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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Oct 2, 2023 • 35min
14: Here We Go with Catherine Reitman
Jake, Gareth, and special guest Catherine Reitman talk to a caller about a relationship predicament. Later, Jake and Gareth chat with someone about a house guest. Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com. If you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rate We’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 28, 2023 • 32min
13: Fake Jake: Part II
The hosts meet Fake Jake and discuss experiences with impersonation. They talk about acting careers and confusion over claims. Jake shares vulnerable poetry. They share amusing stories of impersonating a TV star at theme parks. They encounter Aaron Paul and introduce a new sponsor. They discuss embracing a naughty niche in their bakery business.
Sep 25, 2023 • 40min
12: Fake Jake and Real Jim Jefferies
Stand-up comedian and actor Jim Jefferies joins Jake and Gareth to discuss surprising bedroom role play, exploring boundaries in relationships, geeky role-playing scenarios, encounters with impersonators, and personal experiences with poet Jake Johnson.
Sep 21, 2023 • 45min
11: Less Finger Foods at the Orgy
The hosts discuss their experiences at a secretive sex club, offer tips on approaching women at parties, contemplate reporting unsanitary kitchen conditions, and discuss guerrilla marketing and rec soccer.
Sep 18, 2023 • 29min
10: Spaghetti Again? with Damon Wayans Jr.
Actor and comedian Damon Wayans Jr. joins the hosts to discuss school policies, disrespectful students, rejection stories, inappropriate behavior of young boys, dealing with ridiculous thoughts, and baby uniforms at daycare.
Sep 14, 2023 • 30min
9: Don’t Start a War with a Pirate with Jessica Lowe
Jake, Gareth and special guest Jessica Lowe talk to a caller with an interesting neighbor. Later, Jake and Gareth chat with a caller with a classic little brother problem. Check out our We’re Here to Help sweatshirts, hats, and tote bags at heretohelppod.com!Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.If you’re enjoying the show, make sure to rateWe’re Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Follow the show on Instagram @HereToHelpPod and TikTok also at @HereToHelpPodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 11, 2023 • 39min
8: Anyway, How Are Your Kids?
Callers discuss an unusual Twitter account combining cute animals and explicit content, and the dilemma of following it. The hosts explore blocking someone while maintaining a connection and sympathizing with those who have experienced drug overdoses. They also brainstorm ideas to make a caller the talk of their high school reunion with a fictional story and discuss party planning and storytelling.
Sep 8, 2023 • 31min
7: We’re Dealing with Michael Jordan
The hosts give advice on balancing intensity and fun in adult rec soccer, share their experience playing in a rec basketball league, discuss the importance of heart and leadership in a team, explore the impact of Tupac in a game and power dynamics within it, and reflect on callers' performances and the importance of compassion.
Sep 5, 2023 • 36min
6: Winning the Prom Dance with Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel joins Jake and Gareth to give advice on navigating a difficult office relationship and discusses strategies for building a connection with a coworker. They also talk about the power of physical toughness for women and share humorous stories about detecting lies using hot ears.
Sep 1, 2023 • 27min
5: Find Your Goblin
The hosts discuss friends who steal the show and committing to a bit at work. They give advice on handling attention and embracing one's personality. The accidental Australian accent and embracing cosmic energy are also discussed.
