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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May 30, 2024 • 1h 6min
83: Wait Is The Caller The Villain?
Listeners engage in funny conversations with hosts about a parking spot, young boss challenges, and baseball game strategies. Follow-up with a previous caller adds a twist to the lively discussions.
May 27, 2024 • 1h 9min
82: Keeping This All In with Paul Scheer
Comedian and actor Paul Scheer joins in for a fun chat about unusual burial wishes, chaotic flight experiences, wild fashion choices, health products, rat tales, and childhood reflections. The hosts offer quirky advice and share humorous anecdotes throughout the episode.
May 23, 2024 • 56min
81: You HAVE To Follow Up
In this podcast, Jake and Gareth discuss a meet cute, a chef facing strange meal suggestions from his boss, and the importance of follow-ups in dating. The episode includes stories of unexpected connections at a solar eclipse event, airport encounters, and humorous misconceptions in confessing feelings. It also delves into navigating uncertainties in dating communication and strategies for handling difficult situations positively in the restaurant business.
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May 20, 2024 • 1h 16min
80: Identical in Every Way with Max Greenfield
Actor Max Greenfield joins hosts to discuss twins debating circumcision, a gecko dilemma, and sneaky bathroom strategies. They explore family dynamics, awkward scenarios, and comical misunderstandings. The podcast wraps up with thanks to Max and sponsor mentions for Rocket Money, MeUndies, and Doer clothing.
May 16, 2024 • 57min
79: Mamas' Boys with Eve and Pam
For a special Mother's Day episode, Eve and Pam join the guys. Topics include moms sharing notes, helping a caller with a butterfly fear, assisting a golfer, and following up with a previous caller. The episode offers humor, heartwarming moments, and quirky advice to tackle fears and pranks involving deer.
May 13, 2024 • 1h 22min
78: Very Strange and Beautifully Weird with Nikki Glaser
Stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser talks about crushing The Roast of Tom Brady, weird massage experiences and confronting problematic individuals. They also discuss comedy performance, evolving athlete images, and navigating image choices and insecurities. An entertainingly bizarre haircut drama adds a comedic twist to the episode.
May 9, 2024 • 54min
77: The Juicebox Ain't Worth the Squeeze
In this episode, Jake and Gareth discuss gym jokes and boat party beef. They also follow up with a caller from a previous episode. The hosts share unconventional solutions for awkward gym situations and humorous gym nicknames. They dive into guest list drama for a boat trip, discuss sponsors, Mother's Day gifts, and comedic cat conversations. The episode also explores health concerns in a pet cat and delves into topics of intimacy, insecurities, and societal changes.
May 6, 2024 • 1h 24min
76: Bathroom Trash is Private with Hannah Simone
Hannah Simone joins the hosts to discuss being too high, a mother-in-law finding private toys, her journey from humanitarian work to acting, and behind the scenes of 'New Girl'. They also share tips on dealing with awkward situations and thoughtful Mother's Day gifts.
May 2, 2024 • 52min
75: You Are The Danger
The podcast talks about taking martial arts seriously, a teacher's hot takes in 7th grade, humorous jujitsu adventures, cautionary tales, and sentimental gifts for Mother's Day. It also covers mishaps and pranks related to martial arts, and conflict resolution using a martial arts approach.
Apr 29, 2024 • 39min
74: He Just Lost His Wife and Dog with David Cross
Comedian and actor David Cross joins hosts to discuss handling negative colleagues during lunch, brainstorming dramatic ways to deliver sensitive news, community tensions around a rat hole phenomenon, promoting Aura Frames and Fylo TV streaming, and a humorous dinner conversation at a Chinese restaurant.
