathering, Jake and Gareth are on the caller's side and trying to help. Each episode, the guys make several pitches to callers (whose questions range from trivial to serious) with their best attempts of advice. They can't promise their suggestions will be perfect, but it will be the best they've got. Jake and Gareth also occasionally bring on a friend, peer or even an expert to help along the way.
Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.
Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.
Episodes
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Nov 5, 2025 • 57min
227: Best Advice Vol 3: The Cranky Ronnies (with Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein)
Join comedians Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein as they dive into a mix of hilarity and heartfelt advice. Steve shares his quirky concept for a Home Ec segment aimed at hosting disasters, while Eric adds his comedic spin throughout. The duo hears wild stories from callers, including a missing wedding DJ and a creative cheese-eating cover-up. They tackle unique dilemmas, like strategies for managing cigarette requests and embracing the quirks of coworkers. Tune in for laughter and valuable insights!
Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 6min
226: Buttercup's Garden
Pam Reynolds, the hosts' mom, brings her eccentric charm to the discussion, sharing hilarious childhood stories and reacting to a caller's dilemma about her mom, Buttercup, who has an unusual habit of urinating outdoors. The conversation includes inventive intervention suggestions like a teacher voicemail and a staged security scare. The fun escalates as Pam joins in on the role-playing. The hosts also tackle a separate call about privacy issues, brainstorming clever tactics to address intrusive building designs. It's a mix of humor and heart!
Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 4min
225: Weird Here to Help Halloween Special: Real Magic & Closing Down the Store (with John E. L. Tenney)
Join paranormal investigator John E. L. Tenney, a seasoned expert in ghosts, UFOs, and the occult, as he shares his fascinating journey into the world of the strange. Discover how humor plays a crucial role in making paranormal stories relatable. John's practical advice helps a young witch navigate ancestral witchcraft and equips a caller with techniques for protecting her space after a spooky encounter near Mount Shasta. Learn about tarot, pendulum training, and the ethics behind practicing magical arts, all while embracing the quirks of the 'weird'.
Oct 29, 2025 • 55min
224: Once You Pop & Trackin' Turkeys (with Elyse Myers)
In this lively discussion, Elyse Myers, a writer and social-media storyteller, joins the hosts to tackle some quirky problems. They help a caller confront her husband's nightly popcorn habit with inventive solutions like creating a dedicated popcorn space. The conversation shifts to wild turkeys attacking a mail carrier, leading to hilarious and humane deterrent ideas, including water gun tactics and a viral video campaign to engage city officials. Elyse's humor and creativity shine throughout the episode!
Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 23min
223: The Voice & A Forrest Gump Shrimp Boat
Gareth and Jake help an Icelandic caller pick an accent. Then, they help an eccentric millionaire get his houseboat out of limbo. Plus, additional postgame commentary from the Pickle and Chip Classic.Vote for Margret's accent: https://www.weneedtopick.com/thevoiceWant to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply.Advertise on We’re Here to Help via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 24, 2025 • 54min
222: Weird Here to Help: Hunk of Iron & Dinosaur Juice
Jack, a local musician from Boston, shares his spooky encounter with an 'energy vampire' draining patrons at his restaurant, and the hosts suggest practical and supernatural defenses like iron and holy water. Holly, a Dallas listener, seeks style advice for her pet portrait shoot with her cat Rory. The hosts guide her through styling choices, including confident attire and tips for calming her feline friend. It’s a mix of ghostly advice and pet prep that keeps the vibe light and helpful!
Oct 22, 2025 • 60min
221: Butt Funnel & Shaky in the Mouth
Jake and Gareth help a girls basketball coach teach the art of the box-out. Then, they help their oldest-ever caller break up with his dentist. Plus, the follow-up to Ep 205 "Find Your Switzer."Remember to vote on Steve Berg's sexy calendar: weneedtopick.com/stevecalendarWant to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply.Advertise on We’re Here to Help via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
220: So What I'm a Sex Machine & A Chip Gaines Type
Gareth and Jake get involved in 32oz of family drama. Then, they help a caller repurpose a leaky old fridge. Plus, the follow-up to Ep 195 "It's a Parade (with Ty Burrell)."See images from the episode here: http://www.heretohelppod.com/post/episode-220Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply.Advertise on We’re Here to Help via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 17, 2025 • 38min
219: We're Here to Chat Vol 6: Vandy Camp Special
Eric Edelstein gives the guys a play-by-play of his adventures at Dick Van Dyke's Malibu mansion.Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply.Advertise on We’re Here to Help via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 17min
218: We're Here to Chat Vol 5: The Last Boomer
On the latest edition of We're Here to Chat, Steve Berg and Eric Edelstein join the guys to talk The Pipperoos, Jake's last wishes and the breathability of red carpet fashion. Plus, the latest from Vandy Camp.Vote on which pictures will be featured in Steve's sexy calendar: Weneedtopick.com/stevecalendarWant to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply.Advertise on We’re Here to Help via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
