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.
267 episodes transcribedGareth and Jake are joined by Kyle Mooney for this bonus episode. First, they foster grocery store jealousy. Then, they broach a sensitive fa...
In the criminal justice system, piggly wiggly stuff is considered especially heinous. The dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious...
Guest Helper Michael Angarano helps Jake and Gareth conceal a caller's inconvenient erection. Then, they hatch a polka surprise.Check out Mic...
Jake and Gareth help a Mormon break into the local Church Ball league. Then, a teacher helps the class clowns control the funny. Plus, a foll...
Eric and Steve ease the mind of a new east coast renter in her 1700's house. Then, make a Pacific North West local's burger dreams come true....
Gareth and Jake are joined by Karley Sciortino for this extra-sexy episode. First, a daughter wants to buy her mother a vibrator. Then, an Am...
Jake and Gareth go spelunking in a suburban basement. Then, they set firm boundaries with a piano teacher.Vote for the theme song: https://we...
We're Here to Help All-Star Lamorne Morris joins Jake and Gareth in-studio. First, they pour cold water on a teacher's sexy parent fantasies....
Gareth and Jake go full Atticus Finch on a yarn situation. Then, they yuck a couch sleeper's yum. Plus a follow-up to Ep. 233 "Tat-two."See i...
Eric and Steve help a long-suffering Jets fan and a caller with an unfortunate group nickname. Plus, a feel-good follow-up from Ep 225 "Real...
Jake and Gareth are joined by The Pitt's Shabana Azeez. Together, they banish a mouth tape demon and brainstorm the best way to enjoy a weddi...
Gareth and Jake disrupt a helpful mother's morning routine. Then, they do battle with a Taekwondo Troll. Plus, a follow-up from Ep 250 "Dog D...
Gareth, Jake and Jake's doppelganger David Krumholtz help a caller who has outgrown his sloppy group of friends. Then, an employee at a softw...
Jake and Gareth help a caller avoid concussion protocol. Then, they enlist Gareth's mom Pam to make another mom jealous. Plus, an update from...
Steve and Eric give an old mummy a royal send-off and dispute a Kafka-esque traffic violation. Plus, Gareth stops by to help a community thea...
The guys are joined by Guest Helper Kal Penn! Together, they help a lawyer whose colleague's tie is too short. Then, a Chicago caller thinks...
Gareth and Jake unload some garbage on an overeager gift-giver. Then, they help a mean-looking bird find a new place to poop. Plus, a surpris...
Jake and Gareth are joined by Guest Helper Ed Helms! Together, they teach a small community to embrace the local gators. Then, they help a ca...
Gareth and Jake help a nurse shield her patients from an unfortunate office bulge. Then, they franchise a beloved Key West staple in a bayou...
New Year, New Weirdness! In this episode, Eric and Steve find new use for a bag of teeth. Then, they confront a demonic animatronic. Plus, a...
